Under the Roof of My House. Ceiling Design in the Living Room

Ceiling Beams

Beams instantly evoke a cozy atmosphere of a country cottage. However, don't worry – today ceiling beams can be installed in an ordinary apartment. If the room has high ceilings, decorative beams visually lower them. Moreover, wiring and other utilities can be hidden inside the beams. But in a room with low ceilings, using beams is undesirable for quite understandable reasons – a low ceiling will simply fall on your head, even if only in a metaphorical sense.

Photo 2 — Ceiling Beams in Interior Design

Gypsum Board in Ceiling Design

Today, the use of gypsum board has significantly expanded possibilities in interior design. With its help, you can create your own world on the ceiling. Additionally, this material improves sound insulation and absorbs excess moisture in the room (though it's better not to use such ceilings in the bathroom).

Photo 3 — Gypsum Board Structures – Space for Imagination

Suspension Ceilings

Expensive but stylish. True, a glossy single panel may not suit all styles. So if you've decided to decorate your living room in a minimalist, cottage, or Provence style, this ceiling design idea is better avoided. Suspension ceilings are easy to install and easily hide paint imperfections. But their drawback is fear of sharp objects. Thus, this design method suits apartments with high ceilings more.

Photo 4 — Suspension Ceilings – Style and Gloss

The Simplest Way – Ceiling Painting

A white ceiling leaves an impression of freshness and cleanliness. But for those who enjoy interesting design, it may seem boring. The process of painting the ceiling is quite simple, but preparation takes a lot of effort and time. Another disadvantage is that such repairs don’t last long. Today, with new materials, it’s simpler, faster, and more reliable to cover the ceiling with gypsum board or a suspended ceiling.

Besides, many use wallpapers or polystyrene tiles in ceiling design. These materials are affordable and not too complicated to install. Another option for ceiling decoration is a suspended ceiling. They come in various textures and materials, but they will cost more.

Photo 5 — Wallpapers in Ceiling Design

Photo 6 — Suspended Ceiling

Walls of My Fortress. Wall Design in the Living Room

Renovation has long ceased to be a routine task. Designing living room walls is an activity you can approach creatively and with imagination. For example, brick masonry. With a brick wall, you can turn your living room into a Gothic castle hall. Brick also works well in a loft interior style. If you don’t have the technical ability to use real bricks, appropriate wallpapers or brick-style tiles can do the job just as well.

Photo 7 — Brick Wall

Striped Wallpapers

A vertical stripe makes your room appear taller. Depending on color, the room can acquire romantic charm or a showy strictness. Bright stripes are better used in fragments, otherwise they begin to 'press' on the eyes and psyche. Horizontal stripes visually make your room wider, but also reduce its height.

Photo 8 — Vertical Stripe Makes the Room Taller

Photo 9 — Horizontal Stripe Makes the Room Wider but Shorter

Lovers of elegance and mystery will appreciate black wallpapers. However, they should be used with caution. Several subtle textured elements can help reduce the oppressive effect.

Photo 10 — Black Wallpapers in Interior – For the Bold

Photo Wallpapers

Snow Everest, Niagara Waterfall, coniferous forest, Malibu beach… All of this can easily become right in your home with the help of photo wallpapers. Today, the variety is impressive and gives you the opportunity to find a design for every taste.

Photo 11 — Photo Wallpapers in Living Room Interior