Crown Molding, Chair Rails and Wainscoting to Increase Value
Crown molding, wainscoting, and chair rails. At Alliance Cabinets and Millwork, we do it all. Adding a touch of elegance to your home with quality millwork is a great investment to make it feel like a million bucks. Thankfully, it does not cost that much. If you are thinking about a cost-effective way to transform your home’s interior, consider adding crown molding, chair rails or wainscoting. They are just a few small touches that can go a long way to adding elegance and, perhaps more importantly, value to your home. So, what is the difference between chair rails and wainscoting?
Chair Rails vs. Wainscoting
If you are an avid HGTV watcher, you may be familiar with wainscoting and chair rails. However, if you are like many people, you might not know the difference between the two decorative styles.
Chair Rails
Chair rails were created to protect walls from unsightly scuffs and chips as a result of chairs that were pushed into the wall as they were moved away from the table. This custom millwork soon evolved from strictly functional to decorative. It is an excellent way to provide visual interest and a way to divide the finish of a wall by color and/or design. Most chair rails are installed at 3 feet (36 inches) high. Because there are many varieties of chair rails to choose from, selecting one that matches your home’s general style is easy. Installation is simple too.
Wainscoting
Wainscoting is a more solid wood feature. Its look is achieved through the application of wood panels around the lower portion of a wall. Like chair rails, wainscoting provides both protection to the wall, as well as a distinct decorative touch. Also, there are many styles of wainscoting that span everything from traditional to modern.
DIY experts may may find success installing wainscoting or chair rails. That is because there are wainscoting kits available to help make the project an affordable and simple option for many homeowners. However, for those just starting out, we caution against doing any custom millwork that would ultimately decrease your home’s value rather than add to it. Your best bet is to consult the experts and get an estimate. You will more than likely find that this type of upgrade is fairly economical considering the return on investment.
Crown Molding: Small Touch with Big Returns
Well-done crown molding is a crown jewel for a room. With many choices available, you can use this inexpensive addition to turn an ordinary room into an extraordinary one. In fact, appraisers routinely value rooms with crown molding at higher value than rooms without it. Wood is the material most commonly used to give crown molding its unique look. You can use almost any type of wood on the market such as pine, spruce, poplar and oak for your installation.
You can make your home feel more custom and unique with a few simple upgrades such as the ones listed here. If you are ready to learn more or get an estimate on crown molding, wainscoting or chair rails in your home, please contact us.
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