Home Decor Ideas

The ceiling is usually a neglected space in room design, but it certainly shouldn’t be. Why settle? With the right wallpaper or shade of paint (and a little inspiration), your ceiling makes a stunning statement.  Here’s 20 of our favorite standout ceilings.

Pretty patterns

There’s 3 ways to achieve the patterned effect of the ceiling shown above: stencil the pattern on, hire an artist to create the effect, or use wallpaper. Image: SB Architects

Dining under a floral-patterned ceiling is like enjoying an springtime picnic under a garden canopy.  Image: Laura U Design

This whimsical, marble-patterned ceiling proves that kids’ rooms and color go hand in hand. Image: Copper Gyer Design

A custom, abstract ceiling pattern adds a touch of edge to this boy’s bedroom, while tying the room’s colors together perfectly. Image: Laura U Design

A monochromatic, mocha tile pattern brings balance to this vibrant entryway. Image: In Sight Designs

Lattice-patterned paper adds a delicate touch to this nursery’s sky-blue painted ceiling. Image: Fresh Start Contracting

Black and indigo painted ceiling ideas

The black wall paint repeats on the ceiling, creating a warm and intimate dining area. Image: Jonathan Calvert

A deep navy ceiling caps off this room’s nautical theme, warming up what would otherwise be a stark white space. Image: Amy Trowman Design

A painted black ceiling mirrors the dark hardwood floors in this modern urban space. Image: Charmean Neithart Interiors

Striped ceilings

Black and white stripes on the bedroom ceiling make this modern living space appear larger. Image: M/I Homes

Erupting from the center of the room, a starburst gives this nursery an expansive sense of space. Image: Red Egg Design Group

Bold-colored painted ceilings

A warm, sunny yellow adds cheer to the open floor plan of this Mid Century Modern bungalow. Image: Mihaly Slocomb

The aqua ceiling coordinates with the curtains to sweep the eye upwards. Image: Lisa Michael Interiors

An interesting way to mix things up: paint the walls white and celebrate the ceiling with color. Image: Peel Paulson Design Studio

A bold fuchsia painted ceiling is a perfectly lovely touch for a little girl’s bedroom. Image: Alicia Weaver Design

Add flair to a ceiling by painting the molding white, and the rest of the area in a contrasting color. Image: Kirsten Floyd Interior Design

A sky-blue ceiling brightens up any kitchen. Image: Rikki Snyder

Grey painted ceiling ideas

A rich, grey ceiling adds sophistication to this dining room, creating the perfect backdrop for a stunning chandelier. Image: Dalliance Design

The ceiling in this bedroom picks up the same grey cargo tone of the lounge chair in the corner. Image: Refined Custom Homes

This homeowner divides an open living area and kitchen by painting the kitchen’s ceiling a rich grey. Image: Saga Construction

Now that you’ve seen some of these sublime ceilings, think about that big expanse over your head differently! Paint or wallpaper the surface to add something new and different to any room.

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We can probably all use a little more exotic spice and color in our lives. Some of us are lucky enough to travel to far-flung places to get our fix. But if you can’t, you can now go to Target, no passport required.

The retailer is launching a new “eclectic” line called Opalhouse on April 8, featuring 1,300 pieces of exotic and colorful bedding, décor, tabletop items and furniture from around the world. Most items are priced under $30, which is impressive when you consider that the materials used include silks, velvets and pressed glass.

Target’s slogan for the line is: “Create spaces as bold as your spirit.” The decor was inspired by markets in places like Paris, the South of France, Mallorca and the Far East.

Opalhouse will be the first of the store’s brands to feature artwork from the design team. Designers had the lucky task of traveling to create interpretations of what they saw around the world. The work will be used in wallpaper, textiles and prints.

One of the designers created a watercolor after spotting some flowers for sale near a market in Paris. The same designer later notice a brightly colored bird in Lisbon and added it to the floral print. The watercolor was reproduced for the Opalhouse wallpaper for sale, shown in the alcove below.

A black and white sketch of whimsical pineapples is now also a wallpaper — and a coordinating table lamp.

A warm, exotic bath collection features ikat-inspired prints in oranges and reds. There’s plenty of other bath pieces in the line to mix and match to create the perfect look for your bathroom.

Layers of textures, embroidery and a crisp black floral pattern create a bed that’s closer to sleeping in Marrakech than in Minneapolis.

This is just a sneak peek from Target of what’s to come. All items will be available for sale both in store and online on April 8.

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CB2 is California dreaming of long summer days by the pool. Their latest collection, in conjunction with the famed Los Angeles retailer-to-the-stars, Fred Segal, is available now.

The new line is named Pool Party and features some of Fred Segal’s most famous denim designs on pillows and upholstery. Most of the pieces are designed for indoor/outdoor living and include eclectic pieces that mix vintage and whimsy. The “luxe California daydream” inspiration is on every item from sofas to a Bocce Ball set to melamine plates and accent tables.

