5 Ways You Can Paint & Style Your Tray Ceiling
Posted on May 10, 2023
Tray ceilings, also known as inverted or recessed ceilings, are a unique architectural feature that can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to a room. If you have tray ceilings in your home, you may wonder how you can make the most of them. Here are some of our suggestions:
Change up the color. Adding color to your tray ceiling can make it stand out and create a stunning focal point to its room. If the rest of the room has a neutral color palette, consider using a contrasting color for your tray ceiling. Softer hues like pale blue or sage work well in kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms, while deeper, bolder shades can create a dramatic effect in living rooms, dining rooms, or entryways.
Match the wall color. Painting the flat, horizontal parts of your tray ceiling in the same color as the walls can create a sense of depth and texture to that space. This is especially effective in dining rooms and home offices.
Go for a darker shade. It is a commonly held belief that dark colors can make a room feel smaller. That being said, a darker tray ceiling can create a cozy, more intimate feeling in large rooms such as media rooms or bedrooms. You should consider the height of your ceiling and how much natural light the space gets before choosing a darker color.
Accentuate crown molding. Consider either adding crown molding or painting your existing crown molding on the outside edge of your tray ceiling. Additionally, adding a stain to crown molding can give it a textured look.
Paint the entire ceiling. If your tray ceiling stretches across the entire ceiling, you may want to paint the entire space one color while adding white moldings to emphasize its angles to create visual interest. We also suggest painting the walls a different color to complete the look.
Before choosing how to approach your tray ceiling, consider the lighting of the room, the color palette, and the overall style of the space. At CertaPro Painters® of Midlothian and NW Richmond, VA, we can come out to your home to give you professional painting advice for styling this unique home feature. Schedule a free estimate with us today!
