Vaulted ceiling - how high to paint?
Our bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and I'm planning on having the walls in Dix Blue and the ceiling white. However the ceiling is vaulted two ways and has three 'points' and I'm wondering if it will look too busy? Should I install a picture rail and paint up to that, or install trim round the top of the walls at normal ceiling height? What would you do?
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Emily
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Clare Jones
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5 years agoWhat a beautiful room!
I would paint the ceiling the same colour as the walls:
Sonia
5 years agoGorgeous room! I would paint right up into the peaked area. I’m also wondering if you did the whole lot in Dix Blue, but would that be too much? Found this pic to inspire you. Oh and no to the picture rail, it would just look silly.
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5 years agoAttached pics of semi finished room!
Was planning to do a gallery wall of seascapes (I have quite a collection of vintage oil paintings) above and around the bed but now I'm wondering if I just need one striking piece of art instead.
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