Here are some of the highlights of the CB2 x Fred Segal Pool Party Collection:

Pool Party White Sofa, $1199

Brass Bird Side Table, $229 Eye Candy Outdoor Pillow, $40 Loves Neon, $299 each Love One Another Pool Party Float, $80

Melamine Dinnerware and Striped Pool Party Barware, $6 – $8 Studio Acrylic Storage Table, $800 Cloud Distressed Pillows, $159 each Be Who We Are Shag Rug, $700 – $1200 Red Lips Beach Towel, $40

Look See Feel Be Love All Bocce Set, $159

 Love One Another Black Pendant Light, $199 Terrazzo White Serving Pieces, $50 – $70 Sunset Teak Lounge Chair, $699

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A small living room featuring unexpectedly large elements that work, visually and functionally. Image: Bhavin Taylor Design

Just because you have a tiny space doesn’t mean you should have tiny furniture. One of the biggest design mistakes for a room of any size is cluttering it with small pieces. But the secret to successful small space design is just the opposite: choose the largest pieces possible.

First, buy big

It may sound counterproductive, but, when shopping for small space furnishings and decor, buy your choice of the following items in the largest size that will fit:

• Chandelier or pendant
• Area rug
• Wall art
• Sofa or sectional
• Ottoman (that can double as a coffee table)
• Bed

You won’t be able to fit as many items into your room as you initially envisioned, but that’s good thing. Fewer pieces, in a larger scale, will make the space look bigger and feel more functional.

Next, hang a giant mirror

A small galley kitchen looks twice as big, thanks to a mirror wall. Image: Domus Nova

A mirror works its magic in a small space by reflecting light and doubling the sense of space. Add the largest mirror you can fit. You can either stand a mirror on the floor and lean it against a wall, or create a mirrored wall, as in the kitchen pictured above.

Then, find the biggest bed you can fit through the door

With a big bed as a centerpiece, a small bedroom appears larger than it actually is.
Image: Thorp

A bedroom is where you go for rest, so do you really need a desk, TV, sitting area, or even a dresser? Maybe not. Prioritize your furnishing with the most important element of the bedroom: a bed. If you have any space left, consider adding a nightstand or a wall-mounted shelf to double as nightstand. Don’t forget a lamp!

Another way to maximize space is by pushing the bed up against the wall, as shown below.

Minimal furnishings are used in this bedroom. Notice the large art canvas on the wall, which expands the visual feel of the room. Image: Norden & Klingstedt

Forget about negative space and add build-ins

A small dining nook with built-in banquettes, allowing up to 10 people to dine together. Image: Aflux Designs

Having space around your furnishings is nice — if you live in a large home or apartment. But all that nice negative space does nothing for you when you have guests over. Make best friends with your walls and add furnishings to the size and length of the space itself, such the custom banquette built-ins in this tiny dining room.

Lay down the biggest rug possible

A small living room cuts the clutter. Add a large sectional, and a large, patterned rug that defines the space. Image: Entrance Makleri

One of the first things the eye notices is what’s on the floor. Want to make your tiny space look larger? Add the biggest rug you can fit. The best way to find a perfectly fitting rug is to measure the open area your buying your rug for, and purchasing a rug just 2-3 inches smaller, all around. That way, you create a visual border that doesn’t look like carpeting. Go with a bold pattern  — the larger-scale the pattern, the better.

Go big on decorative elements

A small, narrow dining space is overshadowed by the stunning, large wall canvas and ceiling pendants. Image: Christopher Elliot Design

What’s the first thing you notice about the dining room pictured above? It’s probably not the impossibly narrow dimensions of the room. The large, dramatic pendant lamps and wall-to-wall canvas make this small, narrow space look far bigger (and way more awesome!).

Fill the living room with a sectional

The sectional is the main (and most used) feature in this small London apartment. Image: Paul Craig

What do you use the living room most for? Sitting and lounging, with friends and family, or by yourself. Designate the majority of the space to seating, and skip the side tables and smaller sofas and chairs. A larger sectional, as shown in the image above, is extremely versatile. There are some great apartment sectionals similar to the one above, designed just for tiny living.

Use a big ottoman (or 2) instead of tables in the living room

A small, contemporary living room is very functional (and modular) with just a single, arm-less sofa and 2 large ottomans. Image: Kelly Deck Design

There’s a good reason to skip the coffee table and go with a big ottoman: you’ll use it more! An extremely versatile piece, an ottoman works like a coffee table if you place a tray on top. Or, cozy it up to your sofa or sectional to create a large daybed or lounge. As yet another alternative, move it elsewhere, your dining area, for example, and use as a bench or spare dining seat.

If you’re planning to move the ottoman around, pick an ottoman with wheels to make your life easier. And go with a storage style that opens up to hold blankets, magazines and other items.

Now that you know the secret to expanding the feel of your small space, give it a shot. Start by de-cluttering and getting rid of excess furnishings. Reintroduce the most essential elements, in the largest size possible.  And enjoy!

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