How to Dress Up Walls in a Vaulted Room

Soaring ceilings can really open up a living space, turning it into a majestic and spacious sanctuary. With the correct decorative touches, those high walls become incredible visual points, completely changing the feel of your home.

Alluring Exposed Structures

Exposed beams introduce a sense of rustic allure to a lofty ceiling.

Add charm to your ceiling with uncovered beams; they can be made rustic or painted to match what you already have going on. Recently, I used restored wood beams to infuse warmth into a really modern space.

A few relevant products:

Restored Wood Crossbeams: Warm up your space with wood beams, offering a sense of history to your ceilings.
Ornamental Beam Sets: Get a rustic yet contemporary look with these simple to put in beams.
Beam Mounting Hardware: Keep your ceiling beams secured with stylish brackets that add both charm and dependability.

Spaciousness Through Design

Open layouts keep vaulted ceiling rooms airy and inviting.

Keep the room feeling spacious by not overcrowding it with furniture. In my projects, I always make sure there is plenty of open space to keep the atmosphere open.

Try these:

Simple Coffee Table: Perfect for smaller spaces, this table adds to the open feel of your living room.
Expansive Floor Covering: Add some warmth with this rug that brings the room together.
Clear Glass Lamp: Keep the sunlight feel going with a glass lamp that matches the airiness.

The Touch of Green

Indoor plants bring vibrancy and freshness to a vaulted ceiling space.

Add some life to your space with house plants. A tall ficus stands proudly in my living room and connects the floor to the ceiling.

A few things you might like:

Tall Indoor Fig: The height and beauty of this tall plant brings life to your living room.
Stylish Plant Container: Elevate your plant’s look with a pot that accents your style.
LED Plant Lights: Help your plants grow with full-spectrum lights that are efficient.

Statement Walls

Wall murals create impactful visual interest in a vaulted ceiling room.

Try a wall design to really show off your personality and make a dramatic statement. One client chose a landscape scene, and it made the room a peaceful retreat.

Check if these fit your needs:

Serene Scene Mural: This tranquil mural adds a touch of nature and transforms your room.
Removable Mural: Get a new look without the hard work with this removable mural.
Custom Nature Scene: Show off your personality with this custom mural.

Reflective Surfaces

Mirrors enhance light and space in a vaulted ceiling room.

Use mirrors to make the space look bigger and reflect light. Mirrors can really trick the eye and add class.

These products might be useful:

Fancy Wall Mirror: Bring light to your space with this mirror.
Antique Full-Length Mirror: Make the space feel bigger with this antique mirror.
Decor Mirror: Open up your space with this floor mirror.

Defined Wall Decor

Textured wall panels add sophistication and depth.

Add dimension with panels made of wood, stone, or molding. These pieces add class and are a designer’s secret.

Explore these options:

3D Wall Decor: Elevate the look of your walls with depth.
Molding Decor: These panels bring a touch of elegance.
Wood Paneling: Add warmth with versatile wood paneling.

Relaxing Seating

Comfortable seating arrangements enhance the coziness of a vaulted ceiling room.

Set up furniture that just makes you want to relax and chat. In my projects, furniture has to be both stylish and useful.

Useful items to consider:

Fabric Sofa: Add this sofa that is durable and promises relaxation.
Comfortable Chairs: Make your living room better with cozy chairs that are perfect for relaxing and reading.
Lush Floor Covering: This soft rug brings warmth and comfort.

Earthy Tones

A warm color palette brings coziness to a vaulted ceiling living room.

Pick a warm color palette to make the space inviting. As I’ve seen in countless projects, warm tones or soft pastels can make a comforting atmosphere.

Might be a good match:

Earthy Wall Art: Make your space cozy with earth-toned wall art.
Pastel Pillows: Add comfort and style with these pastel pillows.
Warm Area Rug: Make your floors better with a rug that warms up the room.

A Symphony of Lights

Layered lighting enhances the ambiance of a vaulted ceiling room.

Use various light sources to control the ambiance. Mixing lamps and wall lights makes for a really inviting feel.

Floating Displays

Floating shelves add style and functionality to a wall in a vaulted ceiling room.

Put up shelves to show off your favorite things and open up the space. They are functional and offer a chance to show off your style.

A few choices to try:

Rustic Shelves: Warm up your walls with wood shelves that are full of charm.
Metal Bracket Shelves: Get industrial with these metal shelves.
Corner Shelves: Save space with corner shelves that work for showing off collectibles.

Let There Be Light

Sheer curtains beautifully filter natural light in this high-ceilinged living room.

Take full advantage of sunlight by using light window coverings or none at all. The sunlight that floods through my Denver living room’s high windows is honestly the best part of my mornings.

Check these products out:

Gossamer Window Coverings: Soften sunlight while keeping your view, creating an open and airy atmosphere.
Daylight Spectrum Light Bulbs: These bulbs complement natural light, enhancing the bright feel of your living room.
Assorted Indoor Greenery: Bring life to your space with plants, thriving in the plentiful light and adding a fresh vibe.

The Gallery Wall

A gallery wall personalizes and adds character to a room with a vaulted ceiling.

Create a wall of memories with photos or art. Putting this together is like a puzzle, and it makes the space feel like yours.

You might give these a try:

Frame Set: Show off your art with this set that highlights cherished photos.
Hanging Strips: Hang your art easily with damage-free strips.
Curated Art Prints: Show off your style with curated art that adds personality.

Grandiose Art Pieces

Large-scale art captures attention in this high-ceilinged space.

Use large artwork that pulls the eyes upward and complements your vibe. I always tell my clients that the right statement piece can completely change the vibe of a room.

A few helpful options:

Vibrant Abstract Art on Canvas: Invite creativity to your space with this abstract piece, drawing the eye and adding a pop of style.
Extra Large Framed Art: Elevate your room’s aesthetic with big, framed art pieces.
Oversized Modern Art: Inspire and captivate with a large modern piece that completely changes your living room.

The Depth of Texture

A mix of textures adds depth and visual interest to a vaulted ceiling living room.

Incorporate things like wood, stone, and metal to create interesting textures. The warmth and sophistication you get from this is amazing.

Items that may come in handy:

Salvaged Wood Planks: Add an eco-friendly touch with reclaimed wood panels, creating a rustic charm.
Metallic Wall Decor: Add some class with metal wall art that becomes a focal point in your room.
Artificial Stone Panels: Add an earthy vibe with some artificial stone to give texture and appeal.

Extravagant Illumination

An extravagant light fixture introduces luxury to this high-ceilinged space.

Hang a fancy light from the ceiling to add luxury and pull the eyes upward. Lighting can truly be a game-changer.

Some ideas to consider:

Luxury Crystal Light Fixture: Add a grand feel to your living room with a chandelier that is sure to draw attention.
Contemporary Circular Light: Add a contemporary twist to your high ceiling space with a streamlined round light.
Wood and Metal Light Piece: Blend warmth and charm with a metal chandelier that works really well with tall ceilings.

The Fireplace as Focal Point

A stone fireplace creates a cozy focal point in a room with a high ceiling.

Make a warm, inviting space with a fireplace that really brings the room together. A client of mine transformed their living room recently with a stone fireplace.

Possibly handy products:

Faux Rock Panels: Give your fireplace some charm with these easy-to-install panels.
Vintage Mantel: Pull your fireplace together with a vintage mantel that gives you a place to set decor.
Fireplace Utensil Kit: Keep your fireplace area organized with a nice tools set that blends function and style.