What about ceiling color? White is pretty much a no-brainer (though in this overview, we'll tell you a few reasons why white is such a popular ceiling color). Can you use other colors on your ceiling? Can you paint your ceiling the same color as your walls?
Essential Facts - White Ceiling Color
White is a popular ceiling paint color, and it's not just out of a stodgy adherence to tradition. Here are a few aspects of white ceiling color to consider:
- Light: Ceilings are often called "The Fifth Wall." This "wall" reflects light as much, or more, than the other four walls. Changing the color of your ceiling can greatly affect the amount of light in the room.
- Depth: White ceiling color gives the illusion of depth; dark ceiling colors have a visual "stop" point. But if you have 10-, 12-foot, or even higher ceilings, you may actually want a visual stop. Otherwise, the room may feel cavernous.
- Matte: Ceiling paint is almost always flat or matte finish. Semi-gloss or glossier paint may reflect more light, the reflections will give the ceiling a visual "stop" and can be distracting.
This Room
Ralph Lauren Home makes this paint. The very low ceiling necessitates the white ceiling paint.
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- Ceiling: Pocket Watch White
- Walls: Light Sky
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