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Modernizing your ceilings is an often overlooked way to transform and add value to your home. There are various options for upgrading ceilings, whether your living area, corridors, or even bathrooms need an update.
Many inspiring decorating ideas exist for your ceiling to make guests glance up and think again. These ideas range from beautiful faux beam ceilings that offer character and natural texture in country-loving abodes to ceiling medallions in luxurious homes.
Read on to discover the best ten DIY projects to transform your ceilings and find which one is best suited to your home.
1. Paint Your Ceiling Fans
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When you can entirely transform the appearance and color of a ceiling fan with only a little touch of paint, it seems like such a waste to throw away a ceiling fan that is still operating perfectly. First, get the color of your choice, then follow these steps:
Step 1: Always turn the breaker off since you’ll be working around electric light sockets.
Step 2: Remove anything that can come off. That includes blades, light shades, bulbs, etc. Keep track of what goes where when you are removing them (a good trick is to take pics so you know where something goes back and keep your screws in a labeled baggie).
Step 3: Clean everything up in preparation for the painting.
Step 4: Tape off the ceiling if you plan to leave the motor up there so you don’t have overspray. Tape off the sockets where the bulbs screw in; if sprayed with paint you could possibly ruin the socket. Tape off any areas you don’t want to paint.
Step 5: Start painting! Do light coats. Read the paint can to see how long it takes to dry, and apply a clear protective lacquer coat until you are happy with what you see.
Step 6: Paint the blades and the doohickeys that hold them on.
Before beginning to put everything back together, make sure that you give everything at least a day to dry out completely first.
2. Paint the Ceiling the Same Color as the Walls
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This option does not require any additional decisions and is sure to match your décor. Plus, adding the same color to the ceiling will help the walls and ceiling flow together to create an integrated look.
Remember that your room’s ceiling counts as the fifth wall in the room. You would be shocked at how much a coat of paint on the ceiling can refresh a room’s overall look and feel.
It is recommended to choose an ultra-flat paint because this reduces the appearance of glare and covers up blemishes, but other than that, you really can’t pick the wrong color as long as it is cohesive with the rest of the room’s design.
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Install Corrugated Tin
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The installation of a corrugated tin ceiling is a one-of-a-kind method for giving a space a minimalistic and industrial feel. In addition, it is simple to maintain because the metal is screwed directly into place on the ceiling joists where it is affixed.
4. Install a Drop Ceiling
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A drop ceiling is a cheap coverup option, provided that you don’t mind the ceiling having an office feel.
To complete the job, you must create a grid system and fill the openings with ceiling tiles.
The project won’t be challenging if you know how to use a level. It will also save you a lot of money compared to other techniques.
5. Panel and Faux Beam Ceiling
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The installation of a panel and beam ceiling is yet another reasonably straightforward method for altering the appearance of your ceiling.
The beams are not genuinely structural; instead, they are just basic boxes erected to give the appearance of beams.
6. Tin Ceiling
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In the 1920s, it was common practice to give ceilings an air of refined sophistication by covering them with ceiling tiles made of copper or tin and wood molding.
The installation of contemporary metal ceiling tiles requires an adhesive compound. Various styles are available, so you may design a unique look you’ll adore.
7. Tongue and Groove Ceiling
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If the ceiling in your room is unsightly, you can cover it up by installing a tongue-and-groove ceiling.
Although it is time-consuming, you can install a tongue-and-groove ceiling on your own without assistance. This particular design is another one of our favorite ideas for patio ceilings.
8. Surface-Mount Ceiling Tiles
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Ceiling tiles that attach to the surface are simple to install.
The grid used for this system is significantly more straightforward than the drop-ceiling system, and the tiles adhere directly. The tiles can be easily trimmed to fit using scissors. So this is yet another activity that you can do on your own.
9. Styrofoam Ceiling Tiles
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Installing styrofoam tiles is one of the quickest and easiest ways to transform an ugly ceiling into a beautiful feature.
Tiles can adhere directly to the surface of the current ceiling. A wide variety of patterns are available at a low cost which is one of the many appealing aspects of this option.
10. Add a Ceiling Medallion
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Installing a ceiling medallion takes the number ten position on our list of potential ideas to beautify your ceiling.
Using medallions on the ceiling is a fantastic method to attract attention, especially if you have a magnificent light fixture that you would like to highlight.
Additionally, you can paint it in contrasting colors if you want to create an even stronger statement. And you can even construct your own lace medallion, which would save you money.
Wrapping It Up
Ceilings are typically an under-considered renovation option, with most people of the opinion that it’s “better to leave it white.”
Indeed, we can all enjoy the dazzling focal point of pendant light or a chandelier, but what about the ceiling?
With the right ceiling decoration ideas, you can transform your home with a smaller investment than most other renovations.
We hope this article has fed your imagination for what’s possible in your home and has you looking upward with renewed inspiration!
