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Painting wood ceiling or not?

Meg G
8 anni fa

Hi! I am new to the Houzz community. We just closed on a house in Silicon Valley and we love the lot and the huge mature trees around the house. The house itself is a bit dated and we are hoping to update a few things. The living room has vaulted wooden ceilings, wooden doors and trim and also wooden floors. I wanted some opinion on whether I should paint then ceiling, doors and trim white to give it a fresher look. It also gets limited light due to the trees outside and I was hoping white would make it a bit brighter. (P.S. The furniture isn't ours. We haven't moved in yet). Any tips to give this place an updated look? Thanks a lot!






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  • lucidos
    8 anni fa
    Ultima modifica: 8 anni fa

    Honestly I think the room is great and very modern. It's the current owners sense of decor that is amiss here. This room needs clean, modern, fresh lines and less weighty furnishings. I suggest removing the trim and going straight rock edges.


    If that isn't your decor style then go ahead and paint.

    Commenti (50)

    • Judy Mishkin
      8 anni fa

      i'd say give it the benefit of the doubt til you get your things in. it makes a huge difference what your furnishings bring to the room and to get you geared up to paint as soon as you move in (or worse, before you move in) would be wrong.

      congratulations on your new house tho, even if you have to be patient.

      Meg G ha ringraziato Judy Mishkin
    • PRO
      Maltby Design
      8 anni fa

      Move in and live with it for a while. It may turn out that you really like the wood.

      Meg G ha ringraziato Maltby Design
    • karielen
      8 anni fa

      The current paint color isn't helping. I'd paint the walls white first and then decide.

      Meg G ha ringraziato karielen
    • hahamoley
      8 anni fa

      I have wood ceilings in some of my house. I've left the high living room ceiling alone but painted the bedroom and bathroom ceilings white because they were small rooms. Regardless of the primer I used knotholes bled through - although with the last oil-based primer it took ten years for them to appear. Painting means more upkeep.

      Meg G ha ringraziato hahamoley
    • printesa
      8 anni fa

      I would leave them like they are now. It looks nice. Once you bring your furniture, you'll see how you like it.
      Congrats on buying something this nice in Silicon Valley.


      Meg G ha ringraziato printesa
    • Meg G
      Autore originale
      8 anni fa

      Thanks a lot folks for your inputs. Would it help if I painted the walls, the trim and doors white and stained the wood on the ceiling to be less orange? Any suggestions on the whites and the stain?

    • lucidos
      8 anni fa

      If you are up for staining it go for it ..Be careful not to go to dark. Every wood takes stain a bit different so there is no color I can tell you. I suggest having a floor guy in to look at it and give you some ideas. Large light colored area rugs would be in order here too. Also shiny and reflective surfaces.


      Meg G ha ringraziato lucidos
    • Tonia Tussey
      8 anni fa
      No! Don't paint your beautiful ceiling!
      Meg G ha ringraziato Tonia Tussey
    • Charlene Ambrose
      8 anni fa

      I have a vaulted wood ceiling in my living room, but all door and window trim is white with white plantation shutters. I like the look of the natural wood (Termites love it too, unfortunately!). I'd consider painting you door trim and leave the ceiling as is for now. See how you like it with your furniture.


      Meg G ha ringraziato Charlene Ambrose
    • groveraxle
      8 anni fa

      Don't you just hate it when people wear out their welcome. Let's move those folks outa there so we can paint. How about greige?


      Meg G ha ringraziato groveraxle
    • groveraxle
      8 anni fa

      Or warm white?


      Meg G ha ringraziato groveraxle
    • anne dee
      8 anni fa

      You might paint out all the wood trim and add a skylight to brighten the space.
      ref pic


      Hollywood Hills Transitional · Maggiori informazioni


      Meg G ha ringraziato anne dee
    • Meg G
      Autore originale
      8 anni fa

      Thanks groveraxle... You are a genius. It helps a lot. I don't want to give you any more trouble but do you have a version without the rug just to give a perspective of the room?

    • sacapuntaslapioz
      8 anni fa

      it's a paint cloth!!


    • sacapuntaslapioz
      8 anni fa

      I would do a cool white

      Meg G ha ringraziato sacapuntaslapioz
    • Meg G
      Autore originale
      8 anni fa

      Sorry sacapuntaslapioz .. Pardon my ignorance. I am new to this.

