Baseboard Height For 10 Foot Ceilings
Although many variations exist.
Baseboard height for 10 foot ceilings. The wainscoting is only about 1 5th the total height. Or one third of the total height. A standard 8 foot wall typically has a baseboard 3 to 5 inches tall while a 10 foot ceiling calls for 5 to 7 inches.
Some homes have higher ceilings throughout while some have lower ceilings in certain rooms if you will have one continuous type of baseboard trim you will need to select a style that goes with both. Here s a simple guide. As a designer i love adding height for drama.
What about the chair rail that s supposed to be at about 32 36 on an eight foot ceiling. A standard 8 foot wall typically has a baseboard 3 to 5 inches tall while a 10 foot ceiling calls for 5 to 7 inches. For an 8 foot ceiling you can go with 3 5 inches baseboard height.
For a 10 foot ceiling you can go with 5 7 inches baseboard height. Height of the walls. Casing it usually smaller than baseboard but can be as wide as baseboard is.
Most designers use the following rule of thumb the taller the wall the taller the trim. Masuzi july 7 2014 uncategorized leave a comment 120 views. Yes this is for a ceiling height of 10 feet.
Does this mean that on an eight foot ceiling our chair rail should be 20 lower than the 10 foot ceiling. Upgrading basic elements in your home trim it s all about the size kelly baseboard and ceiling height the perfect height for wainscoting. For a 9 foot ceiling you can go with 4 6 inches baseboard height.