The 5th Wall: Wallpaper On The Ceiling

Tips for Wallpapering the Ceiling

Before we dive into design inspiration, here are a few practical tips to bear in mind. Wondering about direction? Position the wallpaper to follow the natural light source, avoiding shadows that might alter the look of your chosen design. Start from the focal point of the room – that’s where your eye will naturally be drawn. For instance, if your feature wall is around a television, begin there for a smooth finish. Remove light fixtures, and use a pencil and level (a laser level is even better) to ensure your first drop is straight. Now, on to the fun part!

Ceiling Wallpaper Inspiration

In the photo above, the Hommeboys wanted to display the gorgeous paint and texture on the walls. The ceiling, however, was a great place to add something special. They installed the Cranes Wallpaper, which coordinated well with all the warm, earthy colours in the space. It brought a sense of luxury to the master bedroom.

Instagrammer, Alieta Casey loves to decorate her home with beautiful spaces. In the powder room, she used her “signature colour” of blush and pink with the Bush Beauty Wallpaper. Her bold sensibility didn’t end with the four walls. She extended the glamour up to the ceiling for a totally immersive environment that is sure to wow her visitors.

DIYer, Fariha Nasir, wanted to make her son’s bedroom more fun. She knew that creating a tropical jungle theme would bring intrigue to her son’s imagination. She used the Kingdom Palm Wallpaper on the ceiling so that her son is ready for adventure from the moment he opens his eyes.

Sometimes we need our spaces to encourage our creativity. Stephanie Watkins chose the colourful and vibrant Hockney design and installed it on the ceiling of her home office. Now as her eyes gaze above, she’ll get all the inspiration she needs.

Susan from Bowers Construction was creating a space for her daughter. The space has a ceiling that slopes and she wanted to utilize that feature to add some beauty. She used the Chinoiserie wallpaper, because it had beautiful birds for her daughter to admire and also helped accentuate the room’s length with the sprawling branches.

North Carolina-based interior designer, Lori Shaw had a client with maximalist tastes. The room is filled with pattern and colour from the floor to the ceiling. The Garden Bloom design brings rich blues and pink florals is a total feast for the eyes.

@MochaGirlPlace on Instagram used the Gardenia Wallpaper because she loves the colourful birds. She pulled down the green color from the wallpaper into the rest of the space to make it feel cohesive.

The mother-daughter design team at Impeccable Nest did something very interesting with their wallpaper installation. They extended the Ornithology design up and out of the wallpaper itself. Using scraps, they cut elements of the design to continue it from the walls and onto the ceiling. It created an almost 3 dimensional look to the installation and resulted in a powder room full of character.

Megan, a M&K customer loved her ceiling installation so much she just had to share the results. In order to add intrigue to her son’s bedroom, she installed the Barre Reverse design on the ceiling. The also felt like the pattern of this Shibori wallpaper design helped to accentuate the length of the space.

Popular Ceiling Wallpaper Ideas

With so many options, from tropical themes to floral motifs, certain patterns emerge as popular choices for ceiling wallpaper. Birds, clouds, and stripes frequently appear in top-ceiling design choices, lending an additional layer of character and depth to a room’s aesthetic.

Whether you’re considering wallpaper for the ceiling or making it your sole focus, don’t overlook this underutilised area – it might just be the missing touch your room needs.