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A simple way to enhance the appearance of your tray ceiling is to paint these tray walls the same color as the walls in the room, and then leave the crown and tray inset white. Paint the entire tray step a different color than the wall or ceiling. Tray ceilings have been used for hundreds of years, and continue to be incorporated in homes of modern design. One option is to use white on the lower horizontal surface (the lower part of the ceiling ) and the inner vertical surface (parallel to the walls), and then paint a color on the upper part of the tray.
For a more country or beachside look, install beadboard in the top of the tray ceiling and paint it a soft white, grey or blue—or stain the wood in a warm, natural shade. Painting the center of the ceiling a darker shade will create a look of height, causing that part of the ceiling to recede visually. See more ideas about Painted tray ceilings, Colored ceiling , House design. One way to draw attention to the tray ceiling is to paint the upper ceiling a dark color and the connecting wall or vertical wall a lighter value of the same color.
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