Stylish Ceiling Designs That Can Change The Look Of Your Home

By Simona Ganea | Published on Feb 21, 2014

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black-painted-coffered-ceiling - To emphasize the design of the ceiling, the beams can match the doors and windows

white-coffered-kitchen-ceiling - A plain white design is also an elegant option

coffered-living-room-ceiling-brown - Some people prefer to stain the beams for a more rustic look

kitchen-with-coffered-ceiling - But even if the beams are white, they still stand out

traditional-elegant-living-room-coffered-ceiling - You can use the geometry on the ceiling when choosing the lighting fixtures

coffered-brown-ceiling-play-room - You can also opt for an all-wood coffered ceiling for a traditional look

wood-paneling-office-coffered-office - A very cohesive interior design wrapped in wood

luxury-office-elegant-ceiling - Play with different shades and use the light in your favor

coffered-ceiling-kitchen-white-brown - Try to create strong contrasts for an eye-catching look

dining-room-mirror-above-fireplace - Coffered ceilings are a nice choice for formal spaces

striped-black-white-ceiling - If you prefer a simple and more neutral color palette, try black

pale-pink-striped-white-ceiling - For a brighter look, use more cheerful colors such as this coral shade

turqupise-chandelier-pink-white-striped-ceiling - A girl's bedroom could use some pink stripes on the ceiling

yellow-room-black-white-striped-ceiling - You can also play with colors and contrasts and choose a bold shade for the walls

beautiful-green-ceiling-striped - Usually, the color of the stripes on the ceiling matches that of the walls

orange-white-striped-ceiling-decor - If you want the ceiling to be the focal point then use a bold color

desk-under-bed-kids-room - For cohesion, the ceiling can match the floor or the carpet

grey-wall-nursery-room-striped-ceiling - Soft, pastel shades are a good choice for nursery rooms

green-accents-nursery-room - White doesn't necessarily has to be one of the colors on the stripes

electic-kitchen-design-yellow-striped-ceiling - The yellow stripes make this space cheerful and bright

salvaged-ceiling-beams - The aged ceiling beams give this open dining room a rustic look

living-room-fireplace-alternative-candles - This look is also popular in contemporary designs and decors

open-space-ceiling-beams-round-shaped-chandeliers - Pair the wood ceiling beams with rustic or antique chandeliers

beam-x-positionate-ceiling - The aged wood on the beams can match some of the furniture for cohesion

traditional-open-space-mountain-kitchen - Salvaged wood features are often seen in country-style homes

books-storage-beams-ceiling - You can mix and match different styles and choose your favorite features

8-8-beams-size-ceiling - A Mediterranean living room with dark-stained ceiling beams

white-ceiling-with-black-beams - Even if the beams have a dark stain, they still look charming with that aged finish

low-ceiling-living-room-design - Salvaged wood ceiling beams often look wonderful in traditional interior decors

french-design-beams-canopy-bed - A traditional bedroom with white walls and contrasting ceiling beams

luxury-living-room-beams - The aged finish on the beams matches some of the accent details in the décor

classic-arched-ceiling - The arched ceiling gives this living room a very classical look

rustic-living-room-arched-ceiling - The rustic-traditional décor is elevated by the ceiling and windows

wood-paneling-ceiling - The beams on the arched ceiling give it a traditional feel

master-bedroom-arched-ceiling - More complex design with geometric forms suit modern and contemporary decors

ceiling-color-contrast - Simple and smooth designs allow the architecture to become the focal point

wood-cabin-bedroom-ceiling - A wooden ceiling is a wonderful feature for the bedroom

narrow-living-room-wood-ceiling-large-window - It can also look charming in the living room, especially with exposed beams

reclaimed-wood-ceiling-living-room - Allow the ceiling to stand out by choosing contrasting colors for the rest of the décor

large-cowhide-carpet-wood-ceiling - Create some symmetry with wooden furniture and matching colors

stone-wall-facade-bedroom - Try combining wood with stone for an organic interior design

modern-ceiling-lights - Sculptural ceiling designs are wuite popular in modern homes

oversized-wall-art-dining-room - Usually, the designs are inspired from the classics but with a minimalist twist

modern-kitchen-ceiling-to-define-kitchen - Simplicity is the key in most cases and you can see that clearly here

modern-kitchen-modern-ceiling - This drop down ceiling design is popular because it's both simple and intriguing

ceilingdesign-lights-over-kitchen-island - The lighting fixtures are often the detail that makes the ceiling stand out

ceiling-decorative-lamps - As we've mentioned before, wooden ceilings are perfect for the bedroom

cove-light-for-ceiling - Cove lighting can really make the ceiling pop, especially with such a sculptural design

modern-pergola-ceiling-design-light - This contemporary kitchen takes the idea of exposed ceiling beams to a whole new level

living-room-cove-ceiling-light - The simple, geometric lines of the ceiling are recurrent throughout the décor

ceiling-design-modern-furniture - An ornate ceiling can beautifully complement a minimalist décor

black-painted-ceiling - The dark ceiling complements the wallpaper and color palette perfectly

metalic-painted-ceiling - A black ceiling is quite unusual but it can be a nice choice in an industrial décor

narrow-black-ceiling-bathroom - Pick black and white as the main color palette for a room and create eye-catching contrasts

basement-black-ceiling - Black ceilings seem to suit well basement spaces like this one

industrial-black-ceiling - This industrial open space features a dark gray ceiling, still very interesting

white-painted-ceiling - Of course, white is the most common color for ceiling regardless of the style

white-painted-ceiling-beams - White ceilings are especially charming when they also have exposed wooden beams

white-kitchen-ceiling - A white ceiling can also be a nice way to emphasize the design and the architecture

bathroom-piramid-shaped-ceiling-white - Paint a wooden ceiling white for a more modern look while preserving the warmth

stone-fireplace-mantel - It's often the shape of the ceiling that makes it stand out and not the color

pink-ceiling-painted - The color of the ceiling often matches the accent color chosen for the entire room

pink-pale-ceiling-design - In this case, the ceiling matches the bedding and a very nice balance is created

teenage-twin-bedroom-design-pink-ceiling - If the ceiling is painted a bold color, then the walls should remain white

washed-ceiling - For the bedroom ceiling, pick a color that you really like

modern-sun-room-orange-ceiling - Orange is a very cheerful and dynamic color, suitable for entertainment areas

concrete-loft-ceiling - Modern living room featuring a concrete ceiling and large columns

large-windows-and-curtains-concrete-ceiling - An industrial living room with concrete ceiling and matching walls

concrete-kitchen-ceiling-contemporary-touch - Concrete ceilings can also look sleek and chic in modern kitchens for example

living-room-view-wood-storage - The gray tiled floor has a mate finish to match the ceiling

Stylish Ceiling Designs That Can Change The Look Of Your Home

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turqupise-chandelier-pink-white-striped-ceiling

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open-space-ceiling-beams-round-shaped-chandeliers

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When redecorating our homes, we often tend to ignore the ceiling design. We usually just paint it white and don’t think twice about any other options. We focus more of the walls and on the floor. But the ceiling is very important and can radically change the whole design in a room. Let’s explore some of the options.

Coffered ceilings.

by Brett Mountain Photography

by David Duncan Livingston

by Mueller Nicholls

by Christopher Peacock

by Sara Hopkins

by RJ Gurley

by Phillip Mueller

by Gabriel Builders

by Teri Fotheringham Photography

by Mike Mroz

Coffered ceilings provide you with a way to hide the beams and to integrate them into a more complex design. They have been around for ages. In fact, there is evidence that wooden coffered ceilings were constructed in the Roman times. Nowadays all sorts of shapes and designs are possible and it ahs become a more versatile style.

Striped ceilings.

by Mihomes

by Tobi Fairley

by Allison Potter

by Aaron Leitz Fine

by Adam Zollinger

by ArttHaus

by Mike Martin

by Jessica Turf

by Double W Design

by California Home Design

Stripes look great on walls and they’re very popular in general. But have you ever thought of painting stripes on your ceiling? It could be an interesting choice. Leave the walls plain and simple and focus on the ceiling, making it the focal point of the room.

Salvaged wood.

by Dungan Nequette

by Jack Gardner

by Benvenuti and Stein

by Devon Perkins

by Meghan Beierle

by Yucca

by Ken Hayden

by Eric Piasecki

Exposed ceiling beams are often highlighted in interior décor. Salvaged and old wood in particular are very appreciated and people try to get this look by aging the wood using an instant technique. This replicates the effect on naturally aged wood and gives it that charm and uniqueness we seek.

Arched ceilings.

by Richard Mandelkorn

by Stone Wood llc

by Pat Sudmeier

by Pure Design Environments

by Vernon Wentz

Arched ceilings are quite popular in Mediterranean interior design. They are often paired with arched windows and they have a very elegant and stylish look. The designs can differ from ceilings with exposed beams to minimalist ceilings and ceilings with intricate designs.

Warm wood.

by CJ Berg Photography

by J. Grant Design Studio

by Refined llc

by AWH Photo & Design.

by Jenkins Custom Homes

It’s no secret that wood makes a room feel warm and welcoming. But there are many ways in which you can integrate this material in your home’s interior design. Wooden floors are the most common but they’re not the only option. Wooden ceilings can be even more charming and eye-catching.

Modern ceilings.

by Pepe Calderin Design

by Markeng Lish Architects

by The design mill

by Scott Pease Photography

by Bosworth Hoedemaker and Garret Cord Werner

by Barry Grossman

by Alexandre Parent

by Sabaxter Builders

The styles and designs we’ve described so far don’t exactly fit in most modern homes. Here, the designers try to come up with all sorts of unusual and interesting designs and ways to give character to the ceiling and to make an important part of the whole interior décor.

Black and white ceilings.

by Susan Gilmore

by Brunelleschi

by Hans Fonk

by Angela Todd Designs

by Andrew Snow

by Jan Skacelik(etsy)

by Adrian Gregorutti

by Becki Peckham

Both white and black are very complex colors, despite their simplicity. When combined, they gain a timeless and classical beauty, so versatile that it can be seen in all styles and all domains and fields. In interior design, white is the go-to color for the ceiling but it’s not always the case.

Bold ceilings.

by Tineke Triggs

by Greg Riegler

by Fuller Interiors

by by Julie Soefer

It’s quite unusual to encounter ceilings that feature bold colors. Usually, we choose neutral colors or pastel shades. But vibrant colors can really make the ceiling stand out and this can be an interesting option to explore. Let’s take a look at some examples and see how this would work out.

Concrete ceilings

by Rad Design Inc

by Chipper Hatter

by Ivan Hunter

by Leicht

Concrete ceilings and concrete floors in general are used mostly in industrial interior designs and decors. But they can also be an interesting choice for modern and contemporary as well as for Mediterranean designs. They usually have a rough, unfinished look which makes them stand out.