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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Faux Chair Rail
Some experts, like interior designer Layla Palmer, say that the bottom color of a wall should extend as high up as the backs of any chairs in the room. To put it in terms of a formula, the rule of thumb is to paint up to the 36 inch mark on a wall. This is assuming your ceiling is approximately eight feet higher than the floors, which is usual for modern buildings.
On the Other: Faux Beadboard
Painting the base color higher up the wall, about 18 inches below the ceiling, can create the illusion of higher ceilings. The ceiling can look especially high if the top color is something unexpected, like a textured look, since this will draw the eye up to its level.
Bottom Line
There is no one correct way to determine the right height to apply paint to a wall. If you'd like a traditional look, it may be best to go for the "chair rail" method. If you are looking to create the illusion of a larger, more airy space, it may be best to follow the "beadboard" method.
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