The Bedroom Ceiling Design Idea That Adds Just A Touch Of Color To Your Space

So, you're looking for simple ways to refresh your bedroom with color. Instead of focusing on typical details like throw pillows, rugs, and artwork, how about looking up? Think about it: Whether lying in bed counting sheep, stretching, or listening to music, we all spend quite a bit of time staring at our bedroom ceilings. Ergo, you may as well make it pretty. We're not asking you to break your lease (or your neck) by painting the entire ceiling a bold hue. Au contraire, all you need to do is highlight your ceiling trim to add just a touch of color to your space. It's easy-peasy, wallet-squeezy.

This décor hack allows you to dip your toes in trendy ceiling paint colors that aren't white without jumping all the way in. You can go the subtle route with crown molding in pastel pink, lavender, or sage green. Or, dial up the drama with dark shades, like black, gray, and burgundy. The possibilities are endless — although bonus points if both your walls and ceiling are painted white. The colored trim would pack an even bigger design punch in this case, as it adds unexpected depth and visual interest to the plain backdrop. But if that's not the case, make sure you pick a darker color or something contrasting for your ceiling trim. For instance, blue would pop against green bedroom walls and vice versa. 

If you don't already have crown molding in your sleeping quarters, consider a peel-and-stick one, such as the 8 Feet Trim Fast Crown Molding from Walmart. Just slap it under the ceiling and you're good to go. Caulking the seams is optional if you prefer a smooth, polished look. Either way, next comes lightly sanding each piece with 150 or 220-grit paper for better grip. Dust off, tape the surrounding areas, then paint two light coats using a small angled brush.

Okay, but what if adding molding isn't an option? Another easy alternative to amp up your bedroom ceiling is painting a horizontal strip (or two) along the top edge of your walls. You can also create the border directly on the ceiling itself. Decorative trim isn't the only thing you can highlight on a ceiling, so go ahead and embrace other architectural details if you want. Maybe splash some color on your exposed beams. Or, perhaps you could outline a sloped ceiling by painting the edges. Whatever route you take, have fun with your trim color and let it stand out.