Go Bold: Paint a Ceiling

I’m slowly working my way through Madeleine’s big girl room design (I didn’t list this and the baby’s room as resolutions yesterday because it’s just a given I have to do them!) Here’s the inspiration board I’m working off right now:

Big Girl Room Design
Big Girl Room Design

One thing that seemed to intrigue a lot of people is the idea of painting the ceiling a bright pink–Benjamin Moore’s Peony (not to be confused with their lighter pink peony.)

I saw the picture below by Artistic Designs for Living and was totally inspired to try a painted ceiling. Then, I was further encouraged to move forward with my plan when I read this blog post from Emily A. Clark.

Artistic Designs for Living
Artistic Designs for Living

So, here’s Madeleine’s ceiling before–a flat white BM ceiling paint with C2 Paint’s Shiitake on the walls.

Ceiling Before
Ceiling Before

My little helper and I headed to the paint store (M was so excited we were going to paint her room pink!)

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And finally, the paint went on…scary!!! Seriously though, I was scared because as the paint went on, I kept questioning my decision–too dark? too pink? what was i thinking??

Ceiling in Progress
Ceiling in Progress

And here’s the final look.  LOVE it. Madeleine’s room is at the top of the stairs as you come up to the second floor and I love it when we walk up and she’s so excited to go into her room. She LOVES it.

Ceiling After
Ceiling After

The painted ceiling does darken the room a little. So, two things I’ve done–the original design has a light blue paint for the walls. I bought a quart and tried it on the walls and it didn’t look right so instead, I stayed with C2’s shiitake but at 50%. So, the walls are a brighter, but still warm, neutral tone. I’m also going to switch out the bulb in her pendant for a brighter, less yellow one.

I know not everyone is going to love this, but I would highly recommend trying color on a ceiling–it’s just so fun and a child’s room or playroom is a great place to go bold. I’ll share more pics as the room comes together…bed arrived this week, but we haven’t set it up yet!

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6 Comments on “Go Bold: Paint a Ceiling

  1. I love this idea. I am thinking about painting Nate’s big boy room, and may go this route. Here’s my concern though. His room is pretty small. Would a painted ceiling be overwhelming? I am also considering doing a striped wall at the head of his bed. Decisions decisions! His room is pretty “blah” and I want to do something fun, but don’t want it to be “too much” in a small space.

  2. Tessa–I love this! Good for you for being BOLD! I have no problem painting a piece of furniture or other things, but a ceiling is something I’ve never even considered. Thank you for the inspiration.

  3. I LOVE IT!!! It definitely pays off to be bold! So cute with the window treatment. Can’t wait to see the rest of the room once it’s done!!

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