Let’s talk about wallpaper on the ceiling!
This post first ran back in 2017 – but I’ve recently gone back and updated it!
A few of you mentioned how great the cane wallpaper from this post would look on a ceiling (great idea!) which in turn reminded me of this …
And, since wallpapered ceilings are a timeless interior design element, I brought back this fun home improvement idea today.
No need for a boring ceiling.
If you’re not sure you’re going to love this idea, you can always get your feet wet with peel and stick papers as a start.
Etsy has an incredible selection!
photo by Nicole Cohen
Wallpaper on the ceiling: conclusion
Weather you’re looking to zhush up your dining room or living room or give new life to a powder room, wallpapering your ceiling is a great option to have in your design arsenal.
You can go subtle with simple, solid, textured papers or go all out with bold designs and colors…the choice is yours.
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I love the look – such an unexpected surprise for an often overlooked space. Happy Wednesday, Sue!
I have uniquely painted ceilings (gold in the master) but not papered! I love the idea, Sue. And you have done it so well in your home! Thanks for the inspiration!
I LOVE this idea but what does one do when all the ceilings in their home are textured? We bought our first house last year, and much to my dismay, every house that was available in our budget had textured ceilings. My husband assured me it's easy to scrape and refinish.
Fast forward almost a year later, we are wrapping up a basement renovation we've done on our own, and oh my lord, refinishing those ceilings to make them smooth was a HUGE pain in the ***!!!! Hiring it out isn't really in the budget when we still need to furnish our house. Hoping our next home will have less "builder grade" details and a more custom feel!
I got chills when viewing your guest bathroom. The larger tiles look the same as ours and I've been in a quandary regarding the direction I need to go for the walls. Are your tiles a very light taupe or are they gray? I don't see how I can justify the cost for our huge bathroom although your paper is gorgeous. If you had to paint your walls, what color would you have chosen???
Thanks a million………BRM
Thanks! the tiles are gray with a little beige. I think if I were to go with paint, I'd go with white! Hope this helps, good luck!
I remember wallpapering the ceiling of my bedroom growing up with my sister and my mom. We girls laughed a lot as the paper kept falling off on our heads as we held it up (while standing on furniture) as my mom smoothed out the bubbles. Such a great memory and the room looked fabulous! I will have to try this in my home now! Thanks for the idea!
How do we feel about papering 8 foot ceilings? I am dying to wallpaper a ceiling or two…
I think it would be great! and thanks!:)