How to Deal With Low Ceilings.

Low ceilings can make a room seem cramped. Though you cannot raise the roof because of architectural limitations, paying a little attention to the color, style and lighting can help create a roomier ambience and give the illusion of a more voluminous space. Here are some design tips that can make your ceiling look higher than it is.

Go for recessed lights 

Recessed lights are light fixtures installed in hollow openings in the ceiling. They are a clever design hack for rooms with low heights as they don’t stick out of the ceiling or take up space. Take a cue from this contemporary living room where reflector down lights give the illusion of more headroom. Since hanging a chandelier here would be restrictive, an accent floor lamp is used for additional lighting.

Opt for low furniture

 

Low furniture height increases the area between the furniture and ceiling and gives a sense of elevation. In this living room, low sofas, chairs and tables help to maximize the perceived volume of the room.

Accentuate the walls

 

You can arrange a group of paintings or artwork vertically to lead the eye upward and create more visual headroom. Decorating the shelves and niches can do the trick too.

Here, colorful vases adorn the wall niches and break the white monotony. It adds to the aesthetic appeal and takes attention away from the low ceiling.

Keep it white and bright

 

Give a low ceiling a visual lift by painting it bright white. In this image, the all-in-one shelving unit, walls and ceiling are painted in white to maximize brightness. Ceiling-mounted spotlights add to the illumination.

Consider floor-to-ceiling windows or curtains…

Sometimes investing in a few architectural tweaks can be prove to be a good idea. A low-slung living room can feel spacious with a floor-to-ceiling window. It brings the outdoors inside and gives a roomier vibe to the area. Another option to overcome the low-height challenge is to hang curtains from ceiling to floor. 

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