Check out these drop ceiling ideas for inspiration.

Paint the ceiling and walls white to blur the line between walls and ceilings.

The shorter-than-normal ceiling height will feel to-scale alongside children and younger teenagers.

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Try a Coffered Ceiling

Looking to make your drop ceiling a little more visually interesting?

Twopopular finishesare stucco and popcorn.

Skip the popcorn ceiling and opt for stucco for a more subtle modern finish.

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To avoid a less-than-picture-perfect drop ceiling look,paint the walls and the ceilingthe same color.

The sharp contrast can help create the perception of height.

We like howMary Patton Designused a drop ceiling in the foyer above to add gentle curves.

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Pair the paneling with other dark woods and deep blues and reds to create an inviting and down-to-earth space.

Use Shorter Cabinets

Drop ceilings can be added in the kitchen to cover up ventilation or plumbing.

Instead, double-check there’s space between the two to create a little breathing room.

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Design byEmily Hendersonand Priscilla Frost / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

This is a great way to add formality to a space too.

Michelle Berwick Designcomplemented the drop ceiling in this family game room with an airy black pendant light.

Wood details on the drop ceiling match the cabinets and window trim for a cohesive look.

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Charred black wood turns it into a feature as well as an anchor for a modern pendant light.

it’s possible for you to make a drop ceiling look good in a number of ways.

Drop ceilings can be a good idea depending on your needs.

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Design byEmily Henderson/ Photo by Kaitlin Green

They can also reduce noise or cover up unsightly original ceilings that are too difficult to repair.

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Design byEmily Henderson/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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Design by Priscilla Frost / Styled byEmily Henderson/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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Design byEmily Hendersonand Priscilla Frost / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

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Design byEmily Henderson/ Photo by Tessa Neustadt

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Design byAjai Guyot/ Photo by Ellie Lillstrom

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