Any inexpensive ceiling design ideas?
#1
03-10-12, 10:43 PM
Any inexpensive ceiling design ideas?
Is there anything cool and modern I can do with my ultra-boring ceiling that without breaking the bank? Right now, I have a living room that I am updating. It has a ceiling fan with some lights on it. Nothing special, and that is the problem.
#2
03-11-12, 04:29 AM
It all depends on how big the bank is 
The cheapest thing would be to paint it. I've done quite a few homes where the ceiling paint was 1/2 or 1/4 of the wall paints formula. Crown molding would be the next thing on the lower end - price wise.
The cheapest thing would be to paint it. I've done quite a few homes where the ceiling paint was 1/2 or 1/4 of the wall paints formula. Crown molding would be the next thing on the lower end - price wise.
#3
03-11-12, 05:04 AM
A knock down or stomp texture, painted as Mark said. Crown molding is definitely a plus to highlight ceilings and walls. It adds another dimension to the room.
#4
03-11-12, 10:05 PM
Hmm. Well, I already have crown molding. The ceiling is white. I don't know. It just seems really boring. I guess I want to do something really nice, but what?
I probably have about 1000 sq feet of space which is divided amongst a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and couple of closets. I'm not sure I even know what my price point is. Maybe something more than a coat of paint and crown molding. What could I do? And could I do the entire 1000 sq feet of ceiling space for under $1000?
I probably have about 1000 sq feet of space which is divided amongst a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and couple of closets. I'm not sure I even know what my price point is. Maybe something more than a coat of paint and crown molding. What could I do? And could I do the entire 1000 sq feet of ceiling space for under $1000?
#5
03-12-12, 05:36 AM
What color are the walls and woodwork? Having a contrast between the walls/ceiling and woodwork will help the wood trim to stand out. There are other options beside paint but they can get pricey.
#6
03-20-12, 10:53 PM
The walls are light blue, with white trim on the baseboards and window trim. Actually though, I am repainting to a different shade, but still blue/white. What options are there besides paint?
#7
03-21-12, 04:08 AM
Different texture on the ceiling or even a different material - like the metal panels that replicate the stamped metal ceilings from a 100 yrs ago. I don't remember what it's called but you could also frame out 'boxes' in the ceiling - looks sharp if the ceiling is high and big enough.
#8
03-21-12, 03:32 PM
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It would be a lot of work but I like the look of a racetrack ceiling - sort of like steps in the outer edge of the room.
#10
03-22-12, 04:38 AM
Basically you create a bunch of squares with fake beams, trimmed out nice [usually with crown mold] and either stained or enameled to match the rest of the woodwork. I've only seen this done in high end homes - it takes a big room with tall ceilings to pull it off.
Mitch are you talking about a tray ceiling? where the center part [largest part] of the ceiling is higher than along the border. Often has crown molding at the wall and inside the tray.
Mitch are you talking about a tray ceiling? where the center part [largest part] of the ceiling is higher than along the border. Often has crown molding at the wall and inside the tray.
#12
03-22-12, 09:15 AM
Ok, I've seen/painted that before, just never heard it called a racetrack 
You can buy those panels along with others at most drywall supply houses. Basically they're just strips of drywall with a finished edge that gets screwed and mudded in place. Kind of mimics some of the plaster molds from yesteryear.
You can buy those panels along with others at most drywall supply houses. Basically they're just strips of drywall with a finished edge that gets screwed and mudded in place. Kind of mimics some of the plaster molds from yesteryear.
