Forget Me Not....

Just paint it white, like the trim. We seem to hear that a lot. We have noticed that the ceiling seems to be getting left out of the plan, forgotten or not considered as part of the room. We would like to suggest treating it like a fifth wall. When planning your room look at the entire space including the ceiling. Consider different options for the ceiling to compliment the rest of the design.

What about adding wallpaper, moulding, trim or crown to the ceiling.

When choosing your paint colours consider a complimentary colour for the ceiling. Perhaps a lighter version of the wall colour or the lightest background colour in the fabric of choice for the room. If you have very high ceilings and you feel lost in your space, paint the ceiling a darker colour to help bring it down a little and warm up the space. If you feel closed in and you want an airy feel lighten up the ceiling colour. Remember, dark colours can be beautiful on the ceiling in any room. It's a reflection of your taste.

Consider having the ceiling colour come down the wall 15" to 24". You could add moulding along that line and change the wall colour below. Or why couldn't the ceiling be the accent wall? You could choose a vibrant colour from your bedding and paint the ceiling this colour. Leave the other walls a creamy light colour. Voila!! Instant drama!

If you are looking for some inspiration, go visit some museums,older homes, town halls, any historical building and make sure you look up!!!