Updating Your Room's Fifth Wall

The largest unfinished space in any home is often the ceiling. Although popcorn and sparkly treatments are out-of-date, these treatments are still very common. At Vander Berg’s we encouraging you to grab your scrapers and add some new life to the forgotten ceiling!

There are several creative options to enhance your room’s appeal through the ceiling. 

Wallpapered Ceilings

One of the latest trends is wallpapering the ceiling to draw the eyes up.  You can use wallpaper with a distinct pattern as shown below. Another option is using paintable wallpaper to create a faux look such as tin ceilings or various textures.

Painted Ceilings

Simply painting the ceiling a different shade can make a dramatic difference in a room. For taller ceiling darker colors make the room feeling cozy and defined. While painting lower ceilings a lighter shade will make the room feel larger than it actually is. An unexpected flair can be added to the room by painting the four walls a subdued color and adding a pop of color to the ceiling as shown below.  

Painted Murals

Murals on the ceiling are not only for the Sistine Chapel, but can also add panache to a room. Fun or dramatic, a ceiling mural can instantly set a room’s mood. A few examples are below. 

Molding

Molding can add dimension, architectural appeal and just finish a room. Most instantly envision crown molding, but there are so many more options! Molding can be used to frame sections of the ceiling, or create a tray ceiling look.  Some examples of ceilings featuring molding are below. 

So now is the time to reclaim your ceiling, scape off the popcorn and sparkles and add a fresh new look to your room!

- Patti