Ceilings are probably the most underrated and underappreciated part of any home or office. They cover such large parts of our buildings, yet we barely see their potential as eye-catching pieces of construction with the ability to compliment the building’s décor.

If you are building a new home, or renovating your offices, here are some ceiling ideas to get you inspired.

Add some colour to your ceilings.

Room with blue, white and brown wallpaper on the walls and ceiling. There are mirrors on the wall and a book shelf in the middle of the room.
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Rounding out your ceiling.

Very busy room, white walls with a high ceiling and some patrons on the ceiling.
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Yellow and blue blocks add a new dimension to this ceiling.

Yellow and blue blocks add a new dimension to this ceiling.

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Are you brave enough for this wall-to-ceiling look?

Green wall paper all around the room, green and white with a dining table in the middle of the room.

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Classically stencilled ceilings are making a comeback.

Ceiling with a lot of details, gold and brown the main focus.

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How about a darker look – something to remind you of the night sky?

A very dark ceiling, bed in the middle of the room and you can see a sea from the window.

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Mirror designs on a ceiling can make the room feel more spacious.

Very artsy ceiling, with brown blocks and mirrors coming out of the roof.
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Always wake up in a good mood with your favourite quotes and sayings on your bedroom ceiling.

Bedroom ceiling with quotes on the roof. There is a bed and a dressing table and a TV on the side.
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Wood ceilings always make a room feel more cosy.

Wooden Ceiling, rows of wood with spaces in between in the kitchen. Two green bar stools at the breakfast nook.

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Stylish metallic finishes are always classic.

Room painted metallic walls and ceiling. Chandelier hanging from the roof .