How to Make High Ceilings Feel Intimate

Many homeowners long for high ceilings, and might think that anyone who complains about having them is crazy. But if you have large rooms with expansive ceilings, you probably recognize how empty, and sometimes even cold, they can feel. Fortunately, there are many ways to lend a cozier ambiance to your high-ceilinged rooms without spending a lot of money on a major home renovation. Use tips and tricks to make your ceiling look lower, which will make the room seem more intimate as a result.

Furniture
Curtains
Light fixture
Flat-finish paint

Instructions

- 1
  Choose tall furniture pieces for the room. The more wall space you can use up between the ceiling and floor, the lower the ceiling will feel.
- 2
  Hang curtains no higher than the tops of your windows. Hanging curtains close to the ceiling makes the ceiling feel farther away.
- 3
  Select a center light fixture for the room. This will draw attention to the middle of the ceiling, giving the impression that the ceiling is lower.
- 4
  Choose flat-finish paint for your ceiling. The lack of reflection will prevent light from bouncing around and making the ceiling seem higher.
- 5
  Use a rich, saturated color on the ceiling and walls. This will trick the eye, bringing the ceiling into relief and making it look closer.

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