Elevate your living room style with these ceiling ideas that will leave you amazed and inspired. Don't miss out on this gamechanger!

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Add Some Parisian Flair With Ornate Molding

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Perhaps you crave a classic Parisian look but are faced with a plain white ceiling. With a bit of creativity, you can add ornate touches to your living room in no time. Many retailers sell architectural moldings that resemble those found in traditional historic apartments, making it easy to achieve this look regardless of where you live.
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Repurpose Bold Wallpaper From a Past Project

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Wallpaper can most definitely be used on the ceiling, which designers often refer to as a room’s “fifth wall.” Pick a pattern that appeals to your aesthetic, whether it’s a bold floral like we see here or something a bit more subdued. If you already have extra paper on hand from a past project, this is a great, budget-friendly option.

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Introduce a Classic Coffered Ceiling to Your Space

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Coffered ceilings never go out of style and add so much visual interest to any room. The exact color combination, layout, and shape you select is entirely up to you.

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Embrace Wooden Beams, or DIY Your Own

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Wooden beams evoke a classic cottage feel and cozy up a space instantly. Note that you can fake this look in your home using your DIY skills and a bit of wood stain.

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Don’t Let a Sloped Ceiling Stump You

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Even if your living room ceiling is a strange shape, you can still have plenty of fun customizing it. This sloped ceiling is covered in a vibrant palm leaf wallpaper which continues all the way down the wall, giving the space a lively and youthful energy.

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Think Outside the Box With a Vibrant Hue

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Many people are choosing to paint their ceilings these days. It’s important to note that you can think outside the box while doing so and opt for a color that you haven’t already used on your walls. Use this as an opportunity to experiment with a shade that you’re drawn to but would prefer to use more sparingly: a bright yellow, for example.

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Pick a Wallpaper That Tricks the Eye

Design: @jenmarie_interiors / PH๏τo: Aimée Mazzenga

This wallpaper is full of personality and resembles a painted mural at first glance. Once again, don’t be shy about adding tons of life to the ceiling; it’s a great opportunity to take some design risks.

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Upgrade Your Light Fixture and Add a Medallion

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In addition to wallpapering your ceiling, consider swapping out the original light fixture with something more reflective of your personal style. You might even want to consider adding a medallion to finish off the look. Small touches like these can instantly elevate a room.

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Stick With White Paint for an Airy Look

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Wooden beams and skylights are a dreamy combination in this light-filled living room. To ensure maximal airiness and light flow, stick with a light neutral paint color on the ceiling.

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Combine Planks and Beams for the Best of Both Worlds

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Together, planks and beams form a beautiful ceiling design in this living room. The white hue is a safe choice, but this setup would look lovely no matter the paint color. This living room’s look is complete with a neutral light fixture.

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Take Lighting Style Into Account

Design: Alexandra Kaehler / PH๏τo: AimÃ©e Mazzenga

Skylights dazzle in this welcoming living room. If you’re opting for sculptural light fixtures like these, you may want to keep your ceiling paint color neutral. This allows your pendants to steal the show.

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Go Geometric With Your Millwork

Design: Dennis Brackeen / PH๏τo: PÃ¤r Bengtsson

This geometric millwork results in a show stopping ceiling moment and truly helps to complete this living room. Don’t underestimate the power the ceiling has in making any space feel a bit more luxe.

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Design a One-of-a-Kind Look With Mixed Materials

Design: Paloma Contreras / PH๏τo: Carmel Brantley

This grandmillennial style living room has natural grᴀsscloth clad with treillage on both the walls and the ceiling. Thoughtful details—such as the playful valances and oversized chandelier—help to tie together the various colors present.

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Keep the Walls White and the Ceiling Bright

Design: Studio Munroe / PH๏τo: Thomas Kuoh

We often see rooms with colorful walls and white ceilings, but why not switch things up a bit and do the opposite? Here, a sky blue ceiling paired with simple white walls looks just as nice.

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Play to Your Room’s Wooden Beams

Design: Studio Munroe / PH๏τo: Lauren Taylor

Rooms with wood paneled ceilings can be styled a number of ways. Sometimes they are rustic while at other times, in this instance for example, they appear more contemporary and eclectic. Consider painting over the natural wood for even more oomph.

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Keep Ceiling Height in Mind When Choosing Your Hue

Design: Betsy Wentz / PH๏τo: Nick Sargent

A sloped ceiling with wooden beams cozies up this cheerful living room. Keep in mind that painting the ceiling a dark color may result in the space appearing smaller.

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Go for a Lacquered Look

Design: Betsy Wentz / PH๏τo: Nick Sargent

This living room features a gorgeous lacquered blue ceiling that perfectly complements the area rug in the space. It’s a great idea to look at your decor and accessories for color inspiration.

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Make It Custom

Design: The Design Atelier / PH๏τo: Emily Followill

Picture frame molding on the walls and geometric millwork on the ceiling add a storied, bespoke touch to this space, which serves as a combined living room and home office.

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Try This Sleek Approach

Design: House of Ponce / PH๏τo: Kelley Kish

The fluted wall present in this living room extends up to the ceiling, which adds extra flair to the sleek, modern space.

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Upgrade Your Rental

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This apartment living room is another example of just how much decorative molding can transform a cookie cutter ceiling. If you’re living in an older home or apartment, embrace and play into the original details. Or, consider adding molding of your own.