Ceiling Ideas for Bathrooms
When it comes to decorating our ceilings, the go-to answer is usually to paint them white. And sure, a smooth white ceiling can look elegant in the bathroom.
But if you want to add character to a bathroom you should also look up – at the fifth wall! Consider using different materials, or extending the finish you have on your walls onto the ceiling.
Your bathroom ceiling could be the cherry on the bathroom cake if you think about all the different ways you can choose to decorate. There could be a style you’ve never thought of that’s just right for you!
Add Interest with a Gray Bathroom Ceiling
If you like your bathroom to have the feeling of high-end luxury then you need to follow some ideas from the designers.
Working well alongside wood finishes on the wall is a slate gray ceiling paint. Rich and sumptuous, this closes in a white bathroom giving it a sanctuary or spa feel. You will love lying back in the tub in this gorgeous bathroom scheme.
Monochrome Magic
To up the decor stakes a notch, if you are feeling brave, forget gray and paint your ceiling black! A black ceiling in a white bathroom will cut a dramatic dash.
If you love a monochrome minimalist aesthetic then this could do the trick in your bathroom. Choose black fixtures such as lighting and faucets to match with the black ceiling. And use a black light fitting so you don’t detract from the drama of your jet black ceiling.
Green Should Be Seen
Greens of all shades work well in a bathroom but for some impact, pick a bold, bright green. Choose a specialist bathroom paint to withstand the moisture and paint your walls and ceiling in the same color.
An advantage of painting your walls and ceiling this way is that you don’t have to worry about cutting in – the line you paint from one shade to the next. So you get a clever effect with even less of the effort.
Peach Passion
Peach and apricot shades have been trending this season so if you like a romantic flourish, this could be the color choice for you.
If your tile goes almost to the top of the wall then continuing this color on the ceiling will make the most of a pretty paint tone.
If you like to try your hand at DIY or your budget doesn’t extend to a professional painter and decorator, you can try painting your own bathroom ceiling like a pro.
Seeing Stars
For an unusual, very Instagrammable ceiling effect, why not paint your ceiling and walls with a thousand stars?
Use a dark blue as the sky and then choose a metallic gold to paint on Van Gogh style stars. You may even find a suitable wallpaper in a design you love.
This is perfect to gaze up at from a tub full of bubbles and a glass in hand, enjoying a soak after a hard day.
Paper the Bathroom Ceiling
If you feel like adding some color to a white bathroom, a cornflower blue has a feeling of elegance, like the ambience of a French chateau. Pair with a romantic blossomy blue and white wallpaper for an exquisite designer finish.
If you think you might like to try some DIY then you can wallpaper your ceiling using some tips from the experts. This gorgeous effect is worth the effort.
Tile a Sloping Ceiling
A wonderful combination in a bathroom with nooks and crannies and sloping ceilings is to tile and also use wallpaper.
White tiles will work well on a sloping ceiling and will also give you a resilient waterproof coaching.
To add some pizzazz, pick a bold wallpaper like a beautiful koi carp design in a metallic gold. This will add a look of expense to a simple bathroom.
Coastal Mood with a Shiplap Bathroom Ceiling
If you feel inspired by the Hamptons decor style and coastal living then you might like to install shiplap in your bathroom. You can fix wood to the wall and ceiling for a darling seaside look.
Keep the finish nice and smooth by sanding away any rough edges. Then pick an eggshell finish paint that is waterproof for a clean, fresh finish.
On-Trend Wood Ceiling Slats
If you have to have the most up to the minute fashions in your home then you’ll have to install wood slats. These are trending big time with designers.
In a plain white bathroom, a slatted wood ceiling can add warmth and is great for those who like a natural look.
If you have all the tools and a will to construct then you might like to fit your own slatted wood ceiling.
Rustic Timber Bathroom Ceiling
A clean, simple bathroom in white or in hues of gray can have a lovely warming finishing touch with the addition of a timber ceiling.
Keep the finish natural showing the beautiful grain and knots of the wood. But ensure you treat it with an appropriate wood preserver or varnish for such a damp area.
Add a Ceiling Window
A cabin in the woods is a dream for many. So if you are lucky to have this as your home, or as a family getaway, you might want to think about how to finish your bathroom ceiling.
To make the most of your forest surroundings, how about installing windows or a skylight to a sloping roof? You can lie in the tub or gaze up from the shower at a canopy of trees in your woodland home. Black frames are very on trend and will work with similar bathroom hardware.
Ornate Plaster Bathroom Ceiling
In an older property with curves and uneven walls and ceilings, a plaster ceiling decoration will match the olde worlde charm. You can even pick up lightweight versions which can easily be fixed to the ceiling with an appropriate adhesive.
Either keep the finish in the original blush plaster or paint in an off white using a mottled effect. This look will make you think you’ve opened the door to a bathroom from times past.
In Closing
Whether you’re into cutting edge design and favor a gray or black ceiling or you like the romance of a patterned wallpaper or soft pastel shade, there will be a bathroom ceiling idea that’s perfect for you.
Don’t forget you can use tile or wood to decorate your bathroom ceiling, or even a pretty plaster motif. So take a look up and imagine how you can enhance the ceiling in your beautiful bathroom.
