Muted panelled walls painted a darker colour
below dado level, are enlivened with yellow borders in this Scandinavian - style room.
Alternatively, paint the dado rail the same colour as the wall below, by using a darker colour
below the dado rail and onto the rail itself, the space above instantly feels larger while the dado rail is absorbed into the decorating scheme.
A darker shade of grey is also ideal for accentuating details such as the space
below the dado, banisters and door frames.
In this traditional hallway an off - white was used
below the dado rail for a slight contrast to the stark white above.
Walls are kept simple, but a cleverly painted dark strip
below the dado helps carry colour from the ground floor up.
A dark band of paint
below the dado takes the inky shade from the living room ceiling and leads it up the stairs.
WALL Papered in Lemur wall covering, above the dado; and Tigris wall covering,
below the dado, both # 49 a roll, Emma J Shipley for Clarke & Clarke.
A slightly off - white shade
below the dado rail provides a bit of warmth.
To give the designs a modern edge, break up the patterns in unusual ways, such as this bathroom scheme that plays with convention by papering
below the dado rail on one side of the room.
The panelled effect
below the dado is created by mitring a narrow wallpaper border, while the curvaceous headboard adds an air of grandeur to the scheme.
Using a darker shade of brown
below the dado rail and a lighter shade above is a clever way to add depth without making the room too dark.
Create an inviting entrance to your home with azure - blue walls
below the dado rails, and the white upper wall painted white.
Paint the wall
below the dado rail in a strong shade such as a warm brown to make a statement.
White wood panelling
below the dado rail keeps the space bright.
Classic, traditional designs created in beautiful quality, hard wearing vinyl wallcoverings — perfect for busy homes, high traffic areas and those who appreciate the co-ordinating textured plains, which can be used to beautiful effect
below dado rails.
Not exact matches
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We added
dado and skirting tiles above and
below the metro ones for a more traditional look.»
The wallpaper above the
dado rail is Darcy by Colefax & Fowler;
below is Radnor Stripe by Cole & Son.
Use the
dado rail as a feature and wallpaper just the area
below the rail.
Here, the hand rails have been picked out in grey, while the wall area
below the staircase
dado looks a treat in steely blue / grey.
Here, the tight turn at the foot of the stairs has been fitted with a peg shelf at door height for storing coats and bags, while a peg rail
below has the visual function of a
dado rail but also doubles as a further storage option.