The Ceiling Paint Color Trend That's Making A Splash In Interiors

You've probably seen them all over social media — those bold ceilings that make you wonder, "Wait, should I paint mine?" Well, dear reader, your hunt for the perfect shade of paint to use on your ceiling ends here. One family of colors is making a major "overhead" statement. These aren't your typical, plain ceiling colors, and they don't cross the garish line, either. Behold, the richest of hues — jewel tones.

These vibrant shades aren't reserved only for walls and furnishings in today's design world. Slap a can of gem-inspired paint on the ceiling and it'll instantly envelop the space with a luxe, cocoon-like feel. It doesn't matter if your existing palette is neutral or vibrant; these jewel-toned accent colors make a room feel glamorous with just the right amount of depth and drama. We're talking about saturated hues with black undertones, like ruby, amethyst, sapphire, and emerald. Even better news: Jewel tones aren't going anywhere anytime soon since they're also interior designer-approved hues for 2025.

A gorgeous look for this trend is to paint the entire ceiling a jewel tone while keeping the rest of the room light and neutral, so your fifth wall pops. For added cohesiveness, consider decorating with complementary colors via small accents and decor pieces. Say you choose burgundy for your ceiling, then sprinkle in a blush pink throw pillow, a navy blue armchair, or a forest green area rug. If you prefer a deep, verdant ceiling (like in @wildinthewolds' video above), gold, cream, and brown accents would fit right in.

Not afraid of color? Turn the room into a jewel box by coating both your ceiling and walls in the same hue. Jewel tones are great for color-drenching because of their moody nature. Paints like Benjamin Moore's Grape Juice and Farrow & Ball's Stiffkey Blue make for a truly cozy and intimate space in this case. If color-drenching is too daring for your taste, try painting a circle around your light fixture to create a faux medallion, or color-block a strip of paint on the wall and carry it across the ceiling.

While a jewel-painted fifth wall definitely draws the eye up, it can also make a room feel like a cave if the ceiling is too low. Our advice is to start small (with a bathroom or powder room, for example) to test the waters. The bedroom is another contender since a cocooning effect is more favored in this resting space.