Color Your World - Start With Your Ceiling

Most of us were born in an age where ceilings are expected to look dull and bare to the point of boredom. If it doesn’t come in a stark white color, it’s sure to be done in neutrals with that ho-hum popcorn design. And this typical finish isn’t something easy to do at all. You’d have to brace yourself for a potential hair-makeover after you’re done painting your ceilings in this particular look. Besides, this popcorn effect is rarely a best-seller among home buyers, unless they are in fact retro aficionados. You can keep the popcorn though, if you’re willing to spend your entire life looking up at it. But if this isn’t your idea of a good time, try giving it up for something more plain and neutral. By doing so, any redecorating scheme you decide on would be easier to accomplish in the long run!

Ok, so not everyone happens to be a huge fan of colored ceilings. In fact, some readers might give you that bemused look if you give them this tip. But put those eyebrows down first - here are some reasons why a colored ceiling isn’t such a bad idea at all…

Firstly, they may make any room seem a little bit smaller, but this ultimately creates an illusion of a more intimate space. This can be especially good if your house happens to have a very high ceiling. It would lend a bit of comfort instead of that intimidating feel you get from seeing too much space in a room. Bedrooms and studies can also benefit from some ceiling color because it gives the room a cozy feel to it.

Another reason to buy that can of paint is the fact that a colored ceiling softens the sharp contrast offered by your walls. For most people, walking into a room with dark red walls topped with an intensely white ceiling can be almost shocking! It isn’t comfortable and cozy at all. To solve this problem, opt for a ceiling color that blends better with your wall color. If you have walls done in shades of jade, why not select a ceiling in ivory or beige? It’s a softer hue that complements rather than contrasts with your walls.

You don’t have to limit yourself to plain, solid colors either. If you have that creative or artistic streak in you, why not paint your ceiling in pictures or themes? For a nursery, a great idea would be to paint a picture of a perfect summer sky in azure blue complete with some clouds. Sounds enchanting right? Complement this theme with a carpet in grass green and add some garden themes on the walls as well. Might as well go all the way right? Don’t worry, even adults are sure to enjoy scenes like this from time to time. It’s a refreshing break from your regular bedroom too!

So put away that popcorn look and indulge in the new trend of colored ceilings. Remember, when you’re thinking of re-decorating your home, don’t limit yourself to the walls, how about topping it off with a ceiling that stands out? During those lazy rainy days it helps to look up at a ceiling that echoes memories of summer even if it’s pouring outside. Color your ceiling in such a way that you’ll look forward to every bedtime for years to come!