Ceiling Design Ideas: Add Drama to Your Room

Your ceiling is probably the most ignored wall in your entire home.

Stop ignoring your ceiling and embrace its decorative possibilities.

Consider the following when decorating your ceiling:

 

1 black ceiling colorful bedroom yellow orange chandelierColor
Why are all of your ceilings basic white?

When in doubt, simply paint your ceilings the same color as your walls, only a bit lighter. You can add a little bit of your wall paint to a basic white ceiling paint to turn it a lighter color than your walls.

You can also paint your ceiling a light khaki or light gray color if you want to use a neutral color.

For a bold look, paint your ceiling a metallic color or a really dark color, such as chocolate brown or black.

You can even gold leaf your ceiling!

Also consider using a faux finish or paint a mural on your ceiling. 

Wallpaper is not just for walls - consider using it on your ceiling. 

 
 

2 crystal chandelier traditional dining room gray wallsLight Fixture
Show off your ceiling with a unique and beautiful light fixture.

Light fixtures not only provide light for a room, they are like jewelry for an outfit, so have fun with it!

You can use a bold chandelier in a room you wish to show off or use a more modest and elegant fixture for a classic understated look. 

Most people select a light fixture that is too small for the room, so make sure to be big and bold in your lighting selections. 

Don't forget the dimmer switch (with dimmable light bulbs) to be able to set the appropriate mood for different events.

 

3 brick ceiling living room gold curtians gray wallsOther Materials
Consider decorating your ceiling with materials other than the basic drywall that most of your neighbors have.
 
You can use pressed tin, wood paneling, wallpaper, metal, fabric, or decorative ceiling tiles.
 
Also consider unconventional items such as tile or brick veneer for even more drama.
 
Most any treatment that you can apply to your walls can also be applied to your ceiling, so feel free to think outside the box.
 
 
 
4 wood cofferred ceiling home office tudorArchitectural Treatments
You can add architectural treatments, such as wood beams (either solid wood, wood veneer, or faux wood), coffering, or a tray to your ceiling.  Some of these treaments can be applied to an existing ceiling if it is tall enough, else they might require a bit of demolition if you have shorter ceilings.
 
Decorative moldings, such as crown molding and ceiling medallions above light fixtures, are very popular items used to elevate a basic ceiling that many handy homeowners can install themselves.
 
If you want a really dramatic ceiling, you can even add an LED light display to mimic the night sky. 
 

Be Creative
Your ceiling presents another opportunity to add a custom designer touch to your home. 
 
Be unique. 
 
Show off your creative side. 
 
Don't be boring!
 
 
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