8 Techniques to Decorate Low Ceilings in Your Home for an Instant Spacious Look
One common issue I frequently encounter when designing home renovations is dealing with rooms that have low ceilings. If you want to make a room feel taller, what can you do? The best solution is to remove the ceiling, but this isn't feasible for every room. Some room designs aren't suitable for exposing structural elements or systems, necessitating the presence of a ceiling. Additionally, sometimes the systems above the ceiling prevent raising it further.
Today, I’m sharing some simple decorating techniques to help you apply these ideas and create a more spacious feel in your home.
1. Choose Low Furniture
Salintara Condominium by The Collective
Opting for furniture with a lower height increases the distance between the furniture and the ceiling, creating a sense of height. For example, placing a low L-shaped sofa in the corner can make the room feel more spacious. Alternatively, raising the bed platform and placing a mattress on it can give the illusion that the ceiling is higher when sitting on the floor or bed.
2. Install Floor-to-Ceiling Glass Doors
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Installing glass doors that reach the ceiling has multiple benefits. Not only does it make the walls appear longer, but it also helps the room feel wider, more open, and less cramped, creating a deeper perspective.
3. Hang Long Curtains Close to the Ceiling
Thanakorn Residence by The Collective
Installing long curtains that extend from the ceiling to the floor, rather than just framing the windows, prevents horizontal lines from dividing the walls. This creates a seamless wall appearance, making the ceiling look higher and the room feel more spacious.
4. Decorate Walls with Vertical Lines
Adding vertical lines to the walls can create an optical illusion that makes the walls appear taller. This not only looks beautiful but also adds dimension and texture, making the room feel wider compared to flat-painted walls.
5. Use Wall Lights Inside the Home
Buri Sriphu Hotel Renovation by The Collective
Installing wall sconces can illuminate low walls, making them feel larger. Additionally, highlighting focal points on the walls can divert attention from the low ceiling.
6. Hang Pendant Lights Over Furniture
Thew Talay Cha-am by The Collective
Hanging pendant lights over furniture, such as dining tables or counters, creates a connection between the floor and the ceiling, adding emphasis and dimension to the room. The vertical lines of the hanging lights also contribute to the illusion of height.
7. Create a Focal Point
Saransiri - Saimai Residence by The Collective
Many homes paint the ceiling the same color as the walls, but in homes with low ceilings, this can make the space feel cramped and lacking in dimension. An interesting option is to choose contrasting materials and colors for the walls and ceiling, creating a distinctive feature and atmosphere.
8. Paint the Ceiling a Darker Color for Depth
I’m fly Studio by The Collective
Most people choose light or white colors for walls and ceilings, as they create a soothing atmosphere and make the room feel larger, blending the ceiling with the walls. However, opting for a darker ceiling color can also be a great choice, as the darkness gives the impression of depth, making the ceiling feel further away and surprisingly increasing the perceived height of the room.