    • groveraxle
      8 anni fa

      Meg, you didn't think I'd paint without a drop cloth, did you? It's actually not there to catch the drips; it's there to hide the furniture I was too lazy to remove. ;-)


      Meg G ha ringraziato groveraxle
    • groveraxle
      8 anni fa


      Meg G ha ringraziato groveraxle
    • justgotabme
      8 anni fa

      Love the last look groveraxle did for you Meg G. Personally I wouldn't paint the ceiling or the trim. I agree you should live with it for awhile before making a decision. Anything you do will take a whole lot of work and money, so it's best to make sure it's what you really want. Stained wood looks much richer than painted wood in my opinion.

      Meg G ha ringraziato justgotabme
    • Meg G
      Autore originale
      8 anni fa

      Wow .. I can't thank you enough groveraxle. Looks like a different room. ;)

    • Charlene Ambrose
      8 anni fa

      Groveraxle, you are amazing. So helpful for Meg. Wish I know how to do that! :-)
      I think the room looks great with the furniture and the drop cloth gone. Well done!


      Meg G ha ringraziato Charlene Ambrose
    • derk5
      8 anni fa
      Ultima modifica: 8 anni fa

      Please don't paint ANY of the beautiful stained wood. Stained wood adds so much character to a house. Check out this site for paint color ideas: [https://www.houzz.com/magazine/11-terrific-paint-color-matches-for-wood-details-stsetivw-vs~9025200[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/11-terrific-paint-color-matches-for-wood-details-stsetivw-vs~9025200)

      Meg G ha ringraziato derk5
    • Margret Linda
      8 anni fa

      NO...DO NOT PAINT WOOD CEILING !!!! Paint wall Benjmoore "Twilight Gold" Prime all trim and paint "Super White" Decorate modern 70's...

      Meg G ha ringraziato Margret Linda
    • PRO
      Katie Malik Design Studio
      8 anni fa

      I would leave the ceiling as it is, it's a nice feature, but try to first establish what style you want in your new home; Bring in your furniture first, and as everyone would probably agree, choose your paint last…including making the final decision on whether to paint it or not. If you leave it, and introduce some contemporary or modern furniture pieces and lighting, this ceiling could actually create a really interesting contrast. It's not a ceiling here, but you can see how a very rustic table makes a statement in this modern open kitchen-dining plan. Hope this helps!


      Meg G ha ringraziato Katie Malik Design Studio
    • juliehardy
      8 anni fa
      Free
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      Bruce Mears, Designer/Builder
      8 anni fa

      May I suggest painting the ceiling a light color to make the room feel taller and larger but leave the beams natural.

      Meg G ha ringraziato Bruce Mears, Designer/Builder
    • Meg G
      Autore originale
      8 anni fa

      Thanks Katie. That looks gorgeous. I was thinking of getting some modern furniture to give it a more contemporary look. I will look for inspiration and ideas here to decorate this room.

    • diyher
      8 anni fa

      don't paint the beautiful ceiling, leave the wood. Once you paint the ceiling, IMO it will just look like you are trying to hide not so nice wood. Changing your decor can make all the difference, I agree with some of the decor changes already mentioned.


      Meg G ha ringraziato diyher
    • mosaicrevival
      8 anni fa

      Paint ceiling and all trim Benjamin Moore cloud white!

      Meg G ha ringraziato mosaicrevival
    • PRO
      Designworks Interiors, LLC
      8 anni fa

      I would start by painting the trim around the windows and doors white or a satin version of the color you choose for your walls before I would touch the ceiling. I think once you wipe out some of the wood trim, you might actually embrace the ceiling. Keep your walls light, but not necessarily white, to get a nice contrast with the ceiling. A warm gray might work well here if you are going a bit modern with your decor. Check out Benjamin Moore's Nimbus. Good luck!

      Meg G ha ringraziato Designworks Interiors, LLC
    • sandradclark
      8 anni fa

      Please move in & add your own furniture to the space. Live with it at least six months to see what you think. You have a beautiful room with warm wood floors & ceilings, which is probably what attracted you to the house in the 1st place. Embrace them & if you decide to paint anything, buy sample cans of 3 or 4 light colors you like to paint on 2 foot by 2 foot poster boards to move around the room at different times of the day. This is the best way to select a color for a room. Have fun living in this wonderful house & adding your own touches to it.

      Meg G ha ringraziato sandradclark
    • onnie128
      8 anni fa
      Ultima modifica: 8 anni fa

      I agree with painting out the trim first and leaving the ceiling unpainted for a bit. It is actually very pretty, but if the room feels too closed in after you move your furniture in, go ahead and paint it. It is such a lovely big space...enjoy it.

      Meg G ha ringraziato onnie128
    • janiemcphail
      8 anni fa

      Like many others, live there for a few months. Move furniture, etc.. I would paint the walls and trim the same color. I personally love the ceiling but make it your home.

