Bedroom Decorating Ideas With A-Frame Ceilings

Decorating can be simple, even in A-frame bedrooms.

A-frame, or slanted, ceilings can be difficult to use in decorating. The ceiling and walls can be cramped or limit the space of the person sleeping in the bedroom. However, there are a number of decorating tricks that can be used to make an A-frame bedroom as lovely as any other.

Colors

Light colors make rooms feel larger.

A-frame ceilings limit the space of a room and can make it feel cramped and small. Painting with dark colors makes the room appear to be even smaller than it is, which creates a greater sensation of cramping. Use light or bright colors of paint on the walls and even the slanted ceiling for extra effect. Light colors help the room open up and feel more spacious, even if it is a smaller room.

Artwork and Decor

Add bold artwork to a room.

Artwork and decor are essential parts of decoration. A-frame ceilings make it more challenging to hang artwork, such as posters and paintings. Hang frames at the ends of the room. Use paintings that are tall and long to draw the eye upward and make the room feel larger. Coordinate decor with the color of the room, Bedding, rugs and lamps can all complement the light color of the room and help make it feel larger.

Bed

Bed canopies make rooms feel taller.

Place a bed against one of the slanted walls and build a canopy from the A-frame ceiling. This not only creates a private area within the room, but it also creates the illusion of height. Using a canopy in an A-frame room can contribute to the room's decor and make it seem larger. Coordinating the color of the canopy with the wall paint will contribute to the illusion of height.

References

• Reliable Remodeler: Attic Bedroom Ideas
• Loft Conversion: Designing an Attic Bedroom

Resources

• Better Homes and Gardens: Make the Most of Your Attic