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Friday, August 25th, 2017
Deco Le Cercle Round Dining Table 60″ sits beautifully inside this high-ceiling home.
Are you running low on your creative juices lately? Then, perhaps, this is not the right time to take on the decorating project for your home with high ceilings. Not only is this interior design project challenging, it can even get tricky. Yet with the right guidelines, you should be able to take this task head on.
Remember the Rule of Thirds
What is this? Just like when you’re doing photography or painting, you will need to visually divide the object into three equal parts. In this case, you will need to visually split the wall. Starting from the floor up, imagine the room as having three design levels.
Have the first level adorned with judges paneling. The second level should be reserved for paintings while the third must be left alone. Yes, remember this – it must be left on its own.
If you’re confused about where to place your furniture, then know that the bottom third of the levels is reserved especially for this.
The key is to create focal points and to take the mind off the fact that the ceilings are way, way beyond anyone’s reach.
Lighting Helps
While others may tell you that there is no need to spend much just to buy some lighting fixtures, the truth remains that lighting is a powerful tool that can make or break the vibe that you would want to achieve in your home.
Make a bold statement by paying attention to the focal point in every room. Use lighting to subtly divide some areas. For instance, having three pendant lights in the living room can visually divide the entertainment space, the reading nook, and the path leading to the entryway.
Use Art
Paintings are never an option when you have to deal with high ceilings. Simply put, paintings can add life and elegance to any space. There are some people who may not recognize the beauty of art galleries, so if you’re confused or if you don’t want your space to appear like a museum, then place the paintings according to your liking.
Just be sure to place every piece at eye level. Highlight every possible space that you want as you hang and group the most interesting paintings.
Use an Accent Wall
Color is an effective way to accentuate the high ceiling. This is if you would want to revel in the beauty of having a home with high ceilings. Paint just one wall with a different, bold hue as you leave the others bare or with a neutral-colored paint.
This space will surely get a new look and one that has a unique personality.
Curtains for Hominess
Your tall space can instantly feel homier if you add floor to ceiling curtains. These curtains will achieve a breezy feel. If you want a punch of energy, then you can use red and other darker hues. These colors are known for their dramatic effects on design.
Black furnishings will also make the rooms feel smaller, thus, your home will be cozier. This is if you don’t want to emphasize the beauty of having, say, cathedral ceilings.
For harmony, make sure that you repeat the drapes’ colors elsewhere in your space. Patterned designs might be a tad more difficult to infuse in your design but it will surely give an interesting diversity to your setup.
What to Do with Exposed Wood Beams
More often than not, high ceiling homes have exposed wood beams. This is because they are known to visually reduce or minimize the tallness of the structure. Don’t be rattled – these are the very elements that make your interiors unique.
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