The ceiling is the fifth wall of your room, but sometimes I think it should be called the forgotten wall.  Everyone gets wrapped up in decorating their walls with faux finishes and fabulous artwork and then they run out of steam when it comes to the ceiling.  In reality, this is a fantastic place to pull it all together and really highlight the room.  I have some simple solutions that will bring your ceiling from forgotten to fantastic in no time.

Paint - Don’t just leave your ceiling the drab old white that was there when you moved in.  Consider painting it a color a bit lighter than your walls or a crisp light blue.  It will give the room a light, airy feeling.  I recommend Benjamin Moore Morning Sky Blue or Whispering Spring.

Lighting - Mood lighting is critical, especially where you are dining or relaxing.  An intriguing iron chandelier or a sleek contemporary pendent accessorizes the room perfectly.

Medallions - Used with or without a light fixture, ceiling medallions are like cuff-links on a fine men’s shirt.  They take it to the next level.  Medallions are a fairly inexpensive way to add value to your space with added architectural detail.

A couple of things to consider when choosing a medallion:

1. Blank Canvas - Medallions are made of plaster or high density urethane and primed to be painted in any way you fancy.  Consider painting one to coordinate with your fixture for an updated feel.
2. Cover up - Ceiling medallions are a good way to cover old marks on the ceiling or a junction box you don’t intend on using.
3. Style - Keep the style of your fixture and the rest of your room in mind.  Take cues from the woodwork in your room.
4. Selecting a Size - There are no hard and fast rules on selecting a size.  I prefer the medallion to be a bit smaller than a chandelier and a lot smaller than a fan.  The larger your room and higher your ceiling the larger the medallion you should choose.  Taping a cardboard template to the ceiling is the easiest way to make a good decision.

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Tags: lighting, walls & ceilings

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