In today's commercial housing, in addition to the duplex space, the ceiling will not exceed three meters, and low ceilings have become a common design problem, especially in spacious open spaces, the phenomenon of insufficient ceilings is more obvious. But changing the building is generally not feasible, designers have a lot of tricks to make your ceiling look taller, you can provide a higher ceiling appearance without actually increasing the height, today we are going to share the tips to make the ceiling feel higher.
1. Choose a lighter ceiling color
The ceiling is painted in a lighter color than the walls, and white is usually a good choice. If you prefer dark walls, avoid using white directly on the ceiling. This can make the boundaries too sharp and make the ceiling appear lower. Try painting the ceiling a lighter shade than the walls. Another visual trick is to paint the same color as the wall on the corner line of the ceiling to give the illusion that the wall is higher.
Second, the design of vertical to the top
Whether it is windows, cabinets, doors, wall panels, curtains, door openings, etc., the design is as vertical to the top as possible, if not, it is also designed as high as possible. Be bold and raise the height of the door to the ceiling, ** the door is very suitable for such a design, it can create the illusion of a tall space, if you can't reach the top, you may also try to design as high as possible. Even if you only have half of the windows, it is recommended to choose vertical floor-to-ceiling curtains and install them to the top as much as possible to make the space look more elevated!
3. The design of straight lines
For wall decoration, it is better to use vertical stripes rather than horizontal stripes. For example, the walls are decorated with vertical lines, which allow the visual structure to be infinitely extended, and at the same time give us the effect of guiding the visual movement, so that we can't help but look upward, creating the illusion that the floor height is higher than the actual height.
Fourth, use low furniture
Houses with low ceilings should not arrange too much furniture in the space, which will enhance the feeling of a narrow space. Moreover, the purchase of furniture should be slightly lower and simpler, so that the vision is more light and transparent. The furniture is kept as far away from the ceiling as possible, creating a sense of space.
5. Appropriate lighting
If possible, set the light to face the wall and shine upwards to create more reflected light and upward attention. Upward-facing wall lamps or ceiling strips can attract the eye upwards, and even properly placed lamps can make the ceiling appear higher.
In addition to dining room lights, try to avoid chandeliers and overhead lighting to avoid the focus being downward. If you do hang a chandelier, hang it a little higher than usual. Alternatively, choose clear or transparent light fixtures to reduce visual distractions.
Light strips can be installed on the ceiling, wall, floor, and even the side and back of the storage cabinet at home to increase the visual level with a rich sense of light, and create a bright living space by means of indirect light.
Sixth, the use of decorative paintings
It is best to place the painting a little higher than usual, and for best results, it is recommended to use a vertical frame to frame the decorative painting, which will not be able to look higher and the distance between the ceiling and the floor will be greater.