Ceilings and colour

Mistakes not to make

Ceilings and colour ! We know that real estate is closely linked to design and deco. But it happens to fall into error, especially when we rely on our personal taste. Not always, in fact, what we like is also aesthetically beautiful. And in terms of interior decoration, you have to be particularly careful. And what about the fifth wall? Yes, that is what we are going to do today. How to paint the ceiling, without falling into gross errors, but still lethal for your home. And so, whether you rely on the art of DIY, or expert hands, here are the colors to avoid for your ceiling. Let us begin!

The colors too strong

Despite the fashion often said law, we cannot enforce this maxim in real estate. In this case, in fact, we must totally eliminate strong colours. Why this choice? To paint the ceiling too “boldly” would be a serious problem for the second phase: that of the furniture. What colour should we choose for the walls ? And the style for the furniture? In short, the first golden rule to follow is not to choose too strong a colour for the ceiling.

Not necessarily white

Many people, when they think of the ceiling, dwell on white. A bit as a last resort, a bit because the ceiling is par excellence of this color. But listen, listen, you can get out of this canon and have fun.
White, like all light shades, is suitable for extremely small rooms. In these cases, light is essential, so it is better to have a predominantly light room, so that it can spread easily.

And if you like white…

If, on the other hand, white is the colour that has been declared the winner in your selection process, you can immediately compare it with the rest of the walls. Although it starts from a neutral shade, it should still be compatible with the other pre-existing ones. Avoid a 100% pure white, but opt for a slightly less bright shade.
Remember that the ceiling should often be framed by chandeliers. This means that a shade that is too strong could be annoying for the light.

Ceilings and colour

No to wallpaper

A new fashion, it seems, is wallpaper on the ceiling as well. A beautiful idea, if your place is a movie set. But for your home, you should let the ceiling breathe, keeping you on the light shades. Wallpapering would lead to visual heaviness and an upward shift of attention. In other words, the furniture and the rest of the room would lose value.

In conclusion, as far as the ceiling is concerned, there are simple tricks, but unfortunately not everyone takes them into account. If we talk about the fifth wall, it is precisely because it deserves attention like the other four, if not more!


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