Decorated Ceiling: Inspirations for Your Project

When it comes to home decor, we immediately think of rugs, paintings, wallpapers, vases and other items that transform the floor, walls or shelves of the environment. But it is possible to innovate and go beyond: the ceilings can also be transformed and give an incredible air to the decor!

Having a decorated ceiling will be the difference in your project and will bring beauty, harmony and creativity to the space being decorated. The ceiling rarely receives attention, and this is where you can excel in decoration.

Far beyond just a neutral space, with a lamp to provide lighting, feature wall design ceilings can be incorporated and complemented by chandeliers, decorative lighting objects, wallpapers, stickers, layers of paint, ceilings, plaster, wood and much more!

Looking for inspiration to renovate the decor in this part of the space? Read on and learn about our tips:

5 Inspirations to Decorate the Ceiling

To transform the ceiling above our heads, there is no single right option or magic formula. There are several possibilities that you can work and decorate this space, which is very good! Here are some ceiling decor inspirations that can transform your project:

1. Ceiling decorated with plaster

A well-known option is to decorate the ceiling with plaster moldings that, combined with good lighting, create a sophisticated and modern environment.

Crown moldings are structures created with plaster on the ceiling that form cracks through which light passes. By adding a finish to the ceiling and a complementary form of lighting, plaster moldings allow for an air of elegance and minimalism.

This is a popular choice because it's easy and practical to apply to projects, and it doesn't require a lot of budgets. Thus, satisfaction is guaranteed: the ceiling looks beautiful, modern and elegant – without spending too much.

There are different types of crown molding, such as open molding, which has an opening in the central space of the ceiling and brings indirect lighting that reflects on the ceiling, ensuring comfortable lighting for the environment.

The closed crown molding, on the other hand, does not have this opening and the lining is lowered only at the point where the wall and ceiling meet. The lights here are usually central, on the ceiling, and the crown molding is complemented with spotlights.

2. Wallpaper up to the ceiling!

The ceilings can also receive a perfect dose of colors, art, designs or prints with the application of wallpapers. They can even be combined with the moldings and the spaces opened by them.

The decoration using wallpaper on the ceiling guarantees a dose of personality and movement to the environment. You can either apply it only to the ceiling, bringing all the attention of the decoration to the place or by combining the application on the wall with the ceiling, giving an aspect of harmony and continuity in the decoration.

The colors can be vivid, in multicolored and flashy prints or even in more discreet and basic patterns, which will add a more classic tone to the ceiling.

The harmonization of this decoration is also completed with the chosen lighting, which can be indirect with plaster molding, recessed lighting or even with elegant and modern pendant lighting.

3. Chandeliers that bring class to the environment

Synonymous with elegance, sophistication and refinement, chandeliers are a perfect option to create environments with a luxurious and exuberant air.

This piece, which is so classic, is found in different shapes and sizes and, therefore, there are several compositions that can be made with this lighting. From crystal chandeliers to the more rustic ones, they have the potential to be the most conspicuous decor item and dominate the room with their sumptuousness.

And those who think that chandeliers are only suitable for large rooms are wrong: they can be used in the living room, kitchen, bedrooms and even bathrooms or washrooms.

What you need to be aware of is whether the size of the chandelier is compatible with the size of the room and your organization. They need to adapt to space, so as not to be overly large and disproportionate to the environment.

4. Burnt cement: industrial style even on the ceiling

The industrial style is a very notable trend in decoration and architecture in recent times: burnt cement walls, rustic furniture and exposed pipes have won over homes and establishments.

And, if you have in mind the implementation of this style of decoration, know that the ceilings are also space for it!

The industrial-style decorated ceiling is painted in burnt cement style, which mimics natural concrete, and can be finished off with lighting that adds the finishing touch to the rustic look, such as metal pendants.

5. Painting on the ceiling 

A cheap and practical option to put into action is the addition of layers of paint on the ceiling, which will gain color and contrast with the painting.

Although it is a basic decoration, there are many ways to decorate the space with just paint: with vibrant and eye-catching colors that add a touch of boldness and attitude to the environment. Colors in more sober tones also have their place, such as earth tones, dark green or petroleum blue.

You can paint just the ceiling, or create a composition in which the paint also takes part of the top baseboard, filling the space well and bringing the presence of colors in the space's decoration.

See how the ceiling can come alive and have personality in different ways? And it is possible to decorate this space with different budgets, from the application of simple paintings or wallpapers to the use of chandeliers.

And since we're talking about the ceiling, the lights are indispensable elements there! So, to make your project even better, how about checking out our post that explains what is the best type of crown molding lighting for your project?

Now that you've been inspired by the 5 ideas presented in this post, decorating your space just got a little easier, isn't it? If you want more content like this, continue here on our blog: we always publish decorating tips to transform your home.