A rustic chandelier hangs above the gray couch and large patterned rug, while a white-brick fireplace with a TV sits against the beige walls of this cozy living room. A console table with a wooden-framed mirror stands at the side, completing this charming farmhouse-style design.
25 Gorgeous Cathedral Ceiling Ideas for an Airy Home
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Published: January 20, 2023
Updated: November 30, 2023
Cathedral ceilings are a striking architectural feature that can add a sense of grandeur and spaciousness to any home. With soaring heights and plenty of natural light, these ceilings create a feeling of openness and airiness that can transform a room. Imagine having a warm natural wood cathedral ceiling in your bedroom with skylights that give you a perfect view of the stars at night. Or, if you’re looking for something a little more modern, how about a sleek white ceiling with sleek recessed lighting and large windows that let in plenty of natural light during the day?
Whether you’re looking to renovate your existing home or build a new one, there are plenty of ways to incorporate a cathedral ceiling into your design. In this blog post, we’ll explore different cathedral ceiling ideas that will inspire you to create a beautiful, airy home of your own. From rustic wood beams to modern skylights, there are plenty of options to choose from to create the perfect cathedral ceiling for your home.
02 of Farmhouse-style Living Room With Cathedral Ceilings
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The farmhouse-style living room features a tall cathedral ceiling with exposed beams and rustic wood accents. A beautiful brown and white dining table sits in the center of the room, with an intricately-designed rug beneath it for a pop of color.
03 of Industrial-styled Living Area With Cathedral Ceiling
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This industrial-styled living space features a wooden table matched with grey chairs, a table runner, and plants as centerpiece decor. Uniquely patterned rugs help to distinguish the different areas, including the fireplace and cozy couch area.
04 of Dining Space With White Cathedral Ceiling
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This modern farmhouse-styled dining space features a long wooden table matched with cushioned grey chairs. A rustic chandelier hangs from the striped white cathedral ceiling. The table is accessorized with an elegant table runner and mismatching candles.
05 of Cozy Entertainment Area With Cathedral Ceiling
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A black chandelier accessorized with a garden wreath hangs above the cozy grey couches and rug in this entertainment area. The white built-in cabinets with sliding barn doors add charm, while the white cathedral ceiling gives the space an airy feel.
06 of Vaulted Ceiling with Shiplap TV Wall
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An elegant farmhouse living room with a vaulted white shiplap ceiling and shiplap walls with a built-in TV above a wood beam mantel and brick fireplace. A wagon wheel chandelier hangs in the center of the room and large windows bathe the room with natural light.
07 of Farmhouse-styled Kitchen With Island Table
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This farmhouse-styled kitchen features a white island table matched with high wooden chairs. Rustic pendant lighting hangs from the cathedral ceiling. White kitchen cupboards contrast beautifully against the natural-wood flooring. The green cabinets at the side add a pop of color.
08 of Double-height Living Space With Rustic-brick Fireplace Wall
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This double-height living space features a rustic-brick fireplace wall accessorized with modern artwork and vases on a floating shelf. Blue couches contrast against the wooden block table and rattan footstool. The cathedral ceiling and rustic chandelier enhance the’s space tall height.
09 of Farmhouse-inspired Kitchen With Pops of Pink
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This farmhouse-inspired kitchen features white cabinets with white subway backsplash tiles. Sitting above the wall-mounted cabinetries are Easter bunnies, pastel pink flowers, and rustic signage. Meanwhile, the pink aprons, flowers, and garden wreath add a touch of fun.
10 of Cozy All-white Bedroom With Cathedral Ceiling
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A cozy white bed with elongated bed frames takes the focus in this all-white bedroom. The cathedral ceiling, with its black chandeliers and striped detailing, adds a touch of elegance. Soft carpet material covers the flooring, creating a comfortable atmosphere for relaxation.
11 of Monochromatic Farmhouse-styled Dining Space
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This monochromatic dining space features rustic black chairs and a beautiful wooden table accessorized with winter garlands and pinecones. The black chandelier contrasts against the off-white cathedral ceiling. The space is illuminated by natural light from the wall of windows.
12 of Stone Fireplace in Rustic Living Room
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A stone fireplace stands in the middle of this living room with beautiful cathedral ceilings. Matched with grey armchairs, a large rug, and wooden shelving at the side. Adding pops of color are the American flag and potted plants.
13 of Rustic Living Room With Stone Fireplace
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This living room features a cozy seating area with a vintage rug and wooden coffee table. A stone fireplace, accessorized with a golden-framed mirror on rustic shelving sits in the center, while potted plants add color to this space.
14 of Living Room with Black Ceiling Fans
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Black ceiling fans flank a black wagon wheel chandelier mounted above white couches. The couches are arranged in front of a white shiplap fireplace in this two story living room with black frame picture windows.
15 of Cozy Double-height Living Room
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This double-height living room features an elegant white chandelier right above the wooden center table and four beige sofas that are accessorized with soft-white cushions and overthrow. The light-brown fireplace with white shelvings at the side adds a homey touch to the room.
16 of Modern Farmhouse-styled Living Space
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This modern farmhouse-styled living space features cozy white couches, armchairs with wooden elements, and a simple coffee table. Tying the space together is the cathedral ceiling and rustic chandelier. Meanwhile, the large windows bring in lots of natural light.
17 of Dining Area With Rustic Wooden Cathedral Ceilings
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This farmhouse-styled dining area features rustic wooden tables paired with cozy white seating. Contrasting against the wooden cathedral ceiling are black chandeliers. Meanwhile, the scattered plants and whitewashed red brick fireplace add a pop of color to this space.
18 of Shiplap Ceiling with Dark Wood Beams
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Black ceiling fan is mounted to dark wood beams in living room adorning a white shiplap cathedral ceiling. The fan hangs over a gray sofa paired with white and gray striped ottomans.
19 of Cozy White Bedroom With Reading Corner
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This cozy bedroom features a simple white bed with black bed frames and a reading corner near the windows. The bed is accessorized with patterned cushions for a pop of color. Two grey armchairs and a rattan coffee table complete the reading corner.
20 of Fireplace with Vaulted Ceiling and Chevron Shiplap
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Two large windows illuminate this living room. A brick fireplace with a chevron shiplap chimney sits under a vaulted ceiling with dark wood beams. A white rug and seating rest in front of the fireplace with a wire basket side table and plant.
21 of All-white Bonus Room
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This all-white bonus room features a slanted ceiling with a shiplap design. The white walls and cabinetries at the side provide a crisp backdrop contrasting sharply against the dark brown ceiling fan.
22 of White Cathedral Ceiling with Wood Beams
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A bronze and beige chandelier hangs from the rustic wood beams of a white cathedral ceiling. The chandelier illuminates a white slipcovered sofa and white antique side table facing a floor to ceiling natural stone fireplace with wood mantel.
23 of Modern Black French Doors in Living Room
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This living room features modern black french doors fitted next to black frame cathedral ceiling windows. A beige couch is seated in front of the windows facing a round light stained wood coffee table.
24 of Black Shiplap Cathedral Ceiling Fireplace
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This living room with white cathedral ceilings showcases a dark gray tile and black horizontal shiplap fireplace. The fireplace is accented by a light wood mantel mounted under a flat panel TV. It has a modern and sleek look that I personally adore.
25 of Rustic Living Room With Wooden Cathedral Ceilings
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This rustic living room features wooden cathedral ceilings against the white walls. Two cozy beige sofas are matched with a large antique rug and a white coffee table. Tying the space together is the black fireplace with a dark-stone backdrop.
