The green undertones in the gray kitchen island paint go perfectly with the earthy rustic look of the farmhouse bar stools and the vintage gold pendant lights hung overhead. A white shiplap ceiling with abundant recessed lighting enhances the bright space.
27 Creative Kitchen Ceiling Ideas for Added Interest
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Published: July 3, 2023
Updated: November 21, 2023
Just when you think you’ve finished a room, you notice that there’s something missing. The bland white ceiling overhead is just bringing your newly redesigned space down. Let’s go over a few ways to tackle this issue without having to get too overwhelmed by looking at a few creative kitchen ceiling ideas.
Have you ever noticed that simply adding a new light fixture can dramatically update a room? It is an easy statement piece that you can usually install yourself and for a fairly reasonable price. Other more creative ways to address a boring ceiling are to add skylights, moldings, or layers that add depth like coffered ceilings. Depending on what style you’re going for shiplap paneling and exposed beams are another popular way to draw the eyes upwards in main living spaces and make a room look more intriguing and dramatic.
If you need some inspiration, we encourage you to take a peek at some of our curated design samples below to see the many ways in which you can accentuate a ceiling and make it contribute to the style of your home.
02 of Antique Wood Ceilings in a Vintage Kitchen
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Refinished white wood ceilings give this kitchen a more modern appearance. Leave a few of the exposed beams a natural color for contrast and balance of warm and cool tones. You can also add a few antique statement pieces like the pendant light seen here and the apron sink.
03 of Lodge Style Kitchen With Natural Wood Ceilings
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Carry a rustic, warm-toned wood finish through a kitchen from the flooring to the ceilings as shown here for a cohesive and modernized look. The bright white painted cabinets and walls separate the two layers of warm wood materials perfectly, providing a bright, warm, and welcoming gathering space.
04 of Wooden Kitchen Ceilings for a Modern Farmhouse
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Warm wood ceilings and flooring frame bright white cabinetry and a modern white marble countertop in this farmhouse kitchen. Use a glossy white subway tile backsplash along the cooktop and sink area to accentuate the bright white theme.
05 of Kitchen With Recessed Ceiling Lights and Dark Cabinetry
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The recessed ceiling lights in this farmhouse kitchen help to brighten the dark stain of the cabinets below. Add some rustic farmhouse decor along the top of the cabinets or use it as extra storage space. A multi-toned tile backsplash helps this space achieve a modern twist.
06 of Shaker Cabinetry in Farmhouse Kitchen
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A simple yet stylish usage of shaker cabinetry is portrayed in this farmhouse kitchen. The smooth textures combined with the neutral cream color tone create a cozy ambiance. The patterned marble countertop pairs excellently with the rest of the warm tones exuded in the room.
07 of Modern Black and White Kitchen With a Large Skylight
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The black iron framing on this kitchen skylight adds a sleek modern look that coordinates nicely with the dyed glass orb pendant lights over the black kitchen island with white marble counters. Keep the decor along the counters to a minimum for a clean, minimalist look.
08 of Cerused Wood Paneled Kitchen Ceilings
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For a brighter take on a rustic wood finish, give cerused shiplap ceiling panels a try. The worn look of the cerused finish is vintage but bright enough to help the kitchen seem larger and more open. Pair this with mint green wall paint and a rustic brick backsplash for an airy look.
09 of Simple White Kitchen Backsplash Ideas
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Exposed wooden ceiling beams stand out against the white walls and cabinets of this modern farmhouse kitchen. A white backsplash accents the stainless steel stove that is decorated with a rabbit figurine and a wooden cutting board. A white tray adorned with a candle and small trinkets is displayed on the white counter.
10 of Recessed Kitchen Ceiling With Glossy Wood Paneling
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Add recessed lighting to a tall kitchen ceiling with recessed dark wood paneled sections. The dark finish of the ceilings mirrors the warm tones of the wood flooring below, offsetting the bright white cabinetry.
11 of Elegant White Coffered Kitchen Ceiling
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A large kitchen with warm gold chandelier lights hung over the center prep island is accented with luxurious white coffered ceilings. Use warm-toned wood flooring to offset the bright white color of the cabinetry and counters.
12 of Bright White Wood Paneled Ceilings in a Vintage Kitchen
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This kitchen exhibits a bright and airy vintage springtime vibe with its bright white wood-paneled ceilings, rustic wooden table, yellow accent pillows, and a mint green hutch. Add some evergreen plants and ornamental grass arrangments to the top of the hutch and the table for natural spring decor to match the vibrant flowers outside.
