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

The grand hallway was adorned with a splendid oak dado.
Contrast & Protection
Dado is painted differently to protect walls from furniture bumps and to create visual contrast.

Chairs backing against the painted dado won't damage the wallpaper above.
Architectural Term
Understanding 'dado' is useful when discussing interior design and architecture.

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