Picture rail paint

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

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

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

By designing the space to incorporate antique pieces and using a neutral, comforting palette throughout, Pandora Taylor ensured this south London home could shift with her clients' needs

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.

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…

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…

Kate Watson-Smyth runs the interiors blog Mad About the House, which she set up in 2012. A journalist who has written for most of the UK national press, sh