Wallpaper & Picture rail. Whats the general consensus?
Karen Sargent
2 years ago
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minnie101
2 years agoKaren Sargent
2 years ago@minnie101 good point. Here’s a pic. The wall behind the bed will be dark blue - just like the wall paper (on the left) so I could paint the top part of the chimney breast dark blue aswell. I think the picture rail is slightly too low and doesn’t work - which is why I’ve painted it the same colour.
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2 years agoThe classic way is to wallpaper up to the picture rail and then paint above the picture rail the same as the ceiling, so white or whatever colour will suit. The picture rail height looks just right. If this is a period house it would be a shame to remove it. This is a picture of my living room - green up to the picture rail then white above.
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2 years agoSo I tried wallpapering up to the rail and It felt like something was missing so I’ve now also wallpapered above the rail. Attaching both pics here just in case someone else has the same dilemma. I also repainted the wardrobe just in case you think you’re going colour blind. :)
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