Monday, August 31, 2009

Clever Solutions: Angled Ceilings!

angled ceilings kids roomsWhat to do with an angled ceiling? I've found a few images to help with solutions for the awkward ceiling syndrome! Burnt Toast Studios painted the ceiling in this shabby chic room, the same shade as the wall to open up the room and fool the eye. The flower border is hand painted.

unique ceilings kids roomsSince there is no room for a headboard, an initial medallion was painted as the focal point.



underwater creative ideas kids roomsAn underwater playroom designed around the angled ceilings. Awkward ceilings can be a problem trying to design a room. This room from Better Home & Gardens makes use of awkward angles by creating a submarine room. The underwater playroom has many clever ideas:
The built-ins, disguised as control panels, contain bins for toys and an art station. Loving the storage/tv cabinet under the low ceiling!


Fabulous ocean mural (with octopus tentacles) painted on the angled ceilings.


kids storage solutionsHere's the perfect storage solution to the angled ceiling. Sometimes there is "dead space" below and behind the wall of this type of ceiling - this space was utilized with storage cabinets.