Ceilings: The Fifth Wall
When designing a room many people forget about the ceiling and do not incorporate it into their overall design. On the other hand, to designers, the ceiling if often referred to as the "fifth wall". The ceiling is just as important as any other wall in your room and must never be unaccounted for.
I have complied some inspirational examples of what you could do with your ceiling.
There are many solutions from painting, installing beams, wallpapering or any other design technique you desire.
By painting your ceiling, you can achieve a different overall feel for your room. Painting the ceiling dark will make the room feel more cozy and can help a large room feel smaller. On the opposite spectrum, by painting it a light color will make the room feel larger and give the room more interest than a white ceiling.
Adding wood beams to the ceiling adds lots of architecture to a room but also drains your wallet. If you can incorporate beams into your design you will be adding warmth to your room as well as making a large room feel more inviting.
Wallpaper is becoming extremely popular again. It can be the inspiration for the color scheme of the room and also be a appealing focal point. It adds lots of visual interest to a room.
Stenciling your ceiling is another option. You can use any pattern and color you want to create a pleasing design on the ceiling. Stenciling can be done throughout the whole ceiling, perimeter of the room or surrounding a light fixture.
Bead board is another appealing solution for your ceiling. You have the option to paint it whatever color you desire. Bead board is fairly inexpensive but has a large impact on a rooms design.
I have complied some inspirational examples of what you could do with your ceiling.
There are many solutions from painting, installing beams, wallpapering or any other design technique you desire.
By painting your ceiling, you can achieve a different overall feel for your room. Painting the ceiling dark will make the room feel more cozy and can help a large room feel smaller. On the opposite spectrum, by painting it a light color will make the room feel larger and give the room more interest than a white ceiling.
Adding wood beams to the ceiling adds lots of architecture to a room but also drains your wallet. If you can incorporate beams into your design you will be adding warmth to your room as well as making a large room feel more inviting.
Wallpaper is becoming extremely popular again. It can be the inspiration for the color scheme of the room and also be a appealing focal point. It adds lots of visual interest to a room.
Stenciling your ceiling is another option. You can use any pattern and color you want to create a pleasing design on the ceiling. Stenciling can be done throughout the whole ceiling, perimeter of the room or surrounding a light fixture.
Bead board is another appealing solution for your ceiling. You have the option to paint it whatever color you desire. Bead board is fairly inexpensive but has a large impact on a rooms design.
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This all white kitchen is beautiful. The tin ceiling brings the eye up to a wonderful surprise and adds an enormous amount of texture to this room.
The dark beams and stencil detail brings the floor and ceiling together, making this room complete.
This rustic ceiling gives you a cottage / barn feel. It brings warmth to the kitchen and keeps you interested.
This ceiling already has tons of architectural detail with all the angles, but by adding the sleek wood you have a more dramatic look. Bringing the floor to the ceiling, you have a cohesive look.
The green planked ceiling adds texture and an accent color. It also brings out the color of the tiles that are on the floor.
With the mural painted onto the ceiling, you get the illusion of a brick archway
The added architectural detail of the tray ceiling you already have a beautiful touch to this kitchen. By lining the ceiling with the wood it adds warmth and pulls the "log cabin" look together well.
These dark beams add lots of visual contrast to the white walls.
Wallpaper is becoming popular again and a great way to use it, is on the ceiling. It gives so much visual impact to a room. This room in particular looks great with the gold embossed wallpaper and crystal chandelier.
I could definitely lay in this tub and take a relaxing bath at the end of the day. These tall windows lead up to a beautiful marble archway placed over this large bathtub
