Painting walls with picture rails

Floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings are undeniably dreamy, but these kinds of architectural features not always the reality for many homeowners and renters. Oftentimes, you get stuck with low-ceiling rooms that feel like they’re literally cramping your style. Fear not though—low ceilings don’t have to be a stylistic setback. Thankfully, there are quite a few ways to make your walls appear taller and your home more expansive.

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

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…

44.7K likes, 229 comments. “Operation get the family room together before baby comes part 2! 🤰🏼I saw this picture rail but then clicked the link and saw it was $200+ 😨 I tried to recreate it with a bunch of unused pictures around the house- how did I do?!”

A guide to when you should paint the wall colour above the picture rail and when to paint it the same as the ceiling. Find out which look is right for you.