Within minutes to hours after death, the skin is discolored by livor mortis, or what embalmers call postmortem stain, the purple-red discoloration from blood accumulating in the lowermost (dependent) blood vessels.
Common Chair Rail Height. Again, the most common heights for a chair rail are 32/36 inches. Another rule of thumb is that they should be 1/3rd the height of the room.
Chair Rail Height In A Nursery. Aim for the standard chair rail height of 36 inches. If the crib comes in contact with the wall above that, consider adjusting upwards. Ideally you want the chair rail to also serve as a break in the color of the room. Yet another thing to consider as you plan out your room.