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Make your Ceiling Appear Higher with these Tricks

February 8, 2018

Tall interior spaces trigger a sense of grandiose we're used to seeing in old churches and famous buildings. High ceilings create an open and airy environment to move around and spread out without feeling crammed.

Use Tall, Skinny Bookshelves to create height! - In many cases you're already looking to add furniture to different rooms in your home. Well, before you do, consider inserting tall, skinny bookshelves in any spaces that could use some additional height. They'll help keep the room decluttered and tidy. This is good because clutter is one thing you don't want to have in a room with low ceilings. Select bookshelves that hit just below the ceiling, so the eye is drawn upward upon entering the room. This slight adjustment will create the illusion of height.

Hanging curtains high is a proven way to add height to any room. They'll look even longer if you choose curtains with a repeating vertical ripple-fold. Don't forget about your shower curtains, they can also be raised to create the deception of height. Rule of thumb is to hang living room curtains at least one-half to two-thirds the distance towards the top to help your ceilings look as high as possible. If you choose to go higher, that's fine too. It's worth the money you might need to spend investing in longer curtains.

Create illusion with paint. There's always that desire to want to get a little funky with your paint or mix and match colors, but if you're going for height then you'll want to think again. Blur the lines of where your walls end and where your ceilings begin by painting your walls, doors, baseboards, windows and ceilings the same color. Use light colors and keep them within the same family of tones. It's recommended you use light colors because dark colors on your ceilings will make them seem low.

If you have solid color talavera tiles in the room then one option is to blend your wall color and tile to make the entire room feel like one continuous space. If you're the type who needs to have a little contrast, one idea is to paint vertical stripes on the walls. Stick to the same color palette and play with the shades, while at the same time, avoiding generating too much contrast.

The keyword to creating more height is vertical! Adding vertical wall sconces in your home will create the look of a taller wall. The eyes will also be tricked by the light that's cast both up and down from the sconces. Pretty simple!

Don't forget about the mirrors and surrounding artwork when you're decorating your bath. Consider going up with your mirrors instead of across, and pick wall art that compliments your efforts of creating the illusion of room height.

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