When decorating your home, it’s easy to focus on the walls, floors and furnishings. But that leaves one area that often gets overlooked – the ceiling. You might not realise it, but your ceilings offer an untapped opportunity for you to transform your home totally. And painted ceilings are a hot design trend that looks set to stay. Search ‘how to paint a ceiling’, and you’ll quickly discover how ceiling paint is an effortless way to elevate your home’s style.
Here are three creative ways to make the most of the forgotten ‘fifth wall’ in your home.
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
Play with proportions and paint the ceiling downwards
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
Go for bolder colours and add drama to high painted ceilings
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
. Painting ceilings in a bold hue adds depth and character, turning these transitional spaces into standout features.
Go for durable ceiling paints that look good for longer
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.
, 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.
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