High ceilings are usually associated with elegance and space, so most people want their ceilings to appear a bit higher than they are.
When your ceilings are low, you can use design tips to make them look higher, but some mistakes can make them look even lower.
To avoid these design mistakes, learn to recognize them first.
Dark colors
Using dark colors on the ceiling or on the upper parts of the walls can create a visually oppressive effect and make the ceiling appear lower.
Heavy window treatments
Thick, long curtains or drapes that cover a significant portion of the wall space above the windows can visually reduce the height of the ceiling.
Excessive or low furniture
Furniture that is too tall or too low in relation to the ceiling height can make the room feel unbalanced and emphasize the lack of vertical space.
Horizontal lines or patterns
Using horizontal stripes, patterns, or design elements at or near the ceiling level can create a visual illusion of the ceiling being lower than it actually is.
Lack of vertical elements
Introduce vertical elements such as tall bookshelves, floor-to-ceiling curtains, or artwork with vertical orientation to add a sense of height and draw the eye upward.
