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See - short! And patterns don't necessarily make it any better:
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However, one of my favorite bloggers from Vintage Revivals just pinned this photo. I think the grey and white zig zag pattern could be really interesting given the space, even if the pattern isn't my personal style.
Another one of my favorite blogs Young House Love did do a wonderful job with the painted ceiling in their adorable daughter's bedroom. I think it helps that the pink is very pale and that the molding is chunky.
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And of course, you can always extend the ceiling paint down the walls a bit. This definitely makes the room feel taller. I think it has a similar effect to the chunky molding above.
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After searching Pinterest for all these variations of the painted ceiling, I am still undecided. I have found great examples and then less successful examples. Has anyone tried this trend yet? Let us know how it worked out for you!
In a room with high walls dark paint on the ceiling will create a more cozy feel but in a room with 8' tall walls it can make seem as if the ceiling is going to crush you. I always paint my ceiling a different color than the walls but I make sure I consider the size of the room and the height of the ceiling. For example my family room is 25' x 35' with 9'3" wall height. the ceiling is lighter than the walls in order to make it appear taller. (We also beamed the ceiling and it gives the room a visual lift.) My powder room is 5' x 6' but has 10' tall walls. I painted the ceiling a darker color than the wall paint in order to give more balance to the room. I would post photos but I don't know how.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea! We should do a follow up with your house ceilings. I didn't even think about them when I was writing this post.
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