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You’ve hung pictures on the wall, painted
and faux-finished, and added all those special touches
to make your room unique. But have you forgotten something?
One of the easiest ways to add a touch of elegance,
whimsy or style to a room is just above you: the ceiling.
The so-called “fifth wall”
is an often-forgotten element in decorating, but taking
advantage of that wide expanse can give drab rooms a
shot of personality. A hint of color or visual interest
can open up a small room, bring a lofty space down to
size or capture a mood. All it takes is a few simple
tools and a bit of imagination.
Add drama or whimsy to a room
by incorporating unique visual elements. Murals, often
thought of only for walls, can work beautifully on ceilings.
Images of ethereal clouds drifting across a clear blue
sky can transform a bedroom into a haven for rest and
relaxation. Or give the feel of European elegance to
dining rooms, hallways and foyers with frescos of the
Old Masters. Companies like Murals Your Way can create
custom-made images perfectly sized to fit your space.
You can choose from a gallery of in-stock murals or
use your own pictures for a personalized creation.
“A mural can give the feeling
of living in a castle, or of exploring the great outdoors.
While many people think of murals as something for the
den or children’s rooms, decorating the ceiling
is an old idea that is being rediscovered,” says
Todd Imholte, president of Murals Your Way. “Imagine
stepping through the font door and being greeted by
a scene straight out of a European mansion. And when
you can customize that scene for your personal taste
and space, it’s truly an original work of art.”
Adding visual interest can be
a painless project that transforms a room into a showplace.
Ceiling medallions and molding, available at many home
improvement stores, install quickly and give a dramatic
flair. Most common in dinning rooms and entryways, ceiling
medallions give the look of hand-made plaster ornamentation
around chandeliers and other fixtures. Moldings can
be custom-cut to create a casual or formal feel depending
on your choice of design. Tongue-and-groove panels --
often called beadboard -- quickly add a relaxed cottage
style to rooms. Readily available at most lumberyards,
the boards come in easy-to-install sheets.
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