Go unconventional with the designs of your ceiling

The ‘fifth’ wall is often forgotten, but with a little attention even the overhead can flaunt the finest display of the decor drama. Yes, the ceiling! The ceiling of your beautiful spacious apartment is quite functional and prime to notch up a perfect decor story. From holding the right kind of light to don the best of your decorative art, a ceiling serves your creative desire in many different ways.

According to, Akansha, a famous interior designer who has been designing one of the upcoming residential projects in Rajarhat, there’s a plethora of designs which you can incorporate in your ceiling. Let’s take a look at how we can notch up a chic and sophisticated ceiling.

1. The Uber-stylish Shiny Ceiling

A reflective ultra-glossy ceiling that shines simply rules the trend these days. A glossy surface can create the illusion of a large space, which further accentuates the charisma of your room. However, if you are using paint, just make sure that the surface appears smooth with no bumps. Nowadays, there’s a growing trend of using several colours on the single surface. Multicolour arrangement on the fifth wall imparts it characteristic glam.

2. Ceilings with Green Vibes

Green plants act as the instant brightening element and make a space feel bright and fresh. Suspending plants from the ceiling looks quirky yet makes the space appear bright and graceful. Hanging complete frames with overflowing fronds can surely take the greenery to a whole new level. Such a wonderful leafy arrangement is ideal for a spacious living space. For the most exquisite look, cover the entire ceiling with hanging boxes, or just suspend plants from open beams.

3. All about Wood

Wood is the most conventional as well as a traditional building material. It adds certain warmth to the living space, no matter the size. When it comes to wooden ceilings, you can opt for stained or painted woods. Try patterns and board-on-board layers for a pleasing effect.

4. The New Age Stencil

Nowadays the stenciled designs are quite popular. While in the yester years these were quite in vogue, they lost ground in the following years. In the recent times, these are however underwent thorough alterations and a series of high-tech creations have evolved that actually makes stenciling easier. Stencils are available in bold colours and tones and finest finishes. You can also create stenciled pattern in your fifth wall. Try a full pattern over the entire ceiling, keeping small focus areas into consideration. They help in holding various light fixtures, and notch up a streamlined design for more chic & neat look.

5. Three Dimensional Decor

3D patterns are gaining a lot of attraction these days due to their exotic appearance. It creates a layered feeling without making it look crammed or congested. All you need is a series of patterned wooden panels, beams and effective lighting arrangement to complement the ceiling color.

The Final Takeaway

Ceilings of your room offer you ample space to craft your decor desires. Take cues from the design ideas and incorporate these to create breathtaking interiors.