Your interior design plans might include a splashy accent wall, refinished hardwood and open shelving. But have you thought about the ceiling design? Although often overlooked, the ceiling enhances the aesthetic of a room—think of it as another wall directly above you.
Ceiling interior design trends can have a long or short shelf life. If you’re searching for a fresh take on different options, this article provides a deep dive into style updates to watch in 2024.
When 2024 arrives, expect to see ceilings painted in muted colors like soft pink, canary yellow, mint green and baby blue. If your custom home includes smaller bedrooms for younger family members or overnight guests, light colors can make ceilings look higher and give the space a brighter, airier feel.
Using pastel colors in interior design is an old trend that comes out of hibernation occasionally. The soft colors were staples in the Rococo architectural design of the 18th century. The subtle pop of color is perfect for homeowners who want to avoid white or beige (two classic options) but aren’t ready to commit to a vibrant, saturated hue.
A pastel-covered ceiling seamlessly blends in with the modern farmhouse aesthetic. The style includes rustic wooden cabinetry, vintage couches, wallpaper and barn doors bathed in pastel hues. Consider using one of the accent colors in the room as the color for the ceiling to create a sense of cohesion. To make a bold statement, choose a ceiling color that contrasts with other colors in the room. Pink and green, blue and yellow and green and purple are contrasting color pairings to consider.
When you think of tile as a material in interior design, bathroom flooring or a kitchen backsplash likely comes to mind. Don’t dismiss the power of tile to provide textural interest and depth to other house fixtures. A tile ceiling, for example, is a bolder take on classic moldings. Cover the entire surface with decorative tiles or use them to pull focus to a specific area of the ceiling. For example, hanging a chandelier from a grid of tiles in the center of the ceiling helps the light fixture stand out.
A tile ceiling is an excellent choice for a Craftsman-style interior design scheme. Wooden tiles, for instance, complement wooden benches, open shelving and other built-in fixtures commonly found in Craftsman homes. A patterned tin tile ceiling and stained-glass windows add interesting textural contrast to the other interior surfaces.
Wood is a classic ceiling material that stands the test of time. There are, however, different wooden ceiling styles that go in and out of fashion. The ornate ceilings of the past will be replaced by a framework of sleek boardwalk-style beams in 2024. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, a wooden ceiling can make your home more comfortable. The material is an excellent insulator to keep interiors warm during fall and winter or prevent conditioned air from escaping outside during spring and summer.
A sleek wooden ceiling made of cedar or birch enhances the airy atmosphere in a mid-century modern home. Light shining through floor-to-ceiling windows highlights the wood grain and knots. The uniform shape of the long slats complements the sleek, minimalist accents in a modern home, too.
Exposed wood beams are expected to remain popular, especially in more relaxed rustic homes. Painting the beams to match your ceiling color gives you the texture and dimension you want with a softer, fresher take on an enduring trend.
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