Look up for a minute and take it all in. It’s okay, we will be here when you’re finished…
Odds are that, if you are indoors in your Philadelphia, PA home, you were just staring at your ceiling. Did you like what you saw or was it dingy, dirty and home to a cobweb or two?
Sometimes referred to as the fifth wall, ceilings are often overlooked when we plot our interior design ideas. Don’t worry, we are not here to judge, but rather save the day… in fact, you could call us the superheroes of the ceiling.
Check out these five color guidelines and painting tips as you prepare to show your ceiling some much needed love.
- Mood– What sort of atmosphere are you hoping to create in your room? Light and airy? Dramatic and intimate? The answers to these questions can guide you as you choose your ceiling paint color. To create the illusion of space in a smaller room, white ceilings are the way to go. If you are looking to add drama and draw the eye upward, consider using a deeper or brighter color on your ceilings, especially if you are working with neutral gray or white walls.
- Wall color– Before you paint your fifth wall, consider the wall paint color of the other four. If you are working with a lighter wall color, think about continuing it onto your ceilings. This creates a cohesive feeling and can serve to provide definition in your space, especially if your room has unique architectural features. Using two different colors can create an attractive contrast between your walls and ceiling. To simplify this process and create balance, consider diluting your wall paint color with white at a ratio of 75% white and 25% wall color.
- Light– How much natural light are you getting in your space? Before choosing a paint color you should always consider your lighting. For rooms with less natural light, white ceilings are your best choice because they reflect the light that is coming into the room naturally. This gives your room a brighter, roomier feeling and provides more breathing room for your mind’s eye.
- Definition of Space- Think about your molding, woodwork, or ceiling beams for a minute. What are they doing to provide a natural shape and definition for your room? Use this as you brainstorm interior design ideas and ceiling paint colors. These architectural details make it easy to decide where to stop and start your wall and ceiling paint colors.
Painting your ceiling is an easy way to refresh your room and change or enhance the ambiance of your space but it requires a decent amount of prep work to protect your room, furniture, and floors. Save yourself some time this fall and give our team of professional painters a call. Take a look through our portfolio of interior painting projects and see for yourself just what we can do to enhance and beautify your Cherry Hill, NJ home before your holiday guests arrive.