But the fifth wall is often overlooked.

The ceiling can make a major difference in how a bedroom looks and feels.

Curious about your options?

A window-filled bedroom with matching window treatments

Tyler Karu Design

Check out these 20 bedroom ceiling ideas for inspiration.

The ceiling is surrounded by classic crown molding for added depth.

Plus, a paper mache-style pendant hangs from a brass knob to emit a pretty glow over the space.

Bedroom Ceiling

Dekay and Tate Interiors

Outline Your Ceiling With Color

Small touches can make a big difference.

Since thecanopy of this bedextends so high, not much detail is needed on the ceiling.

The designer opted for a light shade of pink to highlight the crown molding.

Bedroom Ceiling

Dekay and Tate Interiors

A modern pendant in a darker pink hue complements the colorway and adds visual interest.

It offers a perfect frame for the artworkand makes it feel like a sleepover fort every night.

This fishbone structure works great for vaulted ceilings, adding drama and a farmhouse-style touch.

Bedroom Ceiling

Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

The beams also help highlight the height of the space.

Frame Your Ceiling

Erin Williamson Design

Not looking to make cosmetic changes to your actual ceiling?

you’ve got the option to always give it a facelift with a decorative wall.

Bedroom Ceiling

Design byEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Offering a halfway cutout, this feature beautifully frames the bed with its symmetrical scalloped pattern.

It also helps the bedroom feel more intimate and cozy.

No trim is added to maintain themidcentury modern lookof clean, sleek lines.

Bedroom Ceiling

Erin Williamson Design

A grand, glassy pendant is also put on display to amp up the glamor.

This cabin embraces its awkward architecture by allowing the ceiling to remain angular and tall.

Note that the top window touches the ceiling, allowing for more airiness.

Bedroom Ceiling

Erin Williamson Design

Add a Skylight

The Home Consultant Inc.

Need to let in more light?

Here, a skylight is introduced on a vaulted ceiling just above another wall window.

Bedroom Ceiling

Forbes + Masters

A rattan pendant also hangs from the ceiling to meld with the bohemian-style space.

The paint extends from the windows to the crown molding and, of course, the ceiling.

The ceiling also has recessed lighting to give it a clean-lined finish.

Bedroom Ceiling

Forbes + Masters

Although, an elegant circular pendant also offers a glow.

There are horizontal panels spanning the full length as well as vertical beams cutting through to provide more depth.

Lighting is custom-built into the panels, as well.

Bedroom Ceiling

Gray Space Interior Design

Set It Apart

JLA Designs

Pretty in pastels, this bedroom takes the look to new heights.

Crown molding helps separate the two tones and provides white space.

A wispy pendant is centered on the ceiling to ring in the theme.

Bedroom Ceiling

Hannah Tyler Designs

Here, a tray ceiling is swathed in dark and light brown strokes for a woodsy look.

The tones instantly add warmth to the bedroom as well as ground the senses with their natural feel.

Here, for instance, an angular section juts out from the back wall to support the ceiling.

Bedroom Ceiling

The Home Consultant Inc.

Rectangular beams also support the sides and span the length of the bedroom.

It’s all coated in a creamy white to match the rest of the space.

A stunning geometric ceiling with lots of depth.

Bedroom Ceiling

House 9 Interiors

Add Some Whimsy

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Have a penchant for whimsy?

Take notes from this bedroom ceiling.

The walls are decorated with delicate floral motifs.

Bedroom Ceiling

Jessica Nelson Design

So, to complement, a dainty angularlight fixturedrips from the ceiling.

Add Some Height

KG Designs

Vaulted ceilings add lots of height and drama to the bedroom.

Two pocket doors also center the bedroom, creating a symmetrical, balanced feel.

Bedroom Ceiling

JLA Designs

The result is a wrap-around look, where it feels like the wallpaper cocoons the bed.

It also offers a soothing visual to wake up to.

The drapes and bedding match the ceiling and wall’s palette for cohesion.

Bedroom Ceiling

JLA Designs

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Kate Marker Interiors

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Kate Marker Interiors

Bedroom Ceiling

Kendall Wilkinson Design

Bedroom Ceiling

KG Designs

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