Paint Colors for Textured Ceilings

Pure Bright White

• Since you probably don't want your textured ceiling to be the focal point of your room, use pure bright white ceiling paint to draw attention away from your ceiling. Most ceilings are white, so family members and guests will focus more on your wall decorations and your furniture if your ceilings are a traditional white color. White textured ceilings also open up a room and make the room appear larger.

Eggshell or Off-White

• If pure bright white contrasts with your wall colors or household furnishings, select a textured ceiling paint color in eggshell or off-white. These paint colors have the same room-expanding effect as white paint, but their softer hues add a touch of warmth to the room. If you have several white fabrics or white decorative items in your living space, a softer white ceiling will help the rest of the room appear less stark.

Tan or Light Yellow-Gold

• Slightly darker ceiling paint colors in soft tan or light yellow can add depth and coziness to a room design. If your ceilings are heavily textured, paint colors like light mustard, pale daffodil and soft beige can hide the peaks and valleys in the texture. The result is a softer, friendlier, and more subdued interior design. As long as you choose light shades of paint, the visual appearance of the room should not decrease dramatically.

Terra Cotta or Soft Brown

• An oversize room with numerous windows and a plentiful amount of natural sunlight can accommodate darker colored ceilings. As long as you don't mind shrinking the room, you can paint a textured ceiling a warm terra cotta or a soft brown color. If your decorative motif is Mediterranean, Southwest or Spanish, dark-colored textured ceilings are especially attractive. These warm colors add an earthy vibe to the room's existing decor.