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, ...

Q–I am going to install a wood chair-rail molding around the walls of my dining room, using an attractive molding with a contour similar to that of a baseboard molding. My problem is trying to get a ...

A chair rail is more than just an aesthetic addition to a roomit’s rooted in practicality. Traditionally, these horizontal moldings were strategically placed on walls to shield them from potential ...

While most contemporary homes don’t come with picture rail installed, the Victorian style of molding is making a comeback. Whether you’re after that classic victorian look—or something a bit more ...

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.

Like hardwood floors, formal dining rooms and wallpaper, custom molding has fallen in and out of fashion with home builders and owners throughout the decades. These days, it’s easier and more ...

Q–I am installing a chair rail molding along the walls in my dining room and a long adjoining hall. Since some walls are longer than any single length of available molding, I will have to join some ...