Today I am going to convince you that you should paint your ceiling. Why go for decorator’s white when there are so many other options?

Here are 5 ways, and a lot of inspiration, for bringing some colour to your 5th wall.

1. Paint the walls and ceiling the same colour

The first technique for “zhooshing” (highly technical term) your ceiling is to paint it the same colour as your walls. There are multiple benefits;

It can draw the eye up, making the space seem taller.
It can disguise strangely shaped ceilings (think sloping ceilings and disjointed angles in loft rooms),
When dark colours are used, it creates a cosy and cocooning feeling
It creates a seamless canvas, letting the furniture and decor within the room pop

2. Paint the ceiling dark

I can understand why this one might seem intimidating, but just take a quick look on Pinterest and my examples below, and you’ll see that a dark ceiling creates a great contrasting accent.

Not only that, but dark colours recede, meaning that going for black on your ceiling can actually make it feel further away.

3. Go colourful

If you’re wanting to make a bold design statement, then painting your ceiling with a punchy colour is a fabulous way to do this.

If you have a picture rail, paint above it and carry the colour up onto the ceiling for added drama.

4. Go subtle

If you don’t want to go all out with a colourful ceiling, dip your toe with a more subtle colour.

Going a few shades lighter or darker than your wall colour means that you’re not making a huge statement, but you are adding some subtle interest and layers to the space. This is a particularly good tactic for rooms with a more monochromatic palette.

5. Wallpaper it

If you just take a look at the examples below (or on Pinterest) you’ll immediately see that adding wallpaper to the ceiling can level up a room, just make sure it’s installed by a professional.

If you’ve got a lot going on on the walls like panelling or cabinetry, then you can take a pattern up onto the ceiling. Or, if you want to keep the walls neutral, adding a focal point to the ceiling will draw your eyes upwards.

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