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Livingetc
Aditi Sharma Maheshwari

Ceiling Decorating Ideas — 12 Ways to Make the "Fifth Wall" the Star of Your Home's Design

A living room with a geometric ceiling.

Once left as plain white surfaces, we've seen myriad creative ideas for decorating a ceiling become a really big trend in interior design. When decorated, this very important 'fifth wall' encourages you to look up, take in the entire room's dimensions, and truly feel like you're enveloped in design. The ceiling can add warmth, elegance, and ambiance to a room. In today's modern interior design, it is as important (if not more!) as the other four walls.

There are several ways to uplift its look — with a simple coat, interesting finishes, intricate moldings, or more. Design tricks can also make the ceiling feel taller, or lower, as required. So, are you ready to add an eyeful of interest to your ceiling? These expert-approved ideas will inspire you.

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