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TT EE TTY DEBBIE House to TRAVIS Home Dear Debbie; Ist worth the trouble to paint a ceil- ing? My partner thinks it will look great and | am afraid it will pull the ceiling low- er. Help. -- Franklin Dear Franklin; For those who find decorating a chal- lenge, it's only fair to let ceilings be white, no discussion required, it works with everything. And this is true. But if you are going to ramp up your enthusi- asm enough to pick wall colours, there is fun to be had by looking up and visu- alizing a variation of what is a safe and rather bland choice for the ceiling. Think of the ceiling as the fifth wall in your room and discover what a transforma tion.some embellishment can do. + Paint in some character - No need to jump into the deep end right away. Start in the bedroom. If you ROYAL LEPAGE m-- Meadowtowne Realty, sokerage Independently Owned and Operated ROYAL LEPAGE Meadowrowne Realty sow Hr GET CREF) LL LEAR Ee A great opportunity to own a family friendly home in Timberlea. 5-level linked features eat-in kitchen, backyard. Steps from Sam Sherratt P.S., walking trails, shopping, GO Train and Hwy 401, $734,900. fad CARRIAGH RADI 'have decided on blue for the walls, a favourite shade that is reminiscent of sky and sea, peaceful and calm, for the ceiling, choose a pastel t#t of that blue. The bedroom-is now an aerie, a nest sit- ting high above the daily bustle. By in- cluding the ceiling in your colour design you make a room feeling more intimate. Try it in a den or dining room when you are looking for a cozy, comfortable atmo- sphere. In a child's room, dare to be more inventive. The nursery shown here fea- tures a striking combination of. colours. Rhododendron and Peachy Keen, both from Benjamin' Moore, are saturated shades that are full of life. The white up- per walls cool down the effect, and al- though there is plenty-of pattern in the striped carpet and oversized chevron- like ceiling design, the room doesn't overwhelm. It's playful. Painting a design like this on a ceiling takes preparation. Measure and draw a sample on paper. Colour in your sample and use this as a template for the ceiling. Then mark off the sections on a primed ceiling with pencil and use painter's tape to map out one colour. Paint one colour, remove tape and let dry. Tape again.on the other side of the pencil lines to keep a clean edge when applying the second colour. Beams and wallpaper There are many more options™ for changing the appearance of a Solny. Build in architectural detail and di sion by adding beams, battens, laftice- work, moldings or medallions. In older b Changing the way you experience real estate MILTON 905-878-8101 Advertorial Start small when playing up the fifth wall homes that boast high ceilings, these additions elevate the room's style. It's one more surface upon which to show off colour and design Mn lofts and con- temporary open space designs, beams contribute movement to an otherwise large flat surface. Beams can take on many faces, from rustic weathered wood to metallic finishes or covered in a sleek coat of glossy white paint. The space be- § tween the beams can be left in its natu- ral state or painted a complementary colour. Why not use wallpaper such as #8 grass cloth as an interesting contrast? Here, a welcoming living room is filled with natural materials -- fabric designs and window shades, Benjamin Moore's Pleagant Valley paint and grass cloth be- tween outside in no matter what the season. A decorated ceiling can accentuate the atmosphere you are planning. For a farmhouse kitchen or a period-style den look for pressed metal ceiling tiles. They can cover up ceiling flaws but do so «= much more. Metal panels are stamped in an embossing machine, then at- tached to plywood or a composite base. Choose a stainless steel or bronze fin- ish, or paint. Now that you are-looking up, what are you going to try on your ceiling? Let me know; | love to hear from our readers. Written by Debbie Travis and Barbara Dingle. . Email decorating questions to: House2home@ debbietravis.com. Follow Debbie at instagram. & com/debbie_travis, facebook.com/ thedebbietravis, debbietravis.com. gE gs TEAM The housing market moves quickly. Visit: A to view our current inventory today! rorya aA LH 28 SROYL RVC: 475 Main St. E. Milton. Ontario L9T 1R1 € white ceiling beams bring the | meadowtowne.com The Brazeau Team Sales Representatives, Joseph Brazeau, Virginia Brazeau, Jodie Near, Jennifer Brazeau-Barg Serving Town & Country: Milton, Campbellville, Halton Hills, 6102 '¢ JequianoN 'Aepsiny) | uoidweys ueipeues uo | Wz ROYAL LEPAGE mm Henowiowne Realty wun °F Flamborough, Oakville, Burlington, Waterdown & Carlisle 3 905-878-8101 hi | Woo uoyeyapisul {ie