If you have large art work that would have better impact against a white background i d vote for below the rail.
Dining room wallpaper above chair rail.
And finally the part with no paper.
I am planning on putting a chair rail in my dining room.
Originally a chair rail was used to protest the wall from the damage that is made by the chair.
I would like to either paint the walls 2 different colors or perhaps paint and wallpaper.
If you had a dark colorful oriental rug i d vote for wallpaper above the rail.
Another design option is to paint the walls with different but complementary colors above and below the chair rail.
I also love how the crisp white looks against a really bold color on top.
The chair rail was once a sign of a fancy schmancy home but nowadays can just look dated in a home where the goal is to update and modernize.
Look for muted colors and dainty designs to add texture and a bit of color to your traditional dining room without overwhelming everything else.
Amazing dining room with glossy white beadboard ceiling blue damask wallpaper with chair rail and beadboard backsplash white and gray curtains layered over dark bamboo roman shades frame high back gray tufted sofa capiz shell chandelier over white bamboo chairs and round dining table with black top and mercury glass base on white cowhide rug layered over oak wood floors.
When clients ask about chair rails i often suggest that they paint everything below it a glossy white so that it becomes more of an architectural element in the room.
I have a chair rail should the walls above and below it be the same colour or a different colour this is a question i get a lot particularly with the 1990 s homes and the old gals referring to homes not women.
The chair rail separates the two colors of the room with a visual border and.
The dining room chairs i ordered are tan with some red tones.
But since it adds a nice touch to the wall the chair rail become the addition to give pleasing visual and architectural interest to the room.
If you fall in love with an expensive wallpaper but have a limited budget consider using the wallpaper only on one accent wall only above or below a chair rail only in a small room or to decorate a piece of furniture.
Some shade of white.
This room from kvarteret krukan proves that a small delicate pattern works well in a classic dining space.
Wallpaper is a great choice for a traditional or classic dining room.
Wallpaper is likely to be at least several times more expensive than paint per square foot.
It is a muted design.
Does the darker color or wall paper go on top of the chair rail or on the bottom.