Paint tricks for low ceilings can help make a room feel larger and more open, or more cozy and intimate, without feeling claustrophobic. Just by smartly using color, you can create the illusion of more height.
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best. 'A low ceiling can be painted a white color that has a tiny undertone of yellow in it, to add brightness and freshness,' says Jane Lockhart, founder of Jane Lockhart Design. 'A flat paint for the ceiling too could work as it makes it disappear, allowing the room to feel taller.' However, we're seeing fewer designers take the common path when it comes to ceilings, instead making bolder statements with these spaces.
