Skyward Masterpieces: Topping off a great room with a spectacular ceiling
Ceiling design ideas
Who says vertical decor is limited to wall art? These unforgettable ceilings are proof that art can transcend to grand heights. With bold geometrics, stark contrasts, and effective use of light, these room toppers draw the eye upward -- and make it difficult to look back down.
With a ceiling like this, it's impossible for the room below to be anything but extraordinary. Incandescent metallics beautifully reflect the light, contrasted by smooth white with gleaming chrome accents. This is a fitting topper for cutting-edge contemporary spaces.
Adding perpendicular beams that run from ceiling to floor is a visually arresting way to add geometric dimension to a room. This angular space is crowned by an intriguing low ceiling with artistic cut-outs and embedded lighting, doubling as overhead art.
With an ordinary ceiling, this may have ended up as just another modern kitchen. But with the contemporary tray style, creative cut-outs, and dividing beam, it becomes a compelling space rich in dimension.
Embedding lighting into ceilings is a longtime designers' trick for illuminating without sacrificing valuable room space. Here, the compact ceiling fixtures simulate indoor stars, creating the feel of an indoor planetarium. What a creative way to add ambiance, especially when paired with the floor-to-ceiling windows.
This tropical room wouldn't be nearly as effective without the bamboo-inspired ceiling that tops it off. I love the contrast between the wood and the bold wall coloring. By bringing the great outdoors inside -- and up -- the designer has captured the essence of the West Indies.
This Tudor-style ceiling adds a dramatic contrast to this tropical space. The dark mahogany beams accentuate the intriguing angles of this unforgettable ceiling, making it as striking to behold as a piece of fine artwork.