Ceilings are perhaps not them first thing you notice when enter but they really create an ambience and can make your space look smaller or bigger than it is. A room with a low ceiling usually feels uncomfortable, so if you don’t have high ones, why not create such an illusion?
Use Glossy Paint On the Ceilings
It will reflect the light and the ceilings ill seem higher, just keep in mind that the ceiling surface should be ideal.
glossy neutral-colored ceiling creates an illusion of higher ceiling room
glossy finishes reflect the light and that's what you need
use different shades of paints with glossy finishes
even if the glossy ceiling is dark, it creates a dimension
Use Glass Walls Or Floor To Ceiling Windows
Just like glossy paint, glass has the property of reflecting things around. That’s why a glass wall or a large window will increase the sense of space and will also provide natural daylight.
such glazing will fill the room with light
floor to ceiling windows with thin framing make your indoors merge with outdoors
glass reflects the light no less than glossy finishes
keep the framing light-colored for a better effect
Paint The Ceiling Lighter Than The Walls
Lighter ceilings create an imposing effect and shape the illusion of a large and bright space. A dark colored floor will also do the trick!
light dimensional ceiling and a dark wooden floor
turquoise ceiling and navy walls for a contrast
black walls and a white ceiling make room look bigger
Hang Your Curtains Close To the Ceiling
Even if the windows are small, floor-to-ceilings curtains will unveil magnificent features of the room, that you were not aware of.
pastel bedroom with color block curtains hung to the ceiling
contrasting curtains hung right to the ceiling
these neutral curtains seem to double the height of the ceiling
Avoid Using Pendant Lamps
Pendant lamps are specially designed for high ceilings, mainly because they make the ceiling look closer to the floor. If you have low ceilings, we advise you to use flush mounted lighting, even though these may not have such an alluring design.
metal flush mounted lighting
simple ceiling mounted lamps make the ceiling higher
Decorate Your Walls With Vertical Stripes
Vertical stripes visually make any space higher, that’s the effect they produce. Pay attention to stylish striped wallpapers and enjoy the effect you’ll get!
this incredible striped wall art not only catches an eye and makes the ceiling higher
just one accent striped wall will be enough
non-traditional stripes will catch an eye