Monday, August 22, 2011

BEAUTY: Interiors--Ceilings

In interior design, ceilings are an oft-overlooked element. But all it takes is a tiny bit of imagination to come up with a show-stopping ceiling treatment. I have a client now who has an uplit tray ceiling that is just begging to be gold leafed!

Above: I am not at all a fan of cutsie-wootsie nurseries, and especially gender-specific nurseries. But this bee motif for a baby's room is clever, whimsical, and charming without being clichéd or imposing gender stereotypes on a human soul that is unformed and full of possibility.

Above: A stunning ceiling treatment by Manhattan designer David Wiseman.

Above: This vaulted ceiling is uplit to emphasize the gold leaf squares.

Above: A jaw-droppingly gorgeous ceiling treatment (the addition of molding and a contrasting pattern give the impression of an inset tray ceiling) with what appears to be a very special sun burst trim kit for a recessed can light.

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