Unlock the 5th Wall: 6 Tips for Decorating Your Ceilings
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BrightNest
Did you know that every room in your house has five walls? If you don't believe us, just look up! Your ceiling has real potential – think of it like a blank canvas of creative opportunity. Decorating your ceiling can help you elevate a simple room to a masterful design. Ready to give your ceiling an upgrade, but not sure where to start?
Here are six ways to unlock the fifth wall:Safety note: Decorating your ceilings can be a big job! If you don't feel comfortable cleaning, prepping and painting your ceiling, hire a professional contractor to do the job for you. Do this in your
1. Check the height. If you have high ceilings, painting them deep, rich colors will give the illusion that your ceiling is slightly lower. This will help soften the room and make it feel more inviting. On the flip side, if you have low ceilings, painting them a light color will make them look higher, so the room will feel spacious.
2. Pick around your palette. No matter how you slice it, color has major clout in interior design. There are some wall color options out there that just don't look great with stark-white ceilings, so it's a good idea to choose your ceiling-paint color based on the other shades that are already in the room. For example, if you've filled a room with warm colors (like burnt oranges and golden yellows) an ivory or soft white is going to look really good.
More tips: https://brightnest.com/posts/unlock-the-5th-wall-6-tips-for-decorating-your-ceilings
Here are six ways to unlock the fifth wall:Safety note: Decorating your ceilings can be a big job! If you don't feel comfortable cleaning, prepping and painting your ceiling, hire a professional contractor to do the job for you. Do this in your
1. Check the height. If you have high ceilings, painting them deep, rich colors will give the illusion that your ceiling is slightly lower. This will help soften the room and make it feel more inviting. On the flip side, if you have low ceilings, painting them a light color will make them look higher, so the room will feel spacious.
2. Pick around your palette. No matter how you slice it, color has major clout in interior design. There are some wall color options out there that just don't look great with stark-white ceilings, so it's a good idea to choose your ceiling-paint color based on the other shades that are already in the room. For example, if you've filled a room with warm colors (like burnt oranges and golden yellows) an ivory or soft white is going to look really good.
More tips: https://brightnest.com/posts/unlock-the-5th-wall-6-tips-for-decorating-your-ceilings
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