The World of Westloft Architecture

Dado Rail

A horizontal wall moulding that adds proportion, rhythm and old-house intelligence.

The definition

What is Dado Rail?

A dado rail is a moulding fixed around a room, traditionally used to protect walls and divide decorative schemes.

The Westloft perspective

In the World of Westloft

At Westloft, a dado rail is less about fuss and more about proportion: a line that gives colour, art and furniture somewhere elegant to belong.

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