Fixtures on the dining room ceiling make a statement.
Remodel your ceiling using treatments such as panel and crown moldings, recessed trays, ceiling medallions and other architectural décor to add dimension to your dining room. These items are available in an array of sizes for a custom fit for your room, no matter how small or large it is.
Getting Started
Before making changes to your ceiling, take care of general repairs first. Hard coverings for ceilings (fiber planks and wood) don't typically require cracks to be repaired, but if the crack runs the entire length of the dining room you should find out the cause before remodeling. If you're planning on adding layered drywall, medallions or wallpaper to your ceiling, repair and clean it first using diluted trisodium phosphate (TSP), and fill drywall cracks with drywall mud and tape.
Tray Ceilings
Since dining rooms are often small, a tray ceiling is a creative way to make the room look larger than it is. Tray ceilings feature more than one flat horizontal surface at different levels. They can either be recessed or inverted. Recessed tray ceilings in a dining room make a low ceiling look higher. Add subtle lighting and crown molding to further enhance dining experiences.
Ceiling Medallions
Ceiling medallions are the easiest change that you can make to your ceiling, and can be done yourself. Stick with lightweight polyurethane foam for ease of use. You're not limited to just white medallions either; they are available in a variety of woodlike and metallic finishes, and can even feature a mirror in the center. These can be used to enhance molding and draw attention to light fixtures and chandeliers.
Wallpaper
Using wallpaper on your dining room ceiling provides a variety of design options because of the wide selection of textures and patterns on the market. If you'd like to make your dining room look larger, stick with light colors.
Use Layered Drywall
Single-thickness drywall added to the ceiling emphasizes the entire area and fits well with wainscoting and raised panels in the dining room. It's also helpful for separating the living room from the dining room, if they share the same space.
Panels
Panels can give your dining room a traditional, old-fashioned look and feel. Materials include wood and mineral-fiber (imitation wood). Mineral-fiber panels are also available in white to add light to a dark room.
Chandeliers
Chandeliers add a touch of elegance to any dining room and are available in traditional crystal and modern structure forms. Choose a chandelier that isn't too large, as you don't want it to overwhelm the room.
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