When most people design a room, they think about the elements that remain at eye level: the furniture, artwork, accessories, and so on. But thinking about what’s happening overhead can be just as important. By paying some attention to the upper reaches of your bedroom, you can bring the eye higher in the room and make your whole space feel bigger.
For example, adding an unexpected splash of color overhead will draw the gaze upward. If there is an architectural feature you can highlight with this color, it will provide the perfect accent. This is a great tactic to use in archways, doorways, or even in the edges of a room. You can even treat the ceiling like a fifth wall: why leave it white when you can paint it in an accent color, or even add a pattern to it? Just be sure to pay attention to your choices, because the wrong color or pattern can make the ceiling feel lower rather than higher. There are a number of other ways to bring the eye up and raise the ceiling, such as painting the trim the same color as the wall, and you can learn about them all in the article below!
Read the full article here: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/bring-the-eye-up-6-ways-to-elevate-your-design-228527
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