Ceiling Accent Ideas

Fratantoni Interior Designers • August 6, 2020

This article will discuss different options for incorporating a ceiling accent in your home.

Ceiling Accent Ideas

Are you looking for a new way to elevate your home? A trend that we have seen become very popular is accent ceilings. People are taking advantage of every space in their home to make a statement. Having an accent ceiling can be more than just visually appealing it also can create more room in a small space. There are many different design techniques you can use for your ceilings. For instance, you can choose from exposed beams, moldings, architectural structures, lighting, and texture. Here are some of the projects where we integrated accent ceilings in our client’s homes.

Exposed Beams

Exposed wooden beams are a huge trend right now. The beams give off the illusion that the ceilings are much higher. There are more options for exposed beams other than wood which give off a rustic feel. Check out our blog post to see more projects where we used exposed beams.

Exposed Wooden Ceiling Beams

Ceiling Plaster and Moldings

This Formal Mediterranean style home we designed uses ceiling plaster tracings. The design on the ceilings becomes a focal point for the room.

Ceiling Accent

Architectural Features

In this newer project, we created a floating ceiling over the kitchen island. This is a more abstract and modern ceiling feature. This element creates more dimension and elevates the design of the room. If you’re looking to step outside of the box with your design this is a great option.

Floating Ceiling

Exposed Brick

A lot of our clients have been loving the brick ceilings we’ve used for our kitchens. It adds texture to the ceilings and also draws attention to the architecture. Something about the exposed brick gives a unique look to this contemporary kitchen.

Exposed Brick

Conclusion: Ceiling Accent Ideas

In short, there are many different ways you can design an accent ceiling in your home. Fratantoni Interior Designers are ready to help you out with choosing which design best fits your needs. Hopefully, these projects have inspired you to take advantage of your ceilings. Feel free to contact us to further discuss your project.

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