Ceiling Colors

The ceiling is often the most neglected part of your room, isn’t it? When you plan your room décor, how often do you actually think of the poor, humble ceiling which miserably stares down at you, pleading to get refurbished? Its drab and sterile look often goes unnoticed and uncared for. If you were of the opinion that a quick, white splash of paint is all what your ceiling needs, you couldn’t be more wrong. While white has always been a safe choice for the ceiling, you might be missing out on a lot of opportunities to add the element of fun and excitement to your home. There are few rules which you should keep in mind, while selecting paint colors for your ceiling. The general norm is to paint your ceiling in lighter shades than the walls, if you wish your room to seem open, spacious and virtually higher. Darker shades for ceilings can be claustrophobic in already compact rooms. However, if wisely chosen, you can make your room feel cozily intimate. You also need to see the amount of sunlight your room receives. If there is bountiful of sunshine in your room, paint the ceiling in mild tones of blush pink or sky blue to create an airy feeling. However, if candle or lamps are the source of lighting up your room, try painting the ceiling tomato red to impart a rich glow. Whatever bit of experiment you do, make sure you keep the ceiling treatment simple and uncomplicated. Here we have for you a bunch of ceiling paint colors to select from.

 

Painting the ceiling white is often the safest and best choice for your room. This helps in drawing your attention towards the walls and other furnishings, instead of any de-focusing possibility. Besides making the room feel virtually higher, it also helps the wall colors to blend well with the surroundings, instead of creating a clutter. Moreover, in rooms which receive minimal sunlight, a white ceiling helps in brightening up the drab and dull space by reflecting whatever light is available. Choosing right shade of white is essential though. Do not go for the stark and clinical shades of white. Instead, select warm and cool undertones that are easily available these days.

 

If you happen to be the adventurous type and are ready to break the rule by treading past the safe domains of white, go for contrasting colors. You would be amazed by the way colors like sky blue, pale peach, blush pink, warm tan or butter yellow can change the perception of space in your room. If you had been told light colors are meant for lower ceilings, do not abide by the rules. You can experiment by painting your ceiling with a dark shade and applying a coat of glaze of the same color over it. The glaze softens the overall effect and reflects enough light to keep the room from looking cluttered and claustrophobic.

 

It is usually not recommended to immerse the entire room in a single color. Painting the walls as well as the ceiling with the same color can make your room seem more enclosed. However, if the look appeals you quite much and you want to repeat the wall color on your ceiling as well, dilute the wall paint in a ratio of 80 percent white and 20 percent wall color and paint this resultant color on your ceiling. This usually works in rooms with oddly shaped or multi-angled ceilings. The same color of the walls and ceiling simplifies the shape and helps create a sense of uniformity.