The other day I was reading one of my favorite blogs, Young House Love, when I came across one of John and Sherry's latest home improvement projects: painting the ceiling in their master bedroom. I've always been a fan of painting a ceiling to enliven a room, and John and Sherry's handiwork got me thinking about ways to play up a boring ceiling.
There's nothing a fresh coat of paint can't remedy. If you've got a really high ceiling, for instance, a darker hue can give a room more of a cozy feel. Need help picking the best color for your ceiling? Look no farther than this BHG.com article. I especially like this idea of painting the ceiling and the upper border of the walls in chalkboard paint—how perfect is that for a kid's room?
I like the idea of installing crown molding between the walls and ceilings to create definition. If you want more drama, you could could install ceiling medallions and pressed-tin panels (love the vintage look!), apply wallpaper, or add paneling. Get the scoop on these and other options here.
The way interior designer Patricia Gray sees it, ceilings deserve just as much attention as walls or floors. I couldn't agree more. She blogs about the top eight ceiling treatments, which includes possibilities I never dreamed possible. Take a look at the contemporary dropped ceiling treatment and the honeycomb treatment and you'll see what I'm talking about. The various treatments take plain ceilings from blah to brilliant in an instant.
Until next time,
The Home Know-it-All
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