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Once reserved for use in architecturally classic homes, ceiling medallions are quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to give any interior a fresh look.

Ceiling medallions are easy to install and can be painted or stained in any color, making them a simple and elegant method for beautifying your home. Because they are so affordable, especially when compared to other types of architectural home improvements, ceiling medallions are a small, risk-free investment. Adding or changing medallions can be done simply, making them a good choice for home-owners and renters alike.

In home decorating and organization circles, many experts advise that homeowners utilize vertical space for their design elements. With so many beautiful things you can buy for your home, it’s easy to fall into the trap of cluttering up your floor and your walls. With so many elements competing for attention, the beauty of many pieces ends up going unnoticed. Ceiling medallions are unique. They bring beauty to an area of your interior that is virtually untouched, adding drama and splendor all on their own.

Practically speaking, ceiling medallions can perform a few different functions in your space. They can either conceal existing imperfections in your ceilings by directly covering them up, or redirect the eye from less than perfect areas by creating a focal point at a different part of your ceiling. If over-enthusiastic cutting during the installation of your light fixture led to a hole that was too big or uneven, a ceiling medallion can make your ceiling flawless simply and easily, without costly and time-consuming re-plastering.

From a decorative standpoint, there isