What is a cathedral ceiling?
The cathedral ceiling is characterized by its sloping panel (s) towards the interior of the room. Offering a height and significant volumes, it offers the possibility of arranging a space in height, such as a mezzanine. In addition to a stunning ceiling height and generous volume, the cathedral ceiling is generally characterized by its great luminosity.
A cathedral ceiling in the living room: the most beautiful decoration ideas
The cathedral ceiling has long been associated with the renovation of old buildings. And it is true that when it has an exposed frame, it offers a crazy charm. However, it is also a popular choice for new construction, as it also adapts to very contemporary architecture.
When the cathedral ceiling has a large opening, the living room benefits from an unusual light. To boost the natural light, we opted here for an all-white look, softened by a nice work of materials: thick rugs, faux fur-style armchairs and cocooning sofa generously accessorized with cushions. The frame being relatively low, we opted for discreet lighting. The good idea here is to have opted for XXL plants: a perfect set of proportions!
If the cathedral ceiling is distinguished above all by its height, it most often allows interesting perspective games. Here, the fireplace is a focal point: a clever positioning to accentuate the depth of the room. Between natural stone and parquet, the choice of materials contributes to warming the atmosphere of the living room.
The XXL pendant or chandelier is a classic to illuminate a living room with a cathedral ceiling. If you are going for a unique fixture, it is important to choose it with the utmost care. Here, we chose a very large model. Its scale is cleverly counterbalanced by a light shade.
Stunning, this light that falls from the sky – or, at least, from the cathedral ceiling. Faced with ultracontemporary architecture with strict lines, this pendant lamp with rounded curves brings a touch of softness. At nightfall, it will create a deliciously cozy atmosphere in this resolutely cocooning lounge.
Under a cathedral ceiling with a massive frame, this seaside-inspired living room is organized in perfect symmetry. This very wise organization is discreetly shaken up by the arrangement of small decorative elements. The result: a perfectly balanced piece, yet dynamic.
Smart, the alternation of wood and openings! This warm and bright living room offers a graphic touch that makes its volumes even more impressive.
The cathedral ceiling lends itself particularly well to the development of a living room in the chic country spirit. Here, we have combined an aged wood frame with very dapper white slats, for an aesthetic that perfectly combines authenticity and modernity.
The white living room is an excellent choice when the cathedral ceiling has a massive frame. Here, we have diverted white floorboards to bring an additional touch of lightness, and we have opted for a minimalist and cozy hygge decor.
If the cathedral ceiling allows to benefit from more generous volumes than a traditional ceiling, it can happen that it retains relatively modest dimensions. In these cases, we cheat a little to give it more height. In this small Scandinavian-inspired living room, we opted for a colored accent wall to accentuate the lines and visually push the ceiling.
In a living room nestled under a cathedral ceiling, the wall decoration is delicate. The good idea is to choose large format pieces. Now is the time to fall for the XXL wall clock!
Generous openings are not only an opportunity to bring light into a living room with a cathedral ceiling: they also create a very attractive graphic aesthetic. To counterbalance the rigor of the lines, we opted here for a cocoon-style living room, which gives pride of place to cozy textiles.
Arranging a mezzanine under a cathedral ceiling allows the volumes to be reshaped. In this contemporary living room, we have deliberately emphasized the lines by opting for black. Between metal and concrete effect, this resolutely urban architecture could have lacked warmth: it was without counting on the dark parquet, which is enough to create a cozy atmosphere.
When the cathedral ceiling takes center stage, it always has a maximum effect! In this contemporary house, we chose to dress it in black, to mark out the space between the living room and the open kitchen. This very graphic rendering brings a beautiful originality to the decoration, while visually enlarging an already impressive space.
Full of daring, the black ceiling creates an atypical atmosphere – but so chic! – in the living room. Combined with the cathedral ceiling, it is simply sublime! Small plus: black is essentially a muted color. It is therefore permissible to show a little fantasy, choosing a strong room – a colorful sofa or, as here, a spectacular chandelier – which is sure to attract all eyes.