12 Ceiling Colours That Aren't White & Why You Would Want Them
These surprising ceiling colours will have you looking up to them and away from the ubiquitous white
The colour of the ceiling can have a big impact on the overall feel of a room. Although any shade of white is the safest to paint the largest surface of any room, there is an entire rainbow of colours to be chosen from for the ‘fifth wall’, if one is willing to step out of the box. So, if you wish to go beyond the basic neutral and add some excitement to a room, these colours will have you reaching for the brush next time the home’s coming up for a facelift.
2. True blue
The classic combination of blue and white is given a fresh twist here with the ceiling sporting blue in a satin finish and walls painted white. The glazed effect gives the room an ice-cool feel along with visually extending the space.
The classic combination of blue and white is given a fresh twist here with the ceiling sporting blue in a satin finish and walls painted white. The glazed effect gives the room an ice-cool feel along with visually extending the space.
3. Filled with red
When an impactful ceiling is the goal, what better hue to choose than red? Here, paired with black, it packs a punch and contrary to making the room feel small, the red glaze reflects enough light to keep the ceiling from overpowering the room.
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When an impactful ceiling is the goal, what better hue to choose than red? Here, paired with black, it packs a punch and contrary to making the room feel small, the red glaze reflects enough light to keep the ceiling from overpowering the room.
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4. Lime ’n’ lemony
A contrasting colour on the ceiling can alter your perception of the space. The lime-green and blue pairing is a high-contrast combination, with the ceiling bouncing light down into the room, enhancing the room’s character.
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A contrasting colour on the ceiling can alter your perception of the space. The lime-green and blue pairing is a high-contrast combination, with the ceiling bouncing light down into the room, enhancing the room’s character.
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5. Sunshine yellow
Painted a bold yellow, the ceiling here is pretty much the accent wall, brightening a mostly neutral setting and infusing the room with a happy, cheery feel. The staircase in the same hue just rounds off the whole experience, and the matching coffee table ties it all together.
Painted a bold yellow, the ceiling here is pretty much the accent wall, brightening a mostly neutral setting and infusing the room with a happy, cheery feel. The staircase in the same hue just rounds off the whole experience, and the matching coffee table ties it all together.
6. Grey matters
If you always dreamt of having a dark dramatic room, go right ahead. Just make sure to opt for a lighter shade of the same colour for the ceiling. The light grey of the ceiling here, as compared to the darker walls, makes the room feel cosier and more intimate without being too dark.
If you always dreamt of having a dark dramatic room, go right ahead. Just make sure to opt for a lighter shade of the same colour for the ceiling. The light grey of the ceiling here, as compared to the darker walls, makes the room feel cosier and more intimate without being too dark.
7. Black magic
Black isn’t for everyone, but this striking room could change anyone’s mind. The black ceiling balances the volume of natural light by day, and by night it is the perfect foil for a geometric burst of lights – apart from giving the room an ultra-modern twist.
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Black isn’t for everyone, but this striking room could change anyone’s mind. The black ceiling balances the volume of natural light by day, and by night it is the perfect foil for a geometric burst of lights – apart from giving the room an ultra-modern twist.
Look at some dramatic and exquisite black interiors
8. Go for gold
An inverted ceiling calls for a dramatic colour to match its elegance. The dull-gold finish of this ceiling is the perfect complement for a room rich in texture and colour.
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An inverted ceiling calls for a dramatic colour to match its elegance. The dull-gold finish of this ceiling is the perfect complement for a room rich in texture and colour.
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9. La vie en rose
A kid’s room is the perfect location to experiment with painting your ceiling a bright colour. Here, a bright pink corresponds with the bedding – a sight to perk up any little girl’s mood.
A kid’s room is the perfect location to experiment with painting your ceiling a bright colour. Here, a bright pink corresponds with the bedding – a sight to perk up any little girl’s mood.
10. Peaches ’n’ cream
Lovers of neutral colours who are hesitant to jump off the deep end, yet want to experiment with colours, can take refuge under a ceiling bordering on the edge of dusty pink and pale peach.
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Lovers of neutral colours who are hesitant to jump off the deep end, yet want to experiment with colours, can take refuge under a ceiling bordering on the edge of dusty pink and pale peach.
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12. Wood is good
Colour need not come only from paint. If you like the look of wood, consider covering the ceiling with wood panelling. If you like it a lot, extend the panels all the way down behind the bed for a warm, cocooning effect that painted walls simply can’t achieve.
Read more:
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Tell us:
Given a choice, which colour would you opt for? Do tell us in the Comments section.
Colour need not come only from paint. If you like the look of wood, consider covering the ceiling with wood panelling. If you like it a lot, extend the panels all the way down behind the bed for a warm, cocooning effect that painted walls simply can’t achieve.
Read more:
Why You Should Paint Your Ceilings in These Colours
False Ceiling Designs for the Bedroom
Tell us:
Given a choice, which colour would you opt for? Do tell us in the Comments section.
Disregarding the unwritten rule that low ceilings require a light colour is this bedroom that proudly sports a chocolate ceiling that, on the contrary, evokes a cosy, intimate feeling. The matching headboard balances the inserted dark colour in a neutral palette.
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