Whether you're planning an extension or newbuild, or want to refresh a traditional design in a period property, vaulted ceilings can integrate into interiors of all ages and styles. Are vaulted ceilings a good idea?Īs we have explored, a vaulted ceiling can add drama, decadent visual interest and height to a space.Ī great way to make the most out of wasted roof space, make a room feel bigger, or enhance the natural light coming into your home, they can also make for an impressive, architectural design feature. With the white paint helping to make the room feel larger and brighter, benefiting also from the added skylights, this design shows how vaulted ceiling design can work wonderfully in smaller spaces too. Throughout this piece we have shown a range of beautiful, double-height vaulted ceilings, however, you can still create the same, stunning vaulted effect on a low ceiling.Īs shown in this elegant, country cottage kitchen diner extension, the vaulted ceiling adds character and charm to the space, with the low ceiling height still in keeping with the cottage's original construction. Use a mix of materials and finishes on your ceiling The contrasting elements in this dining room work together to establish an elegant mix of the old and the new, united through sleek, simple shapes and an overall clean finish. The wooden panels lift the space with warmth and inviting texture, contrasting with the dark color palette and materials used throughout the rest of the room.

In this dining room from a project in Northern California by Kimberley Harrison Interiors (opens in new tab), she says the overall goal for the space was to create, 'a modern and masculine design with textural elements to add warmth and visual interest.'Īs shown in the space, an elegant juxtaposition is created between the wooden vaulted ceiling and modern furniture designs. Suited to both traditional and modern spaces, wooden ceiling cladding can bring in warmth, texture and color to a space, as well as beautifully highlight and show off your vaulted ceiling.

The timeless versatility, beauty and durability of wood make it an enduring feature and focus in interior design. (Image credit: Kimberly Harrison Interiors, photography by Kathryn MacDonald)

Make an impact with a barrel vaulted ceiling Whether you think cleverly about color and connection like in this room, or choose a modern, sculptural pendant to hang from a rustic vaulted ceiling, creative lighting designs can make for an intriguing and eye-catching design statement. In this room, designed by Creative Tonic Design (opens in new tab), the hanging pendant display, beautifully suspended from the dark vaulted ceiling, shares the same color palette as the bright furniture, artwork and accessories, creating an elegant connection between the ceiling and the designs found in the rest of the room. Getting creative with your living room lighting ideas can not only create a unique, artistic display, but it can help draw the eye upwards to your vaulted ceiling, establishing an impactful and impressionable look. As we have discussed, a vaulted ceiling can really open up a room, creating space for dramatic, larger scale designs for your lighting and furniture.

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