"For Hoekzema, who founded her firm at a time when chunky coffered ceilings were all the rage-"regardless of whether they architecturally belonged"-the approach now is more pared back. Popcorn ceiling s, basic drywall, and a ceiling that doesn't work with your floor plan are clearly out. What's in? "What we're currently loving is more of a rafter-like approach, which beautifully ties into our preferred vibe of clean lines, and airy Scandinavian or Japanese gridded design references," she says."
"AD PRO Directory designer Tyson Ness of Studio Ness has noticed a shift moving from "completely monotone interiors to adding in warm touches, whether it's with wood tones or wallpaper on the ceiling. It really helps a space feel more inviting and less stark," he says. Jazz up your ceiling decoration with wood paneling, a great light fixture, or beadboard."
Intentionality drives ceiling design choices for 2025, with pared-back solutions preferred over bulky, ill-fitting treatments. Rafter-like approaches and wood paneling create clean lines and lend warmth, often referencing Scandinavian or Japanese gridded aesthetics. Designers are shifting from completely monotone interiors toward adding warm touches through wood tones or ceiling wallpaper to make spaces feel more inviting. Wood-paneled ceilings remain a favored material because they anchor rooms and work at many heights, sometimes enhanced with backlighting. Budget-friendly options include paint, inexpensive moldings, low-cost wallpaper, or hand-painted murals to elevate ceilings without major construction.
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