The ‘Fifth Wall’ Is Back: Here’s How To Decorate Your Ceiling
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Statement ceilings are having a moment
Last year, interior design experts predicted that intricate murals would dominate our spaces in 2025 – and specifically our ceilings. Fast forward a few months and, no matter how daring it sounds, it seems like statement ceilings really are growing in popularity. Here’s the rundown…
What Is A Statement Ceiling?
Just like a feature wall, a statement ceiling uses bold patterns, shades or textures to create a focal point within a room – in this case, drawing the eye upwards. This can be achieved by bringing the wallpaper used on the walls up onto your ceiling, or creating a dramatic contrast using colours, shapes and mouldings.
‘Whether patterned, textured, or richly coloured, a statement ceiling adds a dramatic, unexpected layer to any space,’ explain the experts at luxury wallpaper brand Divine Savages. ‘Statement ceilings are taking centre stage in interior design, transforming the “fifth wall” into a canvas for bold creativity.’
So, where do you start? ‘Wallpaper is the ultimate tool to achieve this look, offering endless possibilities – from intricate florals to geometric prints,’ the team advises.
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If you’re working with a smaller space, decorating the ceiling might feel like a risky move, as you don’t want to make the room feel dark, busy or cramped. However, since a statement ceiling automatically draws the eye upwards, it can be a brilliant way to create the illusion of a taller, more spacious room.
‘Introducing bold colours and patterns into a functional space transforms it instantly,’ the Diving Savages team confirms. ‘This approach not only ensures a dramatic impact but also alters the room’s entire ambience.’
Statement ceilings, then, are all about the unexpected – and if you’re partial to particularly daring design choices, there’s no better place to experiment with the ‘fifth wall’ than in the kitchen.
‘Ceiling wallpaper can transform a kitchen from clinical & functional into a more homely and personal space,’ the team explains. ‘It can also provide the starting point for your colour scheme: pick out a core colour from the print and complement it by painting cabinets in the same shade. The closer the colour match, the stronger the impact.’
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When it comes to bedrooms, meanwhile, botanical prints can create a cosy, cottagecore-style look. ‘Introducing floral prints with warm undertones will create a bold statement and an uplifting environment,’ says the team. ‘By taking the wallpaper all over the ceiling, the room feels truly immersed in nature – but it also seems so much bigger.’
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