Look Up: Great Ceiling Ideas
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Every once in a while, I take a stroll through the photos of ceilings here on Houzz, just to see what's out there. Well, I guess it had been a while because there are a ton of rooms with really cool, innovative ceilings.
In most houses the ceilings are an afterthought at best, but after my tour through Houzz, I couldn't help but wonder: Are ceilings the new floors? Instead of worrying about what we walk on, are we thinking more about what frames the space above our heads?
If so, I think it's great. Check out some of what I found:
In most houses the ceilings are an afterthought at best, but after my tour through Houzz, I couldn't help but wonder: Are ceilings the new floors? Instead of worrying about what we walk on, are we thinking more about what frames the space above our heads?
If so, I think it's great. Check out some of what I found:
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| I love the way the weathered wood of this ceiling contrasts with the modern lines of the table. |
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| This ceiling is made of laminated decking material - so smart! |
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This glossy wood adds warmth to what could be a cavernous space.
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This is one of my all-time favorite Houzz ceilings - I love the use of textured wallpaper and the way it works with the chandelier.
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| This ceiling is simple, but the bit of texture adds so much interest to the space. |
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Skylights can be a pain, I know - if they're not installed correctly they can leak and that is a nightmare. But when they are done right, they're fantastic - like in this sun-drenched space.
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I think tin ceilings are absolutely amazing - I love them in bars and restaurants and I really love them in this bright space. It feels unexpected, since I usually think of them in dark pubs, but it really works.
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A little texture and a little paint make for an excellent addition to an already interesting space.
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I love how this glossy ceiling works with the checkerboard floor.
I really like the fine detail of this ceiling mural.
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| I'm fascinated by this architectural construction - the combination of wood and metal is so much more interesting than a plain old ceiling. |
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| I've noticed a lot of homes with exposed beams - it's a look I love. |
...especially in rich wood.
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...and with books to the ceiling, creating a great visual.
Ideabook published on Oct. 5, 2010.
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The ceiling is indeed an often neglected surface, design-wise. One of the things I like most in our current home are the ceilings - whitewashed tongue & groove and real load carrying beams. Gonna miss those in our next home!
And Becky - totally jealous. I loved the show, at least partly because I loved the space!
Rie
I'm working on a dining room project and kinds hit a wall (well a ceiling, really) about what to do with the ceiling. Walls are a rich Stark blue above chair rail and a golden grasscloth w/ damask pattern below-casual traditional. Any tips for how to select colors for ceilings?