Many homes have low ceiling heights, especially in HDB flats and condominiums. This limits options like intricate false ceilings or elaborate mouldings, as they can make the space feel more cramped.
Singapore’s tropical climate can lead to mould and mildew growth, especially on ceilings in poorly ventilated areas like bathrooms or kitchens. However, ceilings often house lighting fixtures, which must balance functionality and aesthetics. Overhead lighting, such as LED recessed lights or cove lighting, is common.
Ceiling decor must align with the home’s overall design theme. For example, minimalist or Scandinavian designs favour clean lines and neutral tones, while colonial or Peranakan styles may incorporate wooden beams or patterned tiles.
Thinking of decorating your home’s ceiling in Singapore? Ceiling modifications, particularly in HDB flats, may be subject to Housing Development Board regulations, especially for structural safety. So, consult professionals familiar with HDB guidelines, and opt for cost-effective, modular solutions.
1. White Wood Panel Ceilings
To keep to the monochromatic colour scheme for this New York loft-style 3-room HDB BTO in Pungol (pictured above), the interior designer from Space Sense Studio opted for white wood panels instead of the usual brown wood panels.
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This homeowner hung birdcages on the ceiling of her dining room. It’s pretty yet not permanent, which is great for those who’d like to occasionally change up the style.
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Simply run your track lights in a unique, slanted manner.
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For an industrial look, the interior designer from Space Sense Studio added crossed rods to the beams. The ceiling beams conceal the light tracks.
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This home, designed by the interior designers at Free Space Intent, is a cat playground!
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Designed by the interior designers at Hello Embryo, this bright egg yolk feature wall and ceiling is a simple yet effective way to catch the attention of guests.
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Concrete screed is a popular ceiling treatment. Here, the interior designer from Poetus left it raw and unpolished.
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Here’s a cleaner, polished version of concrete screed beams, spotted in a home by interior design firm DB Studio.
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This Scandinavian-Islamic style home designed by Fatema Design Studio features latticework on the ceiling.
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For a glam effect, the interior designers at Design Intervention painted the drop ceiling a metallic silver hue. This not only adds a glow that illuminates the room, but draws the eye to the intricate chandelier as well.
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Singer and ex-One Direction member Zayn Malik has an Industrial loft-style home in Manhattan, which features exposed trunkings and ceilings.
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Designed by Akihaus, the dining room in this HDB Maisonette has its wall and ceiling dressed with textural details achieved with the use of special effects paint.
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In this Taiwan apartment designed by the interior designers at Ganna Studio, a drop ceiling accommodates a lush green ceiling, which is interspersed with lamps.
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Interior designer Mark from PIU Design ran black steel beams on the ceiling to anchor the LED lights and additional doors; they are also an aesthetic feature.
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In a beautifully curated space by the design studio Farm, the timber ceiling becomes a captivating interior highlight.
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In this luxurious home by Design Intervention, the bedroom and bathroom share the same brushed bronze wallpaper.
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