Wood trim on your walls adds real value to your home. A chair rail is an obvious addition and is an easy first step to begin with. Here are the basics to help you get started on your first project.

Sometimes the simplest updates make the most impact in a room—and chair rail molding is no exception. More than an easy way to add architectural interest and classic style to bare and basic walls, ...

Try one of two approaches for two very different results. If you paint the chair rail the colour of the trim, you will get a horizontal band 30 inches or so above the floor. Putting a darker colour ...