How to make an interior stand out? Play with color, texture, add interest, layer things and choose unique furniture pieces. Ceiling is your fifth wall and extending color there can add visual interest, texture and sophistication to a room, without much effort. We’ve gathered everything you need to know about painting ceilings, with pros and cons, and I’m sure that after reading that and seeing the pics you will come to a decision.
What Are Key Factors To Consider Before Painting The Ceiling?
If you have a room with high ceilings and you paint the ceiling to around three shades darker than the paint you use on the walls, you can make those ceilings seem lower and the bland and bare appearance goes away. Small rooms will appear even smaller if you take the same approach. There is also the finish component – using a glossy finish on the ceiling can make the room even more expansive looking, but glossy finishes also make flaws look even more prominent.
Whether by design or by fault, some rooms simply lack a focal point. Paint can change that perspective. Try using ceiling paint with a color that is going to provide some contrast.
One of the most helpful things to inform your paint color decisions is to consider the function of the room. There is actually psychology related to how colors influence mood and productivity. For example, in your office where you’re spending the bulk of your time trying to focus and be productive, you wouldn’t choose bright and invigorating colors. Rather, you’d choose subtle and soft colors that are calming and allow for maximum focus.
a beautiful and chic living room with creamy walls and grey paneling, a coral ceiling, a fireplace, an elegant sofa and a coffee table
a boho space with a pink ceiling, a daybed with pillows, a gallery wall, potted plants and a jute rug plus some decor
a bold bedroom with a red ceiling, a lilac bed with mustard bedding,a lilac dresser, a bold rug and a pink nightstand
a bold home office with violet walls, a mint green ceiling, a desk and a mint chair and stacks of books
a bold living room with a green ceiling, a sofa, a table, a metal chair, a bench and a striped rug
a bold living room with a hot red ceiling, a dark green sofa with pillows, a bold and catchy gallery wall and pendant lamps
a bold living room with an orange ceiling, white walls and floor, a chic Chesterfield sofa, yellow furniture and a fireplace
a bold nursery with creamy walls and a coral ceiling, a stained dresser, a white chair, a colorful pouf and curtains
a bright dining room with a turquoise ceiling, bold navy wallpaper and red paneling, a dining table and plywood chairs, pendant lamps
a bright eclectic living room with a glossy blue ceiling, a vintage bookcase, a fireplace, a bold printed rug, a red daybed and a blue sofa
a bright formal dining room with navy wlals, a hot pink printed wallpaper ceiling, a stained table and neutral chairs plus a bold artwork
a bright home office with a red ceiling, a black fireplace, a vintage desk, a chair, some lamps and art and a green chandelier
a bright living room with a hot red ceiling, an orange sofa, a navy chair, a bold artwork and pendant lamps plus elegant coffee tables
a bright nursery with a bold yellow ceiling, murals on the walls, light stained furniture and a printed rug and some lovely toys
a bright nursery with a mustard ceiling, a crib, layered rugs, a stool, a gallery wall and some bright pillows
a bright orange ceiling, a matching chair and drawer to create a bold and welcoming kid's room
What Are Painted Ceiling Advantages?
Sophistication on a budget. Although homeowners have many choices when it comes to adding interest to the ceiling, not all of them are equal. Painting your ceiling can absolutely change the look and feel of a space.
Maximum warmth. Smaller rooms, such as dens and offices, can benefit from deep, saturated ceiling colors, which can add subtle warmth. Darker paint colors can be comforting and cozy and create a cave-like feel in the space.
A sense of continuity. In rooms where there is no natural 90-degree line between walls and ceiling, painting the ceiling may be the best choice for a clean, crisp look. Painting that line by hand, he says, can leave you with a less-polished look. Extending the color up the wall to the ceiling mitigates this problem.
