Color Tips from a Pro St. Louis Ceiling Painter

Gray ceiling painted by a professional St. Louis ceiling painter

Seems like ceilings have been plain old white for a really long time. There’s good reason for this—white ceilings help a room feel larger, and more open, offering an easy solution to a decently common issue. Getting tired of the norm, but aren’t sure what direction to head in? Keep reading to see what Gib & Son Painting professional St. Louis ceiling painters have to say about it. Here’s our advice on white ceiling alternatives:

1. Lighter Ceiling Colors

Similar to white, painting your ceiling a lighter color offers the same feeling of largeness and openness. However, switching it up and painting the ceiling a lighter or pastel color can really add to the overall coziness of the room. For example, toy rooms or a small child’s room can level up solely by painting the ceiling a pastel color, rather than white. As always, we recommend getting a color consultation done by the best ceiling painter in St. Louis, Gib & Son Painting.

2. Darker Ceiling Colors

As they stand in stark contrast to white or light-color ceilings, having your ceiling painted a darker color helps envelope the room. Dark colors can also make larger rooms feel smaller and more intimate, offering a different (but similar) “cozy factor,” akin to light colors. Like the image above, darker ceiling colors have the ability to cap off a room while also adding an air of luxury.

3. Matching Ceiling Colors

Hiring a ceiling painter to match the ceiling color to the wall color is by far one of our favorite change-ups. It may also be the safest option, as matching wall and ceiling paint colors can wrap a room together and offer an element of unity to the decor. White ceilings can disappear when paired with lighter wall colors, which really makes a room feel open. However, matching your ceiling color starts to include the ceiling as part of the room’s atmosphere, and can be a very bold statement!

When you’re ready for an over-head change, call the St. Louis ceiling painter experts at Gib & Son Painting. We’ve been at it for over 30 years! Our ceiling painter team is one of the most experienced around. Remember, when you hire Gib & Son Painting, you’re hiring the best! Forget the rest. Gib & Son is second to none! Call 636.485.5435 or fill out our online form for a FREE estimate on your next project! Whether you need a ceiling painter, cabinet refinishing, powerwashing, popcorn ceiling, or one of our many other services in St. Louis and the surrounding area, Gib & Son Painting is waiting, ready and willing to serve you!