10 alternative ceiling ideas—make an impact with floral wallpapers, painted skies, or slatted panels

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1. Tame the noise

When a room has many hard surfaces, acoustic treatment is often essential for sound control and comfort. Ceiling-mounted acoustic panels offer a convenient solution. This rugged ceiling with a touch of industrial flair contrasts beautifully with the romantic furnishings.

2. From wall to ceiling

Who says you can’t wallpaper your ceiling too? You can think of the ceiling and walls as one continuous surface. Even with bold patterns, a wallpaper with a white base doesn’t feel too heavy on the ceiling. The white ceiling rafts further enhance the three-dimensional effect. The light furnishings appropriately balance this daring design.

3. Appreciate the architecture

Ceilings can reveal valuable pieces of architectural history and showcase features typical of a building’s era. If you’re fortunate enough to have such preserved ceiling elements, cherish them! In this Art Nouveau building, a magnificent square coffered ceiling painted white adds personality without dominating the decor.

4. An alternative to white

A splash of color can work wonders on your ceiling. An intriguing shade can be used to revive yellowed pine panels, for example. However, be mindful when selecting the shade, as the color of a large surface area greatly impacts the room’s atmosphere and perception of space. A soft petrol hue works beautifully in this kitchen with an otherwise neutral color palette.

5. Accentuate with black

Surprisingly, the ceiling beams in this old house are boldly highlighted with color. They bring definition to the otherwise light space. The eye is drawn to the beams while the paneling fades into the background. The range hood and other black accents in the decor seamlessly incorporate the beams into the kitchen design.

6. A piece of heaven

Create a one-of-a-kind ceiling by drawing inspiration from magnificent historic ceiling paintings and making your own masterpiece. Is there anything more soothing than gazing up at a ceiling adorned with a sky, scenery, or ornamental patterns of your choice?

7. Warm atmosphere

Wood brings a sense of warmth into a space. These ceiling slats are made from Lunawood thermowood—a material suitable even for allergy sufferers, as only heat and steam are used in its processing, removing resin from the wood. Knots and the natural character of the wood are beautifully showcased in the warm-toned ceiling. The upper molding of the kitchen cabinets has been cleverly replaced with ceiling slats that seamlessly continue onto the wall.

8. Raise the bar!

The subtly striped slatted ceiling skillfully ties together the light walls and the dark tones of the kitchen, maintaining a calm atmosphere. The shape of the ceiling follows the contour of the roof ridge, adding a sense of spaciousness. Acoustic solutions can also easily be hidden behind the slats if needed.

9. Unified color scheme

The magic of this room’s atmosphere lies in the unified color scheme that repeats from floor to ceiling in various materials and furnishings. The wavy surface pattern of Siparila’s ‘Vire’ ash paneling makes the ceiling interesting and also enhances acoustics. The light tone of the panel comes from white varnish, against which the darker ceiling beams stand out beautifully, accentuating the room’s height.

10. Darker than dark

The ceiling of this unique home is made from OSB board. This board is manufactured from large wood chips that are glued and pressed together in a crisscross pattern. This sturdy material is a good thermal and sound insulator. In a high and spacious room, you can confidently paint the ceiling black without making the space feel oppressive. The terrace canopy and the interior ceiling share the same color, appearing as one continuous surface.