Beautiful Ceilings

Posted on 15. Jul, 2011

Spice up your office space with a new ceiling treatment. Most ceilings are painted flat white and that’s that. But your ceiling can be beautiful and add to the overall ambiance of your office space. Here are a few tips on how to make your ceiling something special.

• Add color. If your walls are white, add a subtle touch of color to your ceiling. Or add two or three parts of white paint to your wall paint for a smooth, coordinated effect. You can also use a contrasting color for dramatic effect, but don’t overwhelm the room with the ceiling color. Try out a test patch first.

• Add interest. Use your ceiling to create impact by covering it or adding embellishments. For example, tin ceilings hide flaws and come in a variety of colors and finishes. You can get the look of tin at a lower price with recycled paper that’s pressed to look like tin. Or use embossed wallpaper on your ceiling to add some old-fashioned charm. Crown mouldings and light fixture medallions also add interest, and can be stained or painted for the desired effect.

• Control the sense of height. If you have a room with a ceiling lower than eight feet, you can give it a sense of spaciousness by painting the ceiling a shade or two lighter than the walls. Use satin-finish paint with a little lustre in small or dark rooms to reflect available light. A room with a high ceiling will look cozier if you paint the ceiling a shade or two darker than the walls.

Take your office ceiling from boring to beautiful with a new look.