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Choosing Paint Colors for Your Ceiling

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choosing-paint-colors-ceiling-interior-painting-bluenoteWhen browsing interior design ideas for your home, you may check out furniture, accessories, flooring, and interior paint colors for your walls. But what you may not consider is your ceiling. Many designers call the ceiling the “fifth wall” to help clients understand just how important this surface is to overall design scheme.

Look around your home and your friends’ homes in Portland, Oregon and you will most likely see white ceilings. Many people would say that a white ceiling is safe and allows the ceiling to disappear, but that is not always the case. Let’s take a look at a few different strategies to consider when choosing paint colors for your ceiling.

White
White paint on the ceiling can be a good choice if the walls are painted a pale hue. If the walls are pale, then a white ceiling will pleasantly fade into the background. Your focus and attention will be placed on the soft colors of the walls and the art hanging on them, too.

If your walls are just about any other shade, then white creates a contrast, drawing the eye upwards and missing the bold color of your walls. If your walls are white, gray, blue, or any other color, then it is time to choose the right colors for your ceiling.

Match 
Matching the walls and the ceiling may seem like a bold choice, but it looks spectacular in most rooms. Painting the walls and the ceiling the same color creates a rich atmosphere and makes the room feel complete. This works well in small spaces like bathrooms and bedrooms to evoke a soothing mood. Larger rooms that are painted to match will shift the focus to the furnishings and art without a distracting ceiling. If painting the walls and ceiling the exact same color seems too monochromatic for your design plan, then simply dilute the current wall color and apply to the ceiling. This trick can add a little more visual interest to the room while maintaining a bold look. Stick with the same paint sheen for all surfaces for cohesiveness.

Contrast
To truly add character and interest to any room, introduce an entirely new interior paint color on the ceiling. If your walls are white, choose from just about any color for your ceiling. You will love how this completely transforms the look and feel of your room.

For a room with a lot of color, find ceiling paint that acts as a great complement to your current wall color. Find inspiration from your favorite paintings or fabrics. Think beyond what feels “safe” and go bold with your ceiling. Start small by painting the ceiling in a bathroom or foyer to see how you feel about it. Before you know it, you’ll be painting the fifth wall in all of your rooms.

Bluenote Painting knows just how important choosing paint colors is for your home. When you are ready to tackle that fifth wall project, let our professionals get the job done for you. Contact us for a free interior paint estimate.

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