Dado

usgb/ˈdeɪdəʊ/
noun

The lower part of the wall in a room, decorated different from the upper parts.

The dado of the dining room was painted in a darker color than the rest of the wall to avoid stains.
Visual representation of "dado" - The lower part of the wall in a room, decorated different from the upper parts

Often appears as...

  • dado rail
  • dado panel

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Formal

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Interior Design

Often found in classic or traditional homes, the dado adds a formal elegance.

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The grand hallway was adorned with a splendid oak dado.
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Contrast & Protection

Dado is painted differently to protect walls from furniture bumps and to create visual contrast.

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Chairs backing against the painted dado won't damage the wallpaper above.
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Architectural Term

Understanding 'dado' is useful when discussing interior design and architecture.

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The restoration plans include a wooden dado matching the 19th-century decor.
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