Goodbye plain white ceilings – designers say color capping is the clever paint hack that makes a small living room feel taller

Neutral living room with a painted warm yellow ceiling and coving, built in bookshelf vintage drinks cabinet and a marble fireplace.

Contrary to popular belief, I think there is something so wonderfully intimate and cozy about a petite living room. A snug space designed for lounging? Perfection.

But when I moved into my own small living room, I wanted to find ways to create the illusion of height without having to resort to structural changes. Thankfully, I discovered the color capping trend just at the right moment.