Living room with dado rail decorating ideas

Make your period property stand out, or add detailing to an otherwise boxy room with these six modern dado and picture rail ideas.

Painting the plinths the same colour as the walls

Make your period property stand out, or add detailing to an otherwise boxy room with these six modern picture rail and dado rail ideas.

One of the distinctive elements that contribute to our love of period homes is the architectural features. The art of painting them is more than a simple task of adding colour; it's a delicate balance between preserving the historical integrity of the home and adding a contemporary touch.Also called a chair rail, the dado rail sits just above the dado (the lower part of the wall just above the skirting board) and it often presents a problem when it comes to painting the wall. Should you…

Learn what a Dado Rail is, how it can be used, and whether Dado Rails are still fashionable? A guide and inspiration on whether Dado Rail will work in your home.

If you are wondering whether you should paint above the picture rail in your period property, check out my tips and advice including before & afters!

Make your period property stand out, or add detailing to an otherwise boxy room with these six modern picture rail and dado rail ideas.

When we were house-hunting back in 2013, our requirements were few but fundamental. 3 bedrooms, a 1930’s house or older, and within 30 minutes of…