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Does adding a chair rail to my dining room increase value or decrease it?

I am thinking of adding a chair railing to my dining room and kitchen. We have an older home and I want to make it looker newer. Would adding the chair railing increase or decrease value of my house if I add it appraised? Will it make it look older?

Answer:

I can't possibly see adding a piece of wood on your wall can significantly increase the value of your home. I would not worry about the chair rail, and focus on other areas that give you more bang for your buck. Look at your landscaping, exterior, lighting, etc.
Chair rail is more traditional, if you plan to sell the home soon this may be a logical investment however as most fads do this one will go away again. Also if you don't have crown molding chair rail may look odd.
That is a cosmetic fix making the house more appealing to a buyer . Renovating a kitchen, bath, etc. adds value to a home.

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