Rooms with picture rails

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

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.

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

I’ve been getting lots of questions from you lovely lot about what style I am going for in the new house – not so much with the furniture and styling but more to do with…

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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…

Wondering whether you should be painting above the picture rail in your home? Take a look at my before and afters and decide for yourself!

What is a Picture Rail? A picture rail is not just a decorative moulding, it has a very specific purpose and, just as the name suggests, it is used to hang pictures from. It is a great alternative to drilling holes in the wall and it makes moving pictures very simple.