Creating a feature wall is a great way to give your home a colourful focal point. Most feature wall ideas tell you to pick a wall in a central area or one with a design feature, like a mantel piece or chimney, for example. A living room feature wall will draw the eye as soon as you enter the room.

Another clever idea is to carry your feature wall colour up onto the ceiling. This creates a seamless, elongating effect that draws the eye upward. Not only does this add the illusion of height to your space, but it also helps make your room feel like it has a more cohesive and sophisticated style. Look at the way the Rich Teal feature wall seems to open up the room when paired with White Horse on the adjoining wall. 

For a bold design statement, bring your chosen ceiling colour down to the height of a picture rail. This technique works really well in spaces that you want to feel cosy. For example, if you like the idea of turning your bathroom into a spa-like sanctuary, choose contrasting bathroom ceiling paint colours that create a tranquil, intimate atmosphere. A distinctive mossy green like Guild Green would work beautifully with a crisp white like Iced White, totally reframing the dimensions of a room.

High painted ceilings, such as those found in stairwells or landings, are the perfect canvas for experimenting. Because of the extended distance between the ceiling and the floor, you can get away with bolder colours without fearing they will dominate the space. A cool neutral grey like Modernism would look stylish and sophisticated at the top of a stairway, especially when flanked on all sides by walls painted in a classic neutral like Timeless. Painting ceilings in a bold hue adds depth and character, turning these transitional spaces into standout features.

You want your finished room to retain its fresh ‘just decorated’ finish for as long as possible. So, it makes sense to invest in quality ceiling paints that deliver beautiful, long-lasting colour. Dulux Easycare Washable & Tough is a durable, water-based paint with stain-repellent technology, offering colour that will look its best for many years.

If you’re planning a bathroom feature wall, we recommend Dulux Easycare Bathroom, our exceptionally tough, moisture- and steam-resistant paint. It’s ideal for bathroom ceilings, offering beautiful colour and up to 5 years’ mould and mildew resistance.