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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Emily Moorman

5 best colors to paint a ceiling according to designers – from colorful hues to classic white

Dark dining room, white bedroom with yellow ceiling, beige living room.

Choosing the best color for a ceiling can involve much deliberation. While white has long been the go-to paint color, we're now seeing designers embrace a more experimental approach to ceiling colors. 

'Most of us default to a white ceiling but this can be a hugely missed opportunity to add another layer of design to any room,' says Patrick O'Donnell, brand ambassador for Farrow & Ball. 'Looking at the ceiling in a more considered way can enhance the scale of the room in multiple ways, such as lowering the height or softening awkward angles in an attic space.'

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