Dado rail or Not?

NewStudent

I'm having my whole home re-plastered right now and was wondering if I should have dado rails put up. I'm not sure if its fashionable at the moment. Any advice please? Thanks.

olias

If yours is a period house and they would have been there originally, then yes. Otherwise, no, they will just look naff.

Olias

NewStudent

olias wrote: »

If yours is a period house and they would have been there originally, then yes. Otherwise, no, they will just look naff.

Olias

Its not period house. Just a regular terrace, nothing fancy. Thanks.

phill99

Regardless of fashion, if you like them, then put them up. Its your house after all.

Owain_Moneysaver

Dadoes really work best in rooms with high enough ceilings. If your room doesn't have a high enough ceiling then don't have a dado

Norma_Desmond

I'd put up a picture rail if anything - I keep meaning to as I've loads of paintings and it would save numerous holes in the wall!

I personally can't see the point of a dado - but if you want them, have them.

NewStudent

To be honest I don't really mind dado but if it's not in fashion at the moment then I will give it a miss. Thanks everyone for replying.

sillygoose

I love my Dado! In our lounge I did it in an antique pine finish, makes a good division between two different colours of paint and we have all antique pine furniture, fireplace etc in the room so it complements it well and makes a nice warm room.

tanith

No it looks naff in a semi and I know cos I put it in our old house and hated it when we left.

erdd2

Personally I think their naff too but as others say...your home, your choice

aliasojo

I wouldn't. I've just pulled all mine off as they are usually viewed as old fashioned now (unless in a period property as mentioned above). Stick to nice new smooth walls.:)