Tall ceilings are one of the most beloved features to a homeowner. Tall ceilings are one of the first things a smart realtor will point out when showing a home. Why is this? We love tall ceilings, inherently, because it makes a space feel bigger than it really is. New studies show that there are great psychological benefits of tall ceilings as well. They trigger tendencies toward spatial exploration which allows the brain to explore the space, which in-turn makes a space seem visually appealing. In addition, this feature makes a space feel light, airy and flowing. They also make a room feel more elegant and opulent, which is something we all want in our homes. However, if your house wasn’t built with tall ceilings, it can be extremely difficult and expensive to add them. In this post, I plan to share three secret ways to style your home that will make your ceilings feel taller and therefore make your space feel more airy, open and elegant.

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Purchase Low Profile Furniture

Using this style of furniture will make the scale of your space seem different and therefore will trick the brain into thinking the ceilings are higher than they actually are.  Additionally, ceilings will feel higher when you are sitting on this furniture because we are closer to the ground, making the ceiling further away. This style will make your space feel more open and less cramped. It allows more open space which makes one believe the ceilings are taller than reality.

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Use Vertical Stripes

Drawing the eyes upward is one of the simplest tricks to making ceilings feel high. Using vertical strips does exactly that. We see this trend often used by people who want to look taller, they might wear vertical striped clothing. Similarly, it can be applied within the home. Use wallpaper, paint or (my favorite) board and batten to achieve this look. These elements will also make the room look more spacious, overall, which is definitely an added bonus! Other details in a room can also be used to accomplish this technique. Take a look at the image below, notice how the door provides vertical strips, this will make the door and therefore the ceilings above it appear taller.

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Spice up your Ceiling

Creating a visual statement on the ceiling will not only add personality to your space, but it will also draw the eyes up, which, as we discussed previously, is a simple trick to making ceilings feel higher. By using wallpaper, colored paint or even high-gloss white paint you create an accent in a room that will draw the eyes. Be careful not to use a dark color when applying this strategy, as dark ceilings can actually do the opposite and make a space feel more condensed. Inspiration for ceiling designs are everywhere, so begin searching and find one that speaks to you!

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Grand and spacious are two elements that so many clients desire. Through the methods we discussed, we hope you were inspired to add this feeling to your home and make your space THAT much more appealing!