Tips to Design Your Bedroom Ceiling

When we think of decorating a room we generally tend to neglect the ceiling despite the fact that considering the ceiling as the fifth wall and decorating it adds one new dimension to the bedroom decoration. An elegantly done ceiling design not only livens up the ceiling but also accents other architectural features of the room. Texture paints, POP, gypsum board, wood, wallpaper, glass, mirror, tin and some other metals are generally used in ceiling designs. It is very important to prepare the ceiling before doing the ceiling designs as all the materials are very sensitive to moisture and while you design a bedroom ceiling, it is important to keep in mind that a bedroom ceiling design should not dominate the interiors of the room and should match the existing theme of the bedroom.

POP (Plaster of Paris)

POP ceiling design is borrowed from Victorian style of ceiling design. The property of POP that it can be mould in any shape and design with the help of moulds has made it the most widely used material for false ceiling. Numerous numbers of bedroom ceiling designs say heavy ornamental, elegant skirting, flowery patterns etc. can be created with POP. Ornamentation at the corners or encircling the lighting fixtures or fan is the most popular POP ceiling design. The ornamentation can also be painted with metallic colors like gold silver and copper to complement the interiors of the bedroom and give it a royal look.

A new contemporary way is creating a false recessed ceiling of shapes like U- shaped, L- shaped, circular, oval or any other geometrical pattern using POP and embed the lighting fixtures in this lowered ceiling. The central part of the roof can also be recessed leaving the boarder against the walls. This will help in highlighting the walls. The whimsical lighting can also be placed in the recessed portion along with some spot lighting to show up the paintings and family photographs hung on the wall. Some lighting fixture hanging from the ceiling can also be placed at a corner to facilitate reading.

Wooden ceiling designs

Wooden ceiling designs are most common after POP. It is very important to match the color and texture of the wood with the other furniture in the room to maintain the uniformity. The wood ceilings can be installed in the form of tiles and panels in the combination with other materials like glass, POP, tin etc. A ceiling with sleek POP design along the edges and a recessed portion made up of wooden planks and glass in between with lighting fixtures at the center gives the room a rich and fanciful look. Just a simple skirting using wooden beading is one very minimalistic ceiling design. A ceiling design with wooden beams installed in intervals in combination with mirror makes a small room look spacious. The manmade wood like block board, chip board, hard board etc. are easily available and comparatively cheaper and can be used for the false ceiling. Wood provides a warm and cozy environment ,so wooden ceiling is one of the best solutions for the ceiling designs in a bedroom.

Choosing a right color to paint 

Paint is one of the most affordable solutions of decorating bedroom ceiling and can change the ambience of the room. Choosing a right color to paint is very important. If the room is having high ceiling, use warm and passionate shades like purple, brown to make the room feel cozy. In case the room is small and have ceiling at standard height use colors from neutral palette such as white, cream and beige. Adding fanciful lighting fixtures along with the paint to the ceiling is one elegant and light in weight solution for the ceiling design of a bedroom.

Wallpapers for wall

Wallpaper is another affordable and an efficient way of decorating ceiling. Wallpapers are available in a great variety of colors, patterns and textures, so it is very easy to find wallpaper that suits the theme of your bedroom. Customized wallpaper designs are also available in market.

Tin tiles

Tin tiles in a combination with wood provide whimsical ceiling designs and is liked by interior designers for contemporary bed room interiors. Shiny and reflective surface of the tin when used in geometrical shapes creates an interesting drama of light and makes the focal point of the room. Tin tiles come in many patterns and colors, some designer’s prefer using copper tin tiles in the place of classic silver tin tile to give the room a warm look. Embossed tin tiles with the minimal lighting only, lights up the room and gives the room a rich royal and contemporary look.