The illusion of space. Although one common fear of painting a ceiling with darker colors lies in closing a room in, the truth is that a deeply saturated ceiling can actually enlarge a space. It helps to blur the lines and edges of the space. It can make small rooms feel larger.
a catchy dining room with navy walls, a pink ceiling, a dining table, neutral chairs, pendant lamps and a color block credenza
a chic and refined living room with elegant curved furniture and a gold ceiling that echoes the furniture base
a chic Scandinavian home with neutral walls,a bold green ceiling, light green curtains, a coffee table and a navy vase
a colorful living room with a glossy blue ceiling, a navy sofa, a printed rug, a gallery wall and some lamps and a coffee table with blooms
a colorful nursery with an orange ceiling, a crib, a bold accent wall, a shelf and some toys and decor
a color-infused living room with an orange ceiling, a fireplace, a navy sofa and a green bureau, a rug and a coffee table
a cozy nursery with pale green walls and an aqua ceiling, a grey dresser, a rattan chair and a fringe chandelier
a dining room accented with a peachy ceiling, a black table and cane chairs, a lamp and an entrace to a teal kitchen
a home office or study room with open shelves, a blue ceiling, a desk, some chairs and a credenza with an artwork
a hot red ceiling and an echoing bathtub make the space bold and add personality to it at once
a maximalist living room with a peachy ceiling, a fireplace with a chic mantel, a dark green sofa, a coral chair, a rocker, an orange pouf and fun layered rugs
a Mediterranean bedroom with a mustard ceiling, a bed with printed bedding, a stained console table and a large mirror
a modern bedroom with a red ceiling, a bed with neutral bedding, a jute rug, a potted plant and an arched mirror
a modern bedroom with a red ceiling, a niche with shelves, a bed with pink bedding and some art and lamps
a modern dining room with a green ceiling, a black table and black chairs, a cluster of pendant lamps and some books and magainzes on the floor
a modern fun dining room with a fuchsia ceiling, a shelving unit, a table, green chairs and lots of quirky and cool decor
a neutral bathroom spruced up with a bold aqua-colored ceiling that brings color and makes the space non-boring
a neutral bedroom gone bright with a coral ceiling and a matching dresser, a small fireplace, a bed and some greenery
a neutral kitchen accented with a yellow ceiling with stucco, a yellow curtain and a printed rug plus some yellow accents
a neutral space with a graphite grey ceiling spruced up with molding that makes a bold statement
How To Paint A Ceiling?
Unlike other ceiling treatments that cost more money and require a firm design commitment, it’s easy to change paint if you don’t like it. And if your budget does not allow for a professional painter, you can take the job on yourself. It’s something that anyone can do, it’s low-cost, low-consequence.
Do a test run. Painting your ceiling with color is not without pitfalls, especially if you choose a highly stylized look. And if your ceiling has a textured finish, it’s best to stick with white paint. The flatter the surface, the less imperfections show. Color is harder to touch up if the ceiling needs a little bit of work in the years to come.
a playroom done with a yellow ceiling, a planked desk and open shelves, a large rug and yellow striped curtains
a pretty bay window space with a green ceiling, a cabinet and shelves with art, a green daybed and a striped rug plus a disco ball
a quirky living room with a pink ceiling, printed wallpaper, a green sofa, a gallery wall, a glass coffee table and a bold rug
a refined and bold living room with a gold ceiling, a green sofa, white chairs, a cane sideboard and a unique petal chandelier
a shiny navy ceiling is a cool way to add a touch of color and a moody feel to the monochromatic bedroom
a small and cozy bathroom done with a pink sloped ceiling,a sink, a toilet, some baskets and potted plants plus decor
a small space done cool with a fuchsia ceiling, a desk, a chair, a white sofa and colorful pillows plus a shelving unit
a sophisticated bedroom with a pink ceiling, a bed with neutral bedding, a large brass circle as art and a gorgeous cloud chandelier
a sophisticated entryway with a glossy grene ceiling, a dark artwork, a console and a coffee table, a chic chandelier and a bold printed rug
a sophisticated living room with a bold purple ceiling, purple seating furniture, a stained table and animal printed rugs
a super bright turquoise ceiling and matching chairs and accessories are a great color statement in the space
a warm and welcoming bedorom with a yellow ceiling, a bed with neutral bedding, a dark-stained cabinet, a chair and potted greenery
a whimsical coastal space with a yellow ceiling, a windowsill bench with pillows, a shabby chic table with bottles and a unique fish art
an airy living room with a green ceiling, a white sofa, a stained vintage table, a tiered chandelier and a rug
an electric blue paneled ceiling is a major color statement and design feature of the dining room
an exquisite dining room with a lilac ceiling, a black table and mismatching chairs, some cool artwork
an extra bold living room with a red ceiling, a red sofa, bold art, a navy lvoeseat and some pendant lamps
an eye-catchy living room with a green ceiling, a hearth, a green chair, a round window, a bold printed rug and a potted plant
an unexpected sunny yellow ceiling creates a feeling of sunshine in the house everytime you look at it