Had enough of looking up at clinical white ceilings? From wondrous wallpapers to playful pops of paint, we’re exploring the latest decorating ideas for your fifth wall.
Whether you’re thinking about doing a complete overhaul of your space or want to take your existing design to the next level, look up! Gone are the days of plain ceilings, it’s time to embrace daring decorating ideas. With the help of wallpaper, paint, and decorative plasterwork, you can truly take your fifth walls out of the ordinary.
Intrigued? Read on to get inspired…
Statement kitchen-diner ceilings
Has your period property been stripped of its character? Why not bring it back with the help of decorative plasterwork? Here, Martin Moore’s New Deco cabinetry was built with extra height to meet the impressive elevations of the room and the striking stucco ceiling. With the original ceiling restored, great care was taken not to affix any lighting that would detract from its ornate pattern.
Characterised by clean lines, Scandinavian interiors focus on neutral colour palettes and nature-inspired materials and textures. To achieve that cosy, hygge feeling, wrap your kitchen in warmth by cladding the walls and ceiling in wood planks. You will also benefit from good acoustics – ideal if you’re hybrid working – and improved insulation.
Embrace the colour drenching trend and make an impact by painting the walls, skirtings and ceiling of your kitchen-diner in one shade. “This will create an enveloping sensation from the moment you step into the room,” says Helen Shaw, director of marketing (international) at Benjamin Moore. “Jeweled Peach used here creates a space that feels vibrant and convivial. And the contrasting white skylight portal gives the room a glow.”
Inject a touch of sunshine into your kitchen-diner with a bold pop of yellow. Vibrant, zesty shades inspire positivity, so you will get a boost of dopamine every time you step inside.
Or, if you want a moodier look, embrace a two-tone look with darker shades. This dramatic dining room features navy panelling and rich teal paint on the upper half of the walls and ceiling.
However, decorative plasterwork, panelling, and paint are not the only tools to help you elevate your kitchen ceiling. Make a statement with joyful wallpaper designs – from florals and stripes to geometric motifs.
Ideas for snugs
You can add a playful touch to your living room with quirky, retro-inspired patterns on the ceiling, sure to catch everyone’s eye. “Wallpapering a ceiling might be tricky, but it’s well worth it,” says Catherine Jacob, head of design at Hovia, who recommends paste-the-wall solutions for ceilings. “This is mainly because using paste gives you a little wiggle room for adjustment, as opposed to peel-and-stick wallpaper which adheres in place instantly.”
Or do you want a cocooning feeling in your snug? “Drenching the space in a single or a few carefully selected patterns can create a cohesive and confident look with major impact,” says Caroline Aston, interior design executive at House of Hackney. “If you are taking the print onto the ceiling, consider a non-directional pattern to avoid it looking upside down. I would consider countering the print with block colour on pieces of furniture or accessories or using complimentary paint on architectural features and doors.”
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