Most ceilings in a home are white. White is simple, clean, and doesn’t clash with anything. This doesn't mean that your ceiling has to stay white. Paint color or wallpaper on the ceiling are great ways to add visual interest to a room. Below are some interesting ways you can utilize your "5th wall" in any room.
Paint it.
Stephen Fanuka, New York City's "Contractor to the Stars" and Million Dollar Contractor star, believes painting your ceiling can take a space from okay to stunning. The contractor who has worked with Bruce Willis, Tina Fey, Beyoncé, and Michael J. Fox, says using pale blue in a space where you want to relax is a must. Put a pop of color on the ceiling," Stephen says.
Designer Jewel Marlowe of Jeweled Interiors says using the same color on the walls and ceilings creates a seamless transition from wall to ceiling that makes a space feel very immersive and adds a bit of drama. Remember you will want to choose a color that will not feel too overwhelming such as a nice light airy pink.
Add wallpaper.
If you like wallpaper or a touch of a pattern in a space, but you do not want all four walls decorated in it, then add wallpaper to your ceiling. Wallpaper on the ceiling can tie a space's design all together.
If you are adventurous, then using a bold pattern on the ceiling can be a plus, but remember to bring in texture on all other surfaces of the room to help balance it out. The Southern Gail added a whimsical wallpaper with a starry pattern to a child's bedroom. The ceiling looked like it had stars on it, giving it a splash of fun.
Expose the beams or add them in.
Having a wooden beam along the ceiling can add character and draws the eye up making the room look big and spacious. A great classic architectural element to add is a coffered ceiling. A coffered ceiling can add a touch of visual interest without overpowering a traditional space.
Wood boards can also make a great design element and can also cover up any old outdated looks. Wood boards are perfect for covering up popcorn ceilings. This design looks good both painted or natural.
Tile it.
A great way to brighten up a room is to tile the ceiling. Light bounces off the tile and makes it gleam. If you have a room such as a narrow kitchen, tile on the ceiling can distract from the small size. It can also help define an area in an open floor plan.
Basement ceilings can be plain and ugly. Vinyl ceiling panels can be used to hide unsightly ductwork and ugly basement ceilings. These are not ceramic tiles, but vinyl tiles. The ceiling panel tiles add a nice completed look to the basement space.
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