      Meg G ha ringraziato janiemcphail
    • PRO
      Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
      8 anni fa

      less orange and matte finish would help!

      Meg G ha ringraziato Amanda Kirkpatrick Photography
    • cpaul1
      8 anni fa

      Something like that is a "look", it's a certain look that can lend itself a couple of different ways depending on the style of the house and how you're going to decorate it. It could go log cabin rustic left as it is. It could go Spanish or Mediterranean if you painted the ceiling the light wall color and then stained/painted the beams a darker wood color. It could go kind of modern loft with a contemporary vibe. So before I did anything I would decide on what style you're going to do and then make the ceiling fit in with whatever you decide.

      Meg G ha ringraziato cpaul1
    • Leigh Ann Hughbanks Koksal
      8 anni fa


      Meg G ha ringraziato Leigh Ann Hughbanks Koksal
    • Leigh Ann Hughbanks Koksal
      8 anni fa

      Personally I like painted wood ceilings.


    • Leigh Ann Hughbanks Koksal
      8 anni fa


    • U Tyler
      8 anni fa

      Agree with most of the others . Move in, change the wall colours and sit and look and look at it ... It will come to you but don't put the cart before the horse . Wall colour change , your furniture , how the light fills the room ... Then you'll know :-)

      Meg G ha ringraziato U Tyler
    • dmussori
      8 anni fa

      Paint! The ceilings aren't high and it just weighs down the room! And the Orange stain is difficult to work with.

      Meg G ha ringraziato dmussori
    • teddsmum
      8 anni fa
      Ultima modifica: 8 anni fa

      Saw this on a few decorating shows recently - leave the beams & paint out the ceiling, white or cream. Looks fantastic!

      Meg G ha ringraziato teddsmum
    • Cynthia McDonald
      8 anni fa
      Ultima modifica: 8 anni fa

      You might like the ceiling as it is now! Enjoy, it's a great room.

      Meg G ha ringraziato Cynthia McDonald
    • PRO
      Studio Thesia Progetti
      8 anni fa

      Nice question actually!


      First of all let’s say that if you paint the ceiling white you will change the room outlook dramatically (you will loose most of the “wooden effect”), which may not be what you want, but it’s perfect to make it brighter.

      We would also recommend to paint the trims white and to use light-color forniture elements (only if you go for the white ceiling).

      A plus could be to stand the wooden floor and then treat it with a natural resin (quite a low-cost procedure here in Italy); it will result in a way lighter floor that will make the room even brighter!


      Hope we helped


      Greetings from Italy!

      Meg G ha ringraziato Studio Thesia Progetti
    • mamaduck03
      8 anni fa
      I have to agree with many of the posters here - don't paint the ceiling or at least, not yet. See how the light fills the room through the different seasons, it will change dramatically from winter to summer and will definitely affect paint colour choice if you did decide to go that way. It is a lovely room so looking forward to seeing how you decorate!
      Meg G ha ringraziato mamaduck03
    • PRO
      DH Design
      8 anni fa

      I would say it all depends on your individual design style. If you prefer a cottage/shabby chic vibe then I would say paint the entire ceiling, beams and all, white. However, if a mediterranean or spanish look is what you are going for you could just paint the ceiling white and leave the beams natural. Or paint the entire ceiling and beams in a creamy tan that will lighten the look but not be quite so "white". It is a beautiful home, have fun!

      Meg G ha ringraziato DH Design
    • kaye1951
      8 anni fa
      I agree with those who suggest only painting the walls. Look how beautiful your room is when Groveraxle removed the furniture!
      Meg G ha ringraziato kaye1951
    • lynartist
      8 anni fa
      First of all , it appears as if that ceiling is sealed with some type if varnish so forget about staining it! You would have to prime it first before painting with a knot sealing primer . Then at least two coats of paint. Keep the ceiling but paint the trim and walls a light color! Love the sky light idea and lose the boring light fixture. A very large light colored rug would be great too.
      Meg G ha ringraziato lynartist
    • momstaxicac
      8 anni fa

      What about staining the beams a darker, complimentary color to make them stand out? I'm thinking of an espresso-colored gel stain.


      Meg G ha ringraziato momstaxicac
    • Meg G
      Autore originale
      8 anni fa

      Thanks a lot everyone. You all have been super nice and helpful! I think I am going to keep the ceiling as is for now and maybe brighten up the wall color and also add some better lighting in the room. I loved the idea of a lighter colored rug. I will keep you folks updated.

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