“Ceilings have long been overlooked when it comes to giving your home a makeover until recent years. However, the ceiling (or the fifth wall) can be transformed into the most exciting focal points.
The first thing is to decide how you want to decorate your ceiling. Do you want to paint it, add wall panelling or take it a step further with wallpaper? The key to deciding is based on the décor style of your choice then using the ceiling to set the mood of your space. If your living room has classic features, paint your ceiling in a bold colour to emphasise the wall panels or recesses.
This is where you can use the colour drenching trend to your advantage. This trend where you drench the whole room in one colour is a great way to explore the ‘fifth wall’. When painting the room, the walls, ceiling, skirting boards and radiators should also be colour drenched. To complete the look, your furniture should match the walls and ceiling. Mix and match different tones of the same colour like choosing a light blue tone for the walls and ceiling and contrasting with a deep blue sofa. Combining different textures throughout your room like luxe upholstery, metallic accents and ambient lighting prevents the room from looking one-dimensional.
Another colour trend on our radar is ceilings with a two-tone design. Are you worried it’s too over the top? If you’re afraid about whether or not it’s a good look for your ceiling think about the height of your ceiling and the position of your room. If it’s a north-facing room, choose colours that will warm up the room as it usually tends to feel colder. Yellow, coral or earth tones like terracotta go really well with white for north-facing rooms. For south-facing rooms, relaxing blues or light green tones with white work well on the ceiling.
Is wallpaper the way to go? If it matches the vibe or style of your space, why not? It can add another dimension to your room and make it feel unique. This could be palm print wallpaper in a tropical style living room which can take your room’s interior to the next level. Besides wallpaper, painting a mural on your ceiling is another way to add an unexpected twist - think abstract patterns in a monochrome space or geometric motifs in an Art Deco room. Whatever it is, your ceiling is here to make a bold statement - loud and proud!”
For more ideas on how to elevate your interiors read our guide on dopamine décor to find out more.
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