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Although easily overlooked, ceilings are yet another opportunity to let your decorating abilities shine. Whether you choose architectural elements or purely decorative finishes, dressing up boring, white ceilings will add personality and style to a room.Architectural Elements
Perhaps you are fortunate enough to have a great feature like wood beams on your ceiling. Are you making the most out of them? Consider painting the ceiling a color that would highlight the rich tones in the beams. The beams themselves also can be painted or treated with a whitewash technique for a look that is more country or coastal.
If you don't have beams on your ceiling, think about adding them. Real wood beams have character and are a classic feature but can be costly to install. If they are not in your budget, faux wood beams are a very convincing imitation that is affordable and easy to install.
Another option if you like the warmth of wood is to cover the entire ceiling in wood planks. Think of it as wood flooring for your ceiling. Whether your decor is traditional or contemporary, this treatment will add richness and elegance.
Crown moulding is a classic way to add beautiful detail to an otherwise boring ceiling. Trim out raised areas with decorative moulding to make this feature truly stand out.
Decorative Treatments
Adding accent paint to the ceiling in raised areas gives an otherwise overlooked ceiling increased visual interest and impact. Also consider applying a beautiful wallpaper. These treatments add elegance to formal areas such as dining rooms.
Details
Once you have decorated the ceiling itself, install a dazzling chandelier to draw the eye toward your accomplishment. A ceiling medallion attached around the base of the chandelier will really dress it up. Medallions typically come in white so consider painting them an accent color to coordinate with the rest of the room.
Modern ceiling designs break out of the conventional decorating box by playing with shape, color and texture. Ceilings are often forgotten when people design or renovate their homes. According to homeimprovementtime.com, the most popular ceiling design is white with a light texture. When decorating it is easy to focus on adding color to walls, forgetting that with the right applications a ceiling can also make a decorative statement.
Suspended
There are many types and functions of suspended ceilings. This ceiling type was originally developed for use on lower levels, such as the basement, to mask the bottom of the flooring from the above level. It was also used to acoustically balance and contain sound. Now, suspended ceilings are also being used in homes to create a sleek, modern look. Using flat or textured panels out of wood or metal, and in imaginative designs and patterns, creates suspended ceilings that are exciting and fresh . A suspended ceiling can also come in the form of a canopy, which can also change the shape, texture and focus of a space. Canopies are made in many different colors and patterns to add dimension, elegance, and sound absorption to a room. They can be arranged in patterns or suspended individually to create an eclectic look.
Stucco
Stucco has traditionally been used on the exterior of a house. Its primary use in a house's interior has been as a popcorn ceiling, which is no longer popular. Today, interior stucco is very different and can be applied by hand or sprayed in numerous designs and painted any color, making it a perfect ceiling style choice if you want a custom, modern look. Stucco is relatively inexpensive to install, but you should hire a professional to apply the stucco to achieve a polished look.
Tin
Tin ceilings were popular in Victorian homes and their popularity is on the rise again. Tin is an expensive ceiling choice, but it creates a dramatic effect. The cost will vary depending on the type of tin selected. To cut cost you can use tin ceilings in select rooms throughout your home.