Using breathtaking wallpapers to architectural focal points, these ceilings bring a sense of depth to the bedroom and perk up the visual setting of the space. See how white or plain ceilings can give way to attention-grabbing styles, making them the crowning glory of your bedroom.

This room shows how plastered and decorative ceilings can look pretty and elegant even with a low height. Spade patterns give it a subtle lift while the silver and glass chandelier injects opulence and charm. The pitched woodwork on the ceiling brings softness and depth to this bedroom. The visible beams, rafters and planks create visual interest and give the bedroom a cosy country vibe.

Here is another bedroom where the pitched woodwork keeps your eyes fixed to the ceiling with the interplay of patterns. The monotony of a plain white ceiling is given a break with busy triangular shapes in dark wood. Using wood paneling to create bold squares helps give this ceiling a modern and streamlined look. The squares exude an intriguing dropped-ceiling effect, which also adds depth. The one-of-a-kind, leaf-petal chandelier serves as the icing on the cake. Inspired by industrial decor, the exposed bricks in this bedroom ceiling steal the show. The raw metal beams and unfinished plastering tie the look cohesively and give an intentional worn-out feel. Subtle ‘jack arches’ in the ceiling meet the whitewashed stone walls to maintain continuity and make you look up. In this bedroom, the exposed cement ceiling is beautifully contrasted by the bluestone flooring. The ceiling’s raw texture and exposed concrete finish gives this space an earthy, yet contemporary feel.

This ceiling catches the eye with cove lighting behind the panels and shows how recessed lights can weave magic. The faux ceiling features stylised flush-mounted fixtures that seem to demarcate the bed and create a visual enclosure.

A skylight replaces the classic ceiling in this compact bedroom to give a gorgeous view of the starry night. And in the daytime, it maximises on functionality by making the most of natural light, too. Polycarbonate panels can be a great option for such spaces and may be 200 times stronger than glass panels

Inspired by space, this ceiling truly sends us on flights of fancy. It has shining celestial bodies on a backdrop of vibrant blue paint with a sun-design pendant light in the centre. I love how the planets hanging around it look like they’re orbiting the sun.

The designer cleverly uses stripes on the ceiling but not the walls, which might have made the space look more like a circus tent than a calming bedroom. The stripes also call attention to the room’s sloping ceiling and add a sense of height. An oriental ceiling fan finishes the unique look.

This wall-to-ceiling pattern not only creates visual interest but also demarcates the sleeping area from the rest of the bedroom. It also gives a cosy sense of a enclosure.

The wallpaper design on the ceiling is in tune with the minimalist mood and the very Japanese-decor feel of the room. Created with self-adhesive paper that can be printed to a standard or custom design, this decal is removable and can be changed when desired.

Both the tray ceiling and the rest of the room’s ceiling are painted in the same colour while the walls are in a different hue. The tray runs through most of the ceiling, with crisp white moulding to accentuate the angles – creating an architecturally pleasing focal point.

Here is another bedroom where the pitched woodwork keeps your eyes fixed to the ceiling with the interplay of patterns. The monotony of a plain white ceiling is given a break with busy triangular shapes in dark wood. Using wood paneling to create bold squares helps give this ceiling a modern and streamlined look. The squares exude an intriguing dropped-ceiling effect, which also adds depth. The one-of-a-kind, leaf-petal chandelier serves as the icing on the cake. Inspired by industrial decor, the exposed bricks in this bedroom ceiling steal the show. The raw metal beams and unfinished plastering tie the look cohesively and give an intentional worn-out feel. Subtle ‘jack arches’ in the ceiling meet the whitewashed stone walls to maintain continuity and make you look up. In this bedroom, the exposed cement ceiling is beautifully contrasted by the bluestone flooring. The ceiling’s raw texture and exposed concrete finish gives this space an earthy, yet contemporary feel.