13 of Mosaic Tiles and Black Cabinets
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Light wooden counters contrast against the black cabinets and black and white mosaic backsplash of this funky modern kitchen. The counter is topped with a coffee maker, soap, a few jars, and a wooden utensil holder next to the stop top sporting a black shallow tea kettle.
14 of Raised Kitchen Ceilings With Decorative Molding
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This traditional kitchen is completed with a raised ceiling containing an apron of wood-paneled moldings running along the lower portion above the sage green cabinets. Add an evergreen wreath along the exposed area for decor over the cabinets.
15 of Rustic White Kitchen With Matching Ceilings and Walls
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White shiplap paneling is used along the walls and ceilings of this French cottage-inspired kitchen. Use bright organic colors like the green stenciled floor tiles and lamb’s ear wreaths and garlands to add an airy spring vibe to the small space.
16 of Kitchen Ceiling With Large Skylights
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To naturally brighten a kitchen space, add skylights over the main prep area to allow natural light to seep in. Using white paint for the cabinetry and walls is also a great way to expand a space and make the modern black glass cabinetry and indoor plants pop.
17 of Wide-paneled Shiplap Ceilings in a Modern Kitchen
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Add a rustic twist to a modern kitchen with wide paneled shiplap ceilings in a bright white color. Add contrasting cabinetry installments to balance out the mix of black and white. The gold hardware also helps to add a pop of warm color to the white cabinets in this space.
18 of Rustic Wood Panel on Farmhouse Kitchen Ceiling
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Use reclaimed wood panels to layer a cozy farmhouse kitchen ceiling and give the space an even more rustic look. Use white cabinetry and pendant lights to match the white shiplap wall panels in between the darker ceiling and floors.
19 of Exposed Kitchen Ceiling Beams With Olive Green Cabinetry
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Get an earthy finish in your kitchen by using a similar approach to the one shown here with olive green painted cabinets, exposed wood ceiling beams with a dark brown finish, and cerused wood panels. Finish it off with black wall sconces, fixtures, and a large apron sink.
20 of Earth-toned Kitchen With Vaulted Wooden Ceiling
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Olive green cabinetry and wood-paneled ceilings in this kitchen give the space a rustic and earth-toned finish. Add modern black fixtures like the faucet and sconce lights against the white wall paint and counters for a fresh minimalist look. Light wood stools placed around the islands add to the nature-inspired decor.
21 of White Farmhouse Kitchen With Wood Accents
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Using white paint along the walls and ceilings of a smaller room helps to open the area up and make it feel more expansive and bright. This kitchen highlights the shiplap ceiling panels, shaker cabinets, and countertops with bright white hues to open up this small farmhouse prep space. Small wooden accents help give the room warmth and prevent it from appearing too cold.
22 of Rustic Wood Farmhouse Kitchen Ceiling Ideas
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Use crisp black and white colors as well as warm-toned wood finishes for a rustic modern look in a farmhouse kitchen. This kitchen showcases a warm-toned wood paneled ceiling and floors, with bright white cabinets, modern black hardware, and pendant lights to get achieve this look.
23 of Beadboard Paneling Farmhouse Kitchen Ceiling Ideas
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Slim white beadboard ceiling paneling is installed in a farmhouse kitchen with glass pendant lights. Use a monochromatic color scheme to assemble the rest of the room for a modern look. The black metal bar stools and white marble counters are a perfect pairing.
24 of Kitchen Ceiling Skylights and Exposed Beams
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A set of three large skylights bring in an abundance of natural light to this neutral kitchen with modern live edge wood bar stools and black iron legs. Add some clear glass pendant lights over the large white island to complete the simple, modern look.
25 of White Kitchen With Rustic Brick Walls and Wooden Ceilings
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Open up a small rustic kitchen with white paint along the brick tiles surrounding a wood fireplace and white shiplap paneled walls and ceilings. Recessed lighting, wall sconces, and pendant lights with gold accents are perfect with the bright white paint and add a modern finish.
26 of Recessed Kitchen Ceiling With Black Paneled Shiplap
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Add a modern look to your ceilings with a farmhouse-inspired recess ceiling accent of black shiplap paneling over a pure white island prep area with vintage globe pendant lights. Place simple decor along the countertops using white and natural pops of green from foliage.
27 of French Cottage Kitchen With a Rustic Pitched Ceiling
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Frame the pitched ceilings of a modern cottage kitchen with rustic cerused wood panels for an antiqued finish to go with the wall hanging and cool white cabinetry. Add large baskets of lavender stems to add a natural pop of color.
