Lighting
Gold LeafFor some metallic glam without the busy patterning of a pressed-tin-style ceiling, gold leaf is a great way to get a subtly multitonal effect that will cast a golden glow throughout a room.Applying gold leaf is a very time-consuming process, but the effect brings an almost royal air and is great for giving a sense of motion and glamour to small or narrow spaces like a hallway or powder room without too much ceiling square footage.
PanelingWood planks are most often seen on the floor, but they look just as beautiful above.While wood-paneled ceilings are often associated with cottages and farmhouses, they can work with a variety of styles of home. Panelling works well for transitional homes, especially in controlled doses like the small strip seen here, bringing texture and richness to the ceiling that a solid color can’t match.
Gloss. Ultra-high-gloss paint is not easy to apply to a ceiling because it has a slower drying time and thus lots of opportunity to drip or become uneven. But it’s not impossible for expert professionals, and the results can be stunning, especially when paired with sparkling ceiling fixtures and beautiful natural light.Alternately, a “stretched ceiling” uses a layer of high-tech material suspended just below the true ceiling to create a gloss effect (or other finishes) that paint alone cannot achieve.How to hire a painter to do your interiors
ColorBesides bringing texture to a space, a great light fixture can also bring a dose of color. And they don’t have to be limited entirely to neutral hues. Like a rug, a great colorful chandelier can bring an accent hue into the center of a room in an unexpected way that shows a lot of personality.Keep in mind that a light fixture isn’t as easy to switch out as an accent paint color on the walls, so choosing a safe-bet hue like a dreamy blue is a good long-term choice.How to Choose a Dining Table Light
Lights in tactile, organic materials can completely change the atmosphere of a room. Take this beachy light, which lends this bedroom the character of a resort town getaway. Whether you want to play against the hard surfaces in a modern space or already have a lot of engaging texture at hand, it usually can’t hurt to add a little more to your palette. And a chandelier is an unexpected place to do so.
How to Pick the Diameter of Your ChandelierWhen choosing a chandelier for most spaces, one general rule of thumb will give you a good guide on choosing a size:Width of room (in feet) + length of room (in feet) = diameter/width of chandelier (in inches).So, for example, if your room is 14 feet long by 10 feet wide, a 24-inch diameter chandelier would look proportionate (14 feet + 10 feet = 24 feet, which you convert to inches).
The Nordium light fixture came from a local shop. “It didn’t come in gold, so we got a copper one and spray-painted it,” Knox says.Share: Have you used a statement wallpaper in your living room? Tell us about it or, even better, show us in the Comments.MoreSee why dark navy is a stunning alternative to blackFind interior designers near you
That being said, ceiling moldings can look grand and very high-end in a modern home as well. Even just a few strips in a simple shape or pattern can beautifully frame a ceiling light and bring a sense of polish.Generally with thin moldings like this (2 inches wide or less) I would recommend painting them the same as the rest of the ceiling so the moldings remain a subtle element of architectural texture.
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