Feature walls have long been a hot home interiors trend, but it’s now time for this to step aside, as feature ceilings are set to be the hottest home interiors trend of 2018. Gone are the days of boring brilliant white ceilings, as this trend makes use of the ‘fifth wall’ and brings a whole new vibe to any room and flips traditional design upside down. Pinterest reported a 300% increase in searches for ‘statement ceilings’ during 2017 and several designers and magazines have also reported on this grand design statement. Are you ready to test out this trend? Here are a few different ways to create your very own statement ceiling:
Patterned Wallpaper
Keeping the walls plain in colour and opting to make a show of the ceiling is a fantastic way to bring a sense of uniqueness to a room. For bedrooms, galactic themes or starry skies are the perfect options; use our custom wallpaper tool, and you can pick the design of your dreams to be printed on paper for easy application. Rooms such as living rooms, hallways and studies with high ceilings can benefit from this bold design feature. Dark colours, however, should be avoided in small spaces or areas with low ceilings as this can make the room feel less spacious.
Bold Paint
In the same way you would use a bold paint colour to create a feature wall, you can create a feature ceiling. This is the simplest and often cheapest way to make a statement and is best paired with a simple, neutral wall colour. Paint the ceiling as you would with typical brilliant white paint, or take the borders over the top of the walls for an elegant finish. Rich colours such as emerald, the colour of the year, ultraviolet or deep terracotta shades work fantastically well.
Ceiling Murals
Although ceiling murals are often associated with grand palaces, cathedrals and museums, there’s no reason not to adopt the same style of grandeur in your own home! This is often one of the pricier options when it comes to statement ceilings, as you’ll need a professional to create your masterpiece. A most cost-effective alternative is to transfer a mural onto a roll of our printed wallpaper, which will be much quicker and cheaper than hiring a professional to paint your ceiling!
Statement Lighting
Statement lighting can be used in conjunction with the trends mentioned above or can be used alone for a less dramatic effect. From hanging industrial lights to grand chandeliers, lighting truly can transform a room, particularly those with limited amounts of natural light. Lights with reflective features can create magical effects on the wall, while paper cut or laser cut shades can cast stunning images onto the walls.
Fun Features
Over the years, many creative homeowners have come up with a stunning array of fun feature ceilings. A few of our favourites include a ceiling filled with hanging books, silk canopies, twinkling LED stars, and filled-glass bauble displays! Unleash your inner artist and see what you can come up with, as this can add an interesting element to even the smallest and dullest of rooms.