Home Renovation

Are you looking to enhance your interior design? There are many traditional ways to do this, from purchasing new/modern furniture, ripping up that old carpet in exchange for sleek hard wood floors, etc. There is another excellent option, however, that many people tend to forget about: ceiling texturing. For a large percentage of home owner’s the ceiling is one of the last things they consider revamping when it comes to design, but it may soon move higher on the list as some of the following ideas can add some real flavor to homes.

Your ceiling doesn’t have to just be white. Granted, people generally don’t look up as they enter rooms, but in many cases, this is because there is no design on the ceiling. Imagine going to a friend’s house and seeing patterns above you, give the appearance of plaster being textured across the ceiling. It can make the room seem complete, as if the ceiling wasn’t just an afterthought. If there are any designs on the walls, this can complement the work and add variety to any room. Good contractors have the tools to achieve these looks, as well as the experience in creating the look.

Another idea is called the Knockdown. Used in drywall, it gives the appearance of small clouds all over your ceiling, varying from small to tiny. It can give any room a finished look, and – depending on the rest of the room’s décor – can give off a relaxing, airy feel.

The Sand Swirl is another texture that has shown a recent boom in popularity, especially for those looking to improve the market value of their homes. The Sand Swirl looks a lot like how it sounds, with semi-circles of brush strokes intersecting others. If done correctly by a good painting contractor, this texture can lend itself to a modern feel for any room, and is especially effective in master bedrooms.

Perhaps one of the boldest ceiling textures is called the Spanish (Knife) Texture. If you’re a little more daring than others, this one might be for you. Sharp, jagged lines that meander over the entire body of the ceiling give the look of wandering, and of survival in the jungle. Of course, it is up to each person’s own interpretation of the texture, but a common theme among critics is one of sub-tropical roots and culture.

The great thing about ceiling texture is that it can be its own thing. Certain textures go better with specific room design, of course, but it can also stand alone as a way to improve the look of your home.