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8 Tips For Choosing Beautiful Ceiling Colors

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In interior design the ceiling is considered the 5th wall – so go ahead and paint it! See inspiration room photos and follow these 8 tips I’ve rounded up for choosing beautiful ceiling colors that will coordinate with the rest of your room. Avoid these color pitfalls and decor don’ts!

I often get decorating questions from readers who are looking for decorating advice and questions about where I get my furniture and decor.

Recently I received this decorating question from reader Debbie about the gorgeous bedroom in my Soothing Bedroom Color Schemes post:

 I love the color of the blue on this bedroom ceiling. I think it was called Lagoon Blue. I have a large master bedroom and wondered if I could paint this on the ceiling. We do not have exposed beams or any beams. What would you suggest I paint the walls? The room is a very good size. Please let me know if you think the blue will be too much for a large room.

Relaxing Bedroom with Blue Ceiling Color - see how to choose the best ceiling colors and avoid color mistakes at www.settingforfour.com

Here is my advice and 8 Tips on Choosing Beautiful Ceiling Colors:

Debbie you could paint the ceiling a similar color if you follow the tips below! The color will look more bold/strong in your room because you don’t have the white beams to break the color up.

I’ve done a mock up to show you this ceiling color without the beams. Remember that this photo only shows you a peak of the entire ceiling so in your large bedroom this color will cover more area.

Relaxing Bedroom with Blue Ceiling Color - see how to choose the best ceiling colors and avoid color mistakes at www.settingforfour.com

 

This color definitely is beautiful – See how the white beams tie this color into the room?

If this room  had more of the blue color repeated in it (blue drapery, blue area rug, blue duvet cover ect) this would look fabulous!

See this mock-up with this shade of blue repeated in other areas of the room (rug, drapery, bedding):

Relaxing Bedroom with Blue Ceiling Color - see how to choose the best ceiling colors and avoid color mistakes at www.settingforfour.com

 

See how repeating the blue ceiling color ties it into the whole space?

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I hope these mock-ups allow Debbie to visualize this ceiling color better!

If Debbie feels this color is too bright perhaps using a lighter shade of blue will work better in the space – see Tip 4.

In the design world the ceiling is considered the 5th wall so painting it something other than white can give the room a beautiful look. However there are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to choosing ceiling colors.

8 Tips on Choosing Ceiling Colors

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In interior design the ceiling is considered the 5th wall - so go ahead and paint it! See inspiration room photos and follow these 8 tips I've rounded up for choosing beautiful ceiling colors that will coordinate with the rest of your room. Avoid these color pitfalls and decor don'ts!

Tip 1: Remember that if you paint a ceiling in a room and you later change the color of the decor and furnishings the ceiling color may no longer coordinate….and it’s a lot of work to repaint the ceiling!

Tip 2: Don’t paint ceilings that are heavily stippled a color other than white or off-white. If your ceiling is highly vaulted this may work otherwise it will draw attention to the stipple.

Tip 3: Add crown molding around the room to soften the break where ceiling meets wall.

Tip 4: Painting a ceiling a light blue will give it the color of the sky!

Tip 5: Repeat the ceiling color on the ceiling in drapery, pillows, throws.

Tip 6: Color on the ceiling appears darker than on a wall so consider diluting the paint color you choose by 1/2. Ask your paint retailer to cut the color by 1/2 and you’re set!

Tip 7: If choosing a colored ceiling don’t paint the wall a color other than neutral taupe, white, cream or light gray.

Tip 8: The wall color should match the color of the flooring to make a colored ceiling look cohesive in the room.

Here are some inspirational rooms that beautifully showcase colored ceilings:

Bedrooms

Custom Craftsman
Photo by Wright Building Company  
 
Fort Morgan Beach Home
Photo by Greg Riegler Photography 
 
San Francisco European style
Photo by Artistic Designs for Living, Tineke Triggs 
 
Fort Morgan Beach Home
Photo by Greg Riegler Photography 
 
Isabella
Photo by London Bay Homes

Dining Rooms

Farinelli Construction Inc
Photo by Farinelli Construction Inc 
 
Dallas Rugs used in Decor
Photo by Dallas Rugs

Living Rooms

In Atlanta Homes with Thomasville Furniture
Photo by Laura Hardin 
 
Renovation: Senoia Farmhouse
Photo by Historical Concepts 

Kitchens

White Marble Kitchen
Photo by SANTAROSSA MOSAIC & TILE CO INC – More traditional kitchen photos
 
WESTFIELD
Photo by Catherine M. Austin Interior Design
 
….  and some other ceiling colors:
 
Transitional Kids
Photo by 
 
Sunnyside Street
Photo by Designed by Karen Akers 
 
Jane Lockhart Interior Design
Photo by Jane Lockhart Interior Design 
 
Bedrooms
Photo by BCBE Custom Homes 
 
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heatherHeather Luckhurst is an Interior Designer and owner of the Interior Design and Lifestyle website SettingforFour.com. Heather is a Brand ambassador and offers online EDesign services and is also a proud military wife! At Setting For Four, you'll find helpful design and decor tips, home remodeling projects, creative entertaining ideas and delicious recipes. Heather is obsessed with Instagram and elegant, timeless interiors.

 

 

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  1. Jan Mather says

    January 14, 2017 at 9:47 am

    My daughter in law made a throw quilt for me in browns, deep reds and navy blue. I had Amish ladies make a bedspread of those colors. I laid differnt parts of the lap quilt on my printer and printed out pictures for them to match the colors. I need to repaint my bedroom because it was gold & cream with touches of purple. Looking at the pictures you posted of bedrooms – If I painted the ceiling the dark blue in the bed spread what would be a good color for the walls? I really appreciate your being willing to do his for others. Jan Mather

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