Creating positive and negative space through contrasting white ceiling panels and black beams, this living room coffered ceiling creates a striking aesthetic. A large light gray sectional layered with accent pillows is arranged around a modern black coffee table accessorized with modern décor. A large TV mounted on a white shiplap accent wall over a black entertainment table serves as an engaging focal point. Bright natural light filters through the room and light gray carpeting runs throughout.
13 Living Room Coffered Ceiling Designs for an Upscale Look
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March 11, 2023
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A living room coffered ceiling is a beautiful way to create an illusion of height by implementing properties of positive and negative space. Artists use positive space in artwork to draw the eye to the subject or object. Negative space is the background that surrounds the subject or object.
Contrast dark ceiling panels with white or light beams to create an illusion of depth, making the room appear open with increased height. You can create the illusion of height with a neutral palette as well. Combining neutral panels with neutral beams will define space with texture and composition. Shadows cast by the beams will provide the illusion of negative space, creating height and openness, as well as a classic and upscale look.
Whether building a home or remodeling, consider a living room coffered ceiling to create openness and height in your space with these carefully selected examples.
02 of Vibrant Green and White Living Room Coffered Ceiling
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This green and white open-concept living room features a two-toned coffered ceiling that creates a dynamic contrast by implementing the illusion of positive and negative space creating height and opening the room. A large white sectional layered with accent pillows paired with green armchairs are arranged around a modern coffee table in the center of the room. A large textured green and white area rug defines the space and a large white fan suspends from above.
03 of Black and White Living Room Coffered Ceiling With Modern Accents
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Black panels with inset lighting occupy the space between white living room coffered ceiling beams, creating an illusion of depth. Light wood floating shelves adorned with modern décor flanking a white fireplace column serves as a captivating focal point. A brown leather couch draped with a blanket faces a light wood coffee table arranged on a black area rug that defines the space. A decorated Christmas tree stands in front of black frame windows and light wood flooring runs throughout. A large wreath adorns the fireplace column.
04 of Warm Wood and White Coffered Ceiling
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Warm wood inset panels paired with white beams of this coffered ceiling create the illusion of depth and provide an alluring definition and texture. White walls brighten the space and a black metal fan is suspended from the center of the ceiling.
05 of White Farmhouse Living Room With Festive Accents
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A white farmhouse living room features a coffered ceiling and a TV mounted over the warm glow of an exposed brick fireplace. A large neutral sectional layered with accent pillows and draped with a blanket occupies the center of the room arranged on a light blue area rug over natural hardwood floors. A decorated Christmas tree stands near the windows.
06 of Crown Molding and Coffered Ceiling Idea
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This modern traditional home features beautiful crown molding and an eye-catching white coffered ceiling. Below, a neutral and modern sectional is decorated with brown, cream, and tan accent pillows in various patterns. A tan leather ottoman is decorated with a white blanket and a woven tray.
07 of White Living Room With Shiplap Walls
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This festive farmhouse living room features a white couch layered with accent pillows and draped with a blanket. A neutral loveseat and leather pouf are arranged around a warm wood coffee table nearby. A large textured area rug defines the space and a black pendant light hangs from a white shiplap ceiling above. Large windows fill the room with bright natural light and a decorated Christmas tree stands next to the neutral couch.
08 of Bright Modern Living Room With Alluring Coffered Ceiling
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Opening and brightening the space in this alluring living room, the white coffered ceiling adds definition and texture. Large black frame windows bathe the room with bright natural light and light wood flooring runs throughout. A blue textured area rug defines the space and a decorated Christmas tree stands in front of the window.
09 of Modern Living Room With Coffered Ceiling
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A captivating white modern living room is designed with a coffered ceiling and a black, wagon wheel-style light fixture. A neutral couch layered with accent pillows faces a warm wood coffee table decorated with modern accents. A white mantel adorned with framed prints and a trio of taper candles atop black candle sticks and the warm glow of a fireplace serves as a welcoming focal point. White walls brighten the space and black frame windows with black grid patterns fill the room with natural light.
10 of Living Room Coffered Ceiling With a Neutral Palette
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This beautiful living room features a neutral palette with two soft white couches layered with accent pillows facing a light wood coffee table. A light gray area rug defines the space and an intricate brass pendant light suspends above. A coffered ceiling above provides luxurious texture and definition accenting the alluring room décor. Dried blue hydrangea blooms arranged in a white vase rest in the center of the coffee table.
11 of Round Wood Table for Beige Sectional Sofa
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A beige sectional sofa frames a round light wood coffee table in this gray living room featuring white coffered ceilings. The sofa sits on a brown vintage rug in front of windows with white blinds and sheer white curtain treatments.
12 of Festive Farmhouse Living Room
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This festive farmhouse living room features a white couch layered with accent pillows paired with antique armchairs draped with blankets. The seating is arranged around a rustic wood chest decorated with a trio of flocked pine trees. A blue textured area rug defines the space and a white coffered ceiling opens providing texture and depth to the room. In the distance, a large antique mirror reflects the images of stockings hung on a white mantel. Decorated Christmas trees are placed throughout welcoming a festive vibe into this space.
13 of Classic Living Room Coffered Ceiling With Modern Décor
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A bright living room is styled with a brown leather couch layered with accent pillows and draped with a white blanket. A light gray loveseat and neutral armchairs are arranged around a modern coffee table in the center of the room. A modern black and white plush area rug defines the space and warm wood flooring runs throughout. A TV mounted over a white mantel and a white fireplace flanked by white shelves adorned with modern accents serves as an engaging focal point. A white coffered ceiling creates a classic look, while a modern three-legged lamp stands near the seating area.
