Porch Ceiling Solutions

Bead Board

• Bead board ceilings are a popular choice for a porch. A bead board ceiling creates a paneled look for the underside of the porch roof. You can choose wood panels for the ceiling or vinyl to create the look of bead board with a durable material. Paint the ceiling an interesting color to match the porch decor. Blue is the traditional color for porch ceilings to re-create the appearance of the summer sky, according to This Old House.

Tin

• A pressed tin ceiling is a charming old-fashioned look for your porch. Tin ceilings can cause noise to echo on the porch, but soft textures such as rugs and draperies can help to muffle the sound. The tin ceiling is a good look when designing a porch with a traditional or Victorian decor. The ceiling style doesn’t work well in a modern interior design.

Vaulted Ceilings

• A high vaulted ceiling is an impressive look in a screened porch and works well in a home with dramatic decor. A home with dramatic proportions throughout the rooms inside should choose a porch design that coordinates well. High ceilings can help to keep the porch cooler as the hot air rises to the ceiling. Adding ventilation on the ceiling also allows the hot air to escape out of the room as well. A vaulted ceiling gives the porch room the appearance of much larger proportions.

Exposed Beams

• Exposed beams are an enhancement you can add to your porch ceiling that give a natural and rustic look to the room. You can leave the beams natural or paint the wood to coordinate with the porch decor. Couple exposed beams with a bead board ceiling for a charming country look on your porch.

Ceiling Fans

• Use outdoor ceiling fans in your porch to create a constant cool breeze on hot summer days. Choose an outdoor ceiling fan with a light kit to enjoy your porch during summer evenings. Ceiling fans can help make a porch bearable on the hottest summer days.