{"id":1902,"date":"2021-11-22T12:00:33","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T17:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/grandrapids\/?post_type=community&p=1902"},"modified":"2025-08-01T08:56:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T12:56:52","slug":"take-your-ceiling-to-new-heights-with-black-paint","status":"publish","type":"community","link":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/grandrapids\/community\/take-your-ceiling-to-new-heights-with-black-paint\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Your Ceiling to New Heights With Black Paint"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most people don\u2019t consider how much of an impact a professionally-painted black ceiling can have on their space. Think of it as your fifth wall! A bold coat of black paint on your ceiling can help you design around tall, soaring ceilings to make the space feel warm and cozy. A black ceiling can also make existing architectural elements pop or unsightly basement fixtures blend into the background.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s tough being a ceiling. They\u2019re one of the most overlooked and underutilized surfaces in the interior design world. People spend a lot of time agonizing over paint color swatches for the walls of their home without paying much, if any, mind to what\u2019s above. The average ceiling doesn\u2019t get a lot of love\u2013\u2013usually just a coat of flat white paint. A new color trend is hoping you\u2019ll do just the opposite by considering your ceiling as the \u201cfifth wall\u201d and painting it black.<\/p>\n

We know what you\u2019re thinking. \u201cBlack?\u2026on the ceiling?\u201d It\u2019s definitely a polarizing color trend, but stay with us. A dramatic\u00a0flat black ceiling\u00a0applied by a skilled\u00a0painting professional\u00a0may be the dramatic effect you never knew your space needed.<\/p>\n

When You Have Too Much Room<\/h2>\n

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High ceilings are a huge selling point of homes. It\u2019s something you and your realtor probably ooh and\u00a0aah\u2019d\u00a0over when you first toured as a prospective buyer. Researchers have even found evidence that high ceilings\u2013\u2013anything above the standard 8-foot height\u2013\u2013make people feel like they have more freedom and creativity.<\/p>\n

People were more likely to say a room was beautiful if it had a high ceiling compared with a low ceiling. So,\u00a0our brains love high ceilings<\/a>\u00a0but they can also create some unique design challenges. A professional painting project\u00a0can help make the room feel unified.<\/p>\n

A room with soaring ceilings can feel sterile and empty if left unaddressed. Ceilings are most often painted white to reflect light, which in turn makes a room feel brighter and larger.\u00a0Rooms with black ceilings\u00a0can better connect what\u2019s up with what\u2019s down to create a cozy, intimate space.<\/p>\n

A dark ceiling paint color like Benjamin Moore\u2019s\u00a0Midnight<\/a>\u00a0(2131-20) can add warmth and make your\u00a0ceiling appear as if it were lower\u00a0which in turn allows you to have lots of vertical space without sacrificing on coziness. Other design elements like tall shelving, long window treatments that run floor to ceiling and high-hanging artwork can further unite the room and eliminate all that abundant dead space.<\/p>\n

Create a Dramatic Divide<\/h2>\n

Open concept floor plans are another home selling point that can make even the\u00a0smallest of homes feel larger\u00a0<\/a>than they actually are. Eliminating dividing walls to have one single living space between your kitchen, living room and dining room allows natural light to flow freely through your home. It\u2019s also helpful when you\u2019re keeping an eye on active little kids or entertaining a crowd.<\/p>\n

Open floor plans can make it tricky to distinguish one area\u2019s function from another when physical boundaries are absent. People usually create separation with area rugs, furniture configurations, shelving or room dividers. Instead of taking up more of your living space with clunky dividers or furniture you don\u2019t actually love, look up for the solution.<\/p>\n

You can use black paint to define an area. Think of it as an area rug on your ceiling. It\u2019s a creative solution to divide up the space so you\u2019re free to decorate however you want. Light or neutral colors work best for furnishings when going dark on your ceiling. It\u2019s worth investing in a dramatic light fixture to showcase your bold ceiling choice.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s All in the (Architectural) Details\"luxurious<\/h2>\n

Some ceilings already have some distinguishing characteristics before the interior painting project begins. If you\u2019re lucky enough to have some amazing architectural elements built into your space, a black ceiling can highlight your home\u2019s character. For example, having black paint applied in the white space between coffered ceiling beams, millwork or crown molding can add visual interest, greater depth and emphasize the uniqueness of the details. Beamed, barrel-vault and cathedral ceilings are other good candidates for a black color scheme.<\/p>\n

When you want paint applied around beautiful beams or ornate molding, it\u2019s important the application is done skillfully to protect the existing elements of your home from drips and spills. The team at CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Grand Rapids delivers meticulous interior painting\u00a0project<\/a>, so you can ensure the black paint gets where it needs to be and nowhere else.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t feel left out if you don\u2019t have any existing architectural elements to play off of in your current space. A\u00a0black ceiling design\u00a0adds architectural interest where none existed all on its own!<\/p>\n

Ceilings That Can\u00a0Hide The Basement Mess\"Caviar<\/h2>\n

Partially finished basement ceilings often have chunky ductwork, unsightly pipes and structural bracing that you\u2019d rather not have out in the open. An ugly ceiling is not something you want to always have to look at if you spend a lot of time in your basement. Don\u2019t spend money on drywall that will lower the height of your ceiling. Adding your basement ceiling onto your list of rooms for a professional interior painting project is a solution to the mess that won\u2019t rob you of headroom.<\/p>\n

A basement ceiling painted black is great at concealing obscure stains and spots as well as all the \u201cstuff\u201d that is running along its ceiling. Exposed ceilings are on-trend right now. A fresh pop of black color can help you achieve that industrial style.\"Black<\/p>\n

A black basement ceiling can also help with functionality for those who have a home theater concept in their basement. Black speakers and a projector can be mounted and blend into the\u00a0paint\u00a0color. A dark ceiling allows you to focus your attention on that night\u2019s movie instead of on everything that\u2019s happening above your head. Sherwin-Williams\u2019\u00a0Caviar<\/a>\u00a0(SW6990) is a dark hue that can help you accomplish your basement painting goals. Or if you want to stick with the\u00a0traditional\u00a0paint colors like\u00a0Black<\/a>\u00a0(2132-10)\u00a0by Benjamin Moore, this will add an easily workable color scheme to\u00a0whatever\u00a0your\u00a0design\u00a0style is.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a Celestial Space<\/h2>\n

While a black ceiling can add sophistication and elegance to a room, it can also add a ton of fun to your child\u2019s bedroom. If your child is obsessed with all things outer space, think about how much they would enjoy falling asleep under a sky full of stars right in their bedroom. Have the professionals at CertaPro Painters\u00ae paint their ceiling black and surprise them by adding glow-in-the-dark star decals. Sherwin-Williams\u2019\u00a0Tricorn Black<\/a>\u00a0(SW6258) would make a great choice to send your little one into space. It\u2019s a themed room that can easily be transitioned into a more sophisticated space once they outgrow their childhood theme.<\/p>\n

We also love working black into a child or\u00a0teen\u2019s bedroom\u00a0on the walls with Benjamin Moore\u2019s\u00a0chalkboard paint<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s Get Painting<\/h2>\n

Our team at CertaPro Painters\u00ae of Grand Rapids is trained to help walk you through the process, from color to finish. Schedule your\u00a0estimate online<\/a><\/u>, or by calling us at\u00a0616-724-2424<\/a>\u00a0to speak with a painting professional about the painting plan that fits the goals of your space and your budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Most people don\u2019t consider how much of an impact a professionally-painted black ceiling can have on their space. Think of it as your fifth wall! A bold coat of black paint on your ceiling can help you design around tall, soaring ceilings to make the space feel warm and cozy. A black ceiling can alsoRead the full article <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[20,57],"tags":[103,236],"class_list":["post-1902","community","type-community","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-community","category-interior-painting","tag-interior-painting","tag-residential-painting"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/grandrapids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1902","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/grandrapids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/grandrapids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/grandrapids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/grandrapids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1902"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/grandrapids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community\/1902\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/grandrapids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1902"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/grandrapids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1902"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/certapro.com\/grandrapids\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1902"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}