What do you think of a blue ceiling with bright yellow walls?

Question

My walls are already bright yellow, and I am thinking of painting the ceiling blue. I'm not sure what shade I would use, or if it would look good. I read about the idea on-line. The writer said that the blue ceiling would be like nature, because the sky is blue.

Do you think this would look hokey, or good? I also read online that apparently blue ceilings are trend now. I think it might look nice, but would just like a second, or third ... or more opinion. Thanks!!! : )

Answer 1

Your idea could be very striking -- imagine a very soft pale blue would be gorgeous, and compliment the yellow walls.  I have noticed that it is also a trend to paint the ceiling a few shades darker than the walls.  My mother did this in her house it looks great.  I was skeptical at first, thought she was crazy, but it turned out really good.

You're afraid it might look hokey -- NO.  And really ... who cares?  It's your home, you can paint and decorate exactly how you want.

And remember -- it's just paint.  If you do the ceiling blue and decide you don't like it, paint over it.

Answer 2

It sounds lovely, I'd go for it. Soft sky blue would be what you want, and choose it carefully against the yellow or it could be too much contrast. Peaceful is what you should get from a sky-blue ceiling.

Answer 3

It sounds a bit bright to me but maybe if you use a muted shade of blue - not baby blue just not a bright or dark blue.  

Answer 4

Depends on the blue you choose.  You don't want it to look like "School Spirit" colors do you??  Go to a paint store and take the color yellow that is on your walls and try to see what shade of blue whould look nicest.  Me personally, I don't like the combination, why?? because they colors together remind me of High School pom poms or a baby's room.  Maybe you could get some of those decorating books to see how they do it.  I have seen blue and yellow before, but it was more like a country style room and it did look very nice.  I am sure if you do your homework and choose your colors wisely, it can turn out to be quite nice.  Good luck.

Answer 5

I think it would be awesome just did a bold blue in my LR with bright white ceiling and Im doing the opposite in the dining room. Ive seen it and it looks so cool. Be bold.  

Answer 6

you could paint some clouds on the ceiling something to it I will look if I can find it for you be back in a second!

Okay! this is what I was looking for

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you could paint trailing branches on he yellow walls keep you room clutter free ,add a white sheer to your window  a white bedspread with yellow and light blue pillows , I saw a rug with clouds somewhere I will try to find it for you . Here it is !

http://www.wakeupfrankie.com/images/colo...

Keep looking at my answers I might up date them from time to time .

If you don't want to go white for the bed ,this should complete your room

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Answer 7

I think it would look good but you are going to want to make sure and cover the yellow walls if you dont want blue on them.

Good Luck.