39 Living Room Ceiling Ideas That Go Beyond White Paint

If you haven’t given much thought to your living room ceiling, it’s time to change your thinking. Many interior designers like to treat the living room ceiling as a fifth wall, making sure it stands out and adds personality and character to the space.

“Adding intentional design elements to the ceiling will help draw the eye up and give the room more visual vertical height,” says Kevin Billings, founder of Dexter and Plaid. Some of Billings’ favorite ways to make a ceiling look better include adding wood beams and/or tongue-and-groove paneling to the ceiling, painting the ceiling, or decorating with molding.

Remember that while many designers choose to cover the four walls of the living room as well as the ceiling, you can choose solitary Focus on the ceiling if you want.

Ready to start making your living room ceiling a reality? Read on for 39 great living room ceiling ideas—they include paint, paper, beams, and more.

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