Fabric draped ceiling for a party
Don't neglect the ceiling in your decorating plans. You may think nobody looks up there, but maybe that's because there is nothing to see. The right ceiling color and decor can make your room seem larger, or make it seem cozier. It can be original and creative, colorful and inspiring. For receptions and parties, it can be elegant and festive. Here are some hot new trends in ceiling decor.
Ceiling Decor Ideas with Paint
Paint your ceiling the same color as your walls, and you will make the room seem smaller and cozier. Painting the ceiling in the same color family but in a lighter shade will enlarge and brighten the room. If your ceilings are average or low in height, use a tint of the wall paint for a unified look. Your ceiling is really the fifth wall, and you want it to enhance your room and look interesting. If your ceiling is heavily textured, you might have to leave it white; otherwise,color is the way to go.
Painting a beamed and paneled ceiling can be striking. Paint the panels in semigloss pastel, and then paint the beams in a contrasting, coordinated color. Stenciling is an attractive form of painting, too, with a wide selection of designs. You can combine scrolls and curlicues stenciled in the corners and center of your ceiling for a flowing, artistic look. You can pattern your ceiling in stripes, or paint circles in different colors for a whimsical look. A trompe l'oeil (fool the eye) ceiling can be painted to look like the night sky or even the inside of a carousel.
Ceiling Decor Ideas with Murals
Ceiling murals create very dramatic and evocative ceilings. How about a blue sky with puffy white clouds for the baby's room? Or cherubs flying around the ceiling? Even a delicate floral wreath on a circular mural above your chandelier can change the look of your room. There are murals available in every scene imaginable to make your ceiling the talk of your guests.
Ceiling Decor: Lights, Fabric and Medallions
Recessed lighting can give your room new sophistication, while pendant lights add contemporary flair. There are many more things you can add to your ceiling, including texture, fabric and tiles. Fabric ceilings can hide a world of faults, pipes or insulation, giving a festive or even bohemian look. For a more formal look, ceiling medallions are very elegant. Place one above your chandelier for an expensive custom look. For your Victorian home, a tin ceiling made of buffed tin tiles will add a period feel. However you decorate your ceilings, not make them so beautiful you'll want to spend time looking up at them.
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