Picture rail paint

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

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!

Claire Moran Designs - Interior Design Studio on Instagram: "Couldn’t resist a midday progress pic of our kids bedroom project, but this colour makes me so happy. Love seeing it against the crisp white walls, the picture rail we added in to reinstate some of the period features back into the room, the raw floor that will pretty much stay this colour and the brass socket. Hope you’re all having a lovely Thursday. I’m knee deep in plans and choosing bathroom tiles. Colours are @farrowandball…

Read our Creative Director’s expert tips to help you combine related paint colours and create impactful, inspiring double drenched spaces.

A year ago, I wouldn’t be able to tell you what a picture rail hanging system even was! Now, I’m wondering how I’ve gone so long without knowing this was a thing?! Oddly enough, we had picture rail molding all throughout our entire downstairs and I never even realized. But after seeing all these beautiful […]

White between ceiling and picture rail to make room look taller. deep green could look really pretty/dramatic with blue couch and wood accents

Discover how to tell if your room is north, east, south or west facing, and learn which Lick paint colours to choose depending on your room direction.

My 5 top ways to decorate your room with paint when you have a picture rail.

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…