This month marks the 500th (wow!) anniversary of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel painting. We’re not suggesting that you spend the next few years lying on top of a scaffolding painting frescos on your ceiling, but we’ve rounded up a few fun “fifth-wall” inspirations for your home.
Via dSPACE Studio
Textured Ceilings
Trim applied to the ceiling of a renovated Chicago home gives some curve appeal to this very geometric space.
Via David Weisman
Sculptural biomorphic branches are a distinctive and whimsical treatment on this ceiling.
Painted Ceilings
Via Flickr
Bright, punchy colors give a modern edge to this traditional ceiling.
Via Kiki’s List
The stripes painted on the ceiling of this little girl’s room bring some graphic interest to the soft and subtle décor.
Stenciled Ceilings
Via Houseography
This striking gold and white stenciled ceiling gives this small powder room glamour.
Via Flickr
The stenciled hearts on the ceiling of the San Francisco Designer Showcase are fun and funky.
Wallpapered Ceilings
Via Walnut Wallpaper
The graphic black-and-white print of this wallpapered ceiling gives the room a stylish flair.
Via Grandin Road
The paintable textured wallpaper on this ceiling adds depth to the design.
