When you think of giving a room a fresh, upgraded look with a new paint color, you probably only think of painting the walls. But you’re forgetting another surface you can use to express your style, make a bold statement, and create a unique space in your home—the ceiling. But that doesn’t mean you should treat the ceiling just like all the rest of the walls with the same color. When you paint the ceiling, it can have a dramatic impact, so you want to make sure it’s having the effect you want. Here is how you can work with your painting contractor to make sure your ceiling works to your advantage.
Look Beyond White
For decades, the go-to color for the ceiling has been varying shades of white. But that is changing! Contemporary style includes color on the ceiling, and luckily, there are countless colors to choose from. Options range from light and subtle colors to dark, bold colors leaving the doors are wide open to new design possibilities.
Factors to Consider When Painting the Ceiling
Before you select the color you want above your head, you need to answer a few questions. These can guide you toward the ideal color and shade you’re looking for.
What Is the Purpose of the Room?
Not all interior painting is the same. The way you paint a library or a dining room will likely be different than how you’d paint the master bedroom, which will also be different from the extra bathroom. Are guests going to see and spend time in this room? Determining what the room will be used for can help you decide which color to put on the ceiling.
What Feeling Do You Want in the Room?
When you enter the room, what sensation do you want to experience? Keep in mind that the color you choose can have a psychological effect on you and your family. For bedrooms, which usually serve as a place to relax and unwind, you may want to use cool blues, greens, grays, or browns. However, for dining rooms or other rooms meant for entertaining, warmer tones, including reds, oranges, or yellows can make a fun statement while invigorating everyone in the room.
Do you want the room to feel huge or cozy? Lighter colors tend to make a room feel larger, which comes in handy when you have a low ceiling and want to create a spacious feeling. Deeper colors on the ceiling bring in the space to feel more intimate.
Ultimately, the ceiling is another opportunity to transform your house into a home for you, your family, and your guests. By making a bolder choice than white, you can enjoy your spaces more and express what makes your home unique.
About Platinum Paint of Allen
Platinum Painting has been helping North Texas homeowners express their style for more than a decade. For every project, we offer a free color consultation to assist in the color-choosing process, if needed. Our estimators are also experienced and knowledgeable and can provide insight to current trends, including those with painting ceilings. If you would like to schedule your complimentary, in-person estimate, you can contact us by clicking here.