The color you choose to paint a room that has low ceilings can change the entire look and feel of the space. The right paint color can make the ceilings appear higher than they actually are and create the sense of a larger space overall.
Use a Light Paint Color
Choose a light paint color to visually raise low ceilings in your space. A light color on the ceiling will reflect more light and create an airy, open feeling. A dark paint color on the ceiling will attract more atention, further highlighting the low ceilings.
Choose the Right Wall Color
In a room with low ceilings, paint the walls in a light tone as well. A light-colored ceiling next to a dark wall creates contrast, once again drawing attention to the low ceiling. Walls painted in a dark, dramatic color will also tend to "close in" the space.
