Don’t Forget To Look Up: 10 Decorative Ceilings

Ceilings are the most neglected surfaces in a room. So often we obsess over which type of floor we’d like or what color paint we need, but we forget to look up and consider how a remodeled ceiling might affect the overall tone of the room.
Here are 10 different ceiling design options that can totally revamp the rooms you are remodeling… 

#1 – Paint

modern dining room by Lizette Marie Interior Design

Paint is the easiest way to attract the eye and “wow” guests. Popular paint accent colors include: bright raspberry, black, lime green, pewter gray and luna blue. There’s no better way to make a room look polished and complete than to choose the right accent color.

#2 – Wallpaper

paintable wallpaper

Wallpaper has come a long way since Grandma’s days! Grandin Roads makes Victorian wallpaper that can quickly transform a drab ceiling into a historic wonder. Wallpaper is a much more frugal option compared to ceiling tiles. Best of all… you can paint it!

#3 – Tin

tin ceilingTin ceilings were created as an affordable alternative to plaster. This type of ceiling was very popular during the Victorian era and is an instant hit with homeowners. Today, you can buy faux tin tiles or buy easy peel-and-stick tiles for a similar look, without bankrupting yourself.

#5 – Beadboard

types of ceilings Beadboard is ideal for country or cottage style homes. It looks particularly stunning in kitchens and sloped-ceiling attic bedrooms, but you can also add beadboard ceilings to your hallways or front porch for a touch of style.

 #6 – Wood Planks

wood plank ceiling
Wood plank ceilings are made of decking boards or reclaimed wood. This style of ceiling looks great with Tuscan, Classic, Traditional, Victorian, or Arts & Crafts.

#7 – Trays

contemporary home office by PPDS Ceiling trays are a neat way to add style to your ceiling because they can be done up a number of ways. You can add wood, tin, paint, recessed lighting, or moldings. (Check out the photos here for more ideas.)

#8 – Coffered Panels

coffered

Older historic homes had wood coffered ceilings like the one pictured above. However, modern designers often go with white beams for a brighter look. Sometimes the cross-panels will be painted white and the inside squares are painted beige, gray or blue.

# 9 – Exposed Beams

exposed beam ceilingYou’ll see a lot of exposed beams in Spanish Colonial Architecture and Arts & Crafts homes, but it can really work in any type of home. Rustic cabins, contemporary homes and urban lofts are bringing back this trend in a big way. It really is a beautiful, natural look.

#10 – Barrel Vaults

barrel vault ceiling

There is a lot of versatility in a barrel-vaulted ceiling. You can use it to get a better view of the great outdoors, add detail, create a sense of spaciousness, emphasize a piece of furniture, or make a smooth transition between rooms.