Dark Ceiling in Bedroom?

14 years ago

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I have a vaulted ceiling in our bedroom that is about 14 feet. I would like to paint it in a high-gloss dark pewter (silver cuff-link by RL). I would like the walls to be a soft bone/white. (a reverse of what it is now). Has anyone tried this and how did it turn out? (Window tx will follow)

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amydutton Home

14 years ago

Also... you can paint the flat part of the ceiling the dark pewter and cut it with 1/8 white on the slanted walls. It is subtle but adds more movement.

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Sandella Custom Interiors, LLC
14 years ago
Ah, the forgotten ceiling! Most just leave it white but a detailed ceiling can really add pizzazz to a room. I have painted ceilings darker than walls, covered them in brick, wallpaper, painted it to look like the sky, etc and they all turned out lovely. I say go for it!
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Marie Meko, Allied ASID
14 years ago
I love a painted ceiling and I think the Ralph Lauren silver cuff link would be great. Go for it!
Marie Meko
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Charmean Neithart Interiors
14 years ago
With a ceiling that high you really can get creative with color.. Sounds like a nice soothing color, it's just paint. Give it a go. Hope that helps. Charmean Neithart
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Dytecture
14 years ago
I agree you have the space volume to do a more dramatic color.

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Vikrant Sharma Homez
14 years ago
With a high ceiling you can play with dark colours , and don't you see the ceilings at Temples and Churches , so you can do a lot , I'd suggest Try wallpaper .
aermay
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you all for your quick reply. I am so excited to try something different. I'll post a much clearer final picture. Fingers crossed!
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amydutton Home
14 years ago
Definitely go for it!
I have done a bedroom ceiling wine colored and it created a warm and relaxing feel. I also have painted an office a dark copper metallic with off-white walls and it is rich and beautiful. Have fun with ceilings! Look up and enjoy the view!
aermay
Original Author
14 years ago
Love the idea of a softer gray on slanted walls - will definitely try
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amydutton Home
14 years ago
Glad you like the idea. I've used this on several houses when working in a room with either cathedral ceilings or a room inside a roofline and it adds dimension and interest. All you have to do is have a gallon cut with 1/8 at the paint store when you get the dark pewter. Have fun!
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10 years ago
Would love to see what you did with your ceiling! We are considering Functional Grey by Sherwin Williams....