Take It From The Top

Whether sophisticated or sassy, these projects create star-quality ceilings.

Photography by Brian Francis

Take It From The Top
Sophisticated

Take It From The TopIn this elegant dining room, a simple overhead treatment gives the appearance of a coffered ceiling. The updated Arts and Crafts style perfectly suits the charming 1930s home.

The shape of this six-light chandelier echoes the circle on the ceiling.

Get This Look

The overall feel of the room is serene and airy. Ivory-colored paint on the wooden boards mimics the look of clouds against a light blue sky. The 1 x 6s are arranged in a grid pattern, and a circle cut from 3/4-inch plywood using a jigsaw is centered above the table. Cove moulding is attached to the boards along the perimeter of the room.

Note: You'll need a helper when attaching the pieces to the ceiling.

Sassy

Take It From The TopThis casual back entry begged for a creative ceiling treatment. The solution? Chalkboard paint applied overhead, as well as on the top portion of the wall, offers space for fun drawings and messages that can be changed on a whim.

"We add new drawings and messages often for a fresh look."

Take It From The TopTwelve inches of the ceiling and 9 inches of the wall were taped off and painted for the chalkboard border. The crown moulding also was painted black for a smooth transition; you could paint yours a different color for more contrast.

Paint Safely

When painting your ceiling, be sure to hold onto the ladder with one hand while painting with the other. Keep in mind that you should always have three points of contact with the ladder-two feet and one hand. Also, wear slip-resistant shoes. Styles with rubber soles are a safe choice.

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Project Details
Sophisticated List
Skill Level: Intermediate
Rough Cost Estimate: $900*

Lumber and millwork: $505
Hardware and supplies: $90
Decorative accessories: $305

Rough Time Estimate: 2 weekends**
Lumber and Millwork
  • 32 (6-foot-long) 1 x 6s
  • 1 (48- x 96-inch) sheet of 3/4-inch plywood
  • 6 (8-foot-long) pieces of #85 cove moulding
Hardware and Supplies
  • 2 Boxes 6d Finishing Nails
  • Wood glue
  • Paintable Wood Filler
  • Latex Caulk
  • Primer
  • Paint (Ivory; Light Blue; semi-gloss)
Decorative Accessories
  • Chandelier (6-light)

*Does not include labor costs or applicable taxes, which vary by market.

**Does not include lead time for special-order materials.

Availability varies by market.
Available by special order in some stores.

Sassy List
Skillset: Beginner
Rough Cost Estimate: $65*
Rough Time Estimate: 1 weekend
Supplies
  • chalkboard paint (black)
  • wall paint (pink, eggshell)
  • foam paint roller

*Does not include labor costs or applicable taxes, which vary by market.

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