Paint a mural on your tray ceiling.
The inverted look of a tray ceiling adds distinctive sophisticated elegance to a room. Found commonly in living rooms and bedrooms, the borders of this ceiling type can act as a built-in frame, with the interior serving as a canvass for a number of decorative elements. While a tray ceiling may look good on its own, decorating it allows for a touch of personalization to the space.
Instructions
1. Hang a textured wallpaper in the recessed area of the tray ceiling. For light color wall coverings, paint the interior edges a dark color for contrast. With dark colors, paint the edges a lighter color.
2. Hang a fan from the center of the tray ceiling that extends to the same level as the dropped edges. Use a fan that fits into the overall decorating scheme of the room.
3. Paint an elaborate mural on the recessed area of the .
4. Paint the edges of the ceiling with a decorative border to add a pattered element to the space.
5. Hang a large chandelier from the center of the tray ceiling for a dramatic effect.
6. Place glow-in-the dark stars or shapes around the recessed area for a tray ceiling in a child's bedroom. You could also use glow-in-the-dark paint for a more customized decorating plan.
7. Paint the ceiling with a type of paint that dries to resemble shiny lacquer. Use bold, bright colors for a vibrant look or wood tones for a sophisticated, old-world feel.
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