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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.