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Low ceilings look great in period properties or modern builds and with the right décor, you can make your living room look super cosy. There are plenty of interior design tricks to make your ceiling look higher, which will make the space look more inviting, rather than cramped and small. This article offers practical and stylish solutions to decorate your living room to make the ceiling look higher.
Choose Furniture That Sits Low
Furniture that is lower to the ground will automatically make your living room ceiling look higher, as there is more space between the items on the ground and the ceiling. This is also very on-trend meaning you can find many stylish pieces that are low to the ground, such as sofas and coffee tables.
From TV stands to low-slung sofas, you can find everything you need to decorate your living room at denelli.co.uk. This Italian Furniture Store offers an inspired selection of contemporary sofas which would sit perfectly in a low ceiling living room. You can even continue this trend in the bedroom with a low-slung bed.
Use The Colour Blocking Approach
Why choose one colour theme for your living room when you could have two? Not only does this add more fun and excitement to your living room décor, but it also makes the ceiling look higher if you choose the right colour scheme. A simple monochrome look is one way to do this, or you may want to go bright and add more vibrant colours.
To colour block for a high ceiling, horizontally split the room in two. Choose a darker shade for the bottom, with a lighter shade on the top half. You can finish this look by adding a feature wallpaper wall (more about that below).
Find Vertical Wallpaper
If you want to add wallpaper, look for patterns that sit vertically, rather than horizontally. As low ceiling rooms can look cramped, it is best to stay clear of decorating the whole room in wallpaper, unless you go for a neutral design. For a bit of flair, find a pattern that works well with your theme and add a feature wall.
Leafy prints and bold botanical patterns are making a comeback at the moment, so you may want to follow this trend and find a vertical wallpaper with plants and flowers climbing up the walls. As your eyes are automatically guided up, this creates an illusion of height.
Hang Curtains Up High
Hang your curtains as high as you can get them, possibly up to the ceiling, as long as this sits right across your windows. Find long curtains that reach the floor, as this can make your walls and windows appear longer.
Consider what shade and style you want for your curtains, as thick heavy ones look cosy in winter but could be too much in summer. A good tip is to mix and match, depending on how many windows you have in your living room. For a centrepiece window, a long pair of modern curtains styled with a similar shade of blinds on the other windows can look chic.
Add Colour To Your Ceiling
Adding colour to your ceiling can complete the space and if you decide to go for a colour-blocking approach, you can finish this off by using the same lighter shade on the ceiling too. Instead of splitting the room directly in half, try splitting the colour where the top of your windows sit and continue the colour on the ceiling.
This will make your ceiling look higher, as it can blur the boundaries between wall and ceiling. For a minimalistic approach paint your ceiling white, as white can make any room look bigger and brighter. For more ideas, check out this guide to getting your ceiling paint colour right.
Take Lighting Away From The Ceiling
Low ceilings call for unique lighting ideas and it is best to avoid lights on the ceiling. A large pendant light might look great in your dining area, but it can take up a lot of space in a living room and may even cause people to have to duck out of the way when sitting down.
Wall lights that are strategically placed in line with your colour block wall will also add to the appearance of a high ceiling. Floor lamps and table lamps will bring layers to your room and brighten up the place, which all adds to your space-enhancing style.
Making the ceiling look higher in your living room can add more dimension to the space. It can also turn the room from drab to fab, by incorporating low-slung furniture and using paint in the right places. Follow this guide for some helpful tips and tricks when decorating your living room to make the ceiling look higher.
