Ms Sherina Siraj
Assistant Professor
Department of Interior Designing


Moving aside ‘accent walls’ the trend that lasted for years in the interior design world, a new concept has taken its place – STATEMENT CEILINGS

Here the ceiling is often considered a fifth wall, and treated with textures, colours, patterns and fixtures to create interest in your spaces.

Statement ceiling isn’t a new concept, it is just making a comeback. Many historical structures have beautiful ceilings that are carved or painted on, and treated as the focus point of the space. Taking inspiration from these vintage interiors there are many things one could do to vamp up their ceilings.

Ceiling Mirrors

A trend of the 70’s – this makes the interior looks glam and stylish. The reflection of light also makes the space looks airy and large. Keeping safely in mind, acrylic replacements are also used to create a mirror tile effect.


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Vintage Ceiling Tiles


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A 19th century trend, ceiling tiles are making a comeback. Embossed and beautifully carved tiles can still be found in historic buildings today. \

Painted ceiling – Accent color

Painted Ceiling
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Instead of blindly choosing a white, try choosing a bold color to accentuate your ceiling thereby adding a pop to your interiors. The color doesn’t necessarily have to be in contrast with the rest of the space. Like shown below it can be the same as the walls.

Wallpapered Ceilings

Wallpaper Ceiling

An excellent trick to add excitement to your ceiling, it also adds patterns and texture to the space.

Other trends include – Accentuating your ceiling with a statement light fixture or chandelier, cornices, wooden ceilings, exposed beam ceiling, black or stripped ceilings etc.

Bring in some flair to your interiors using these trends of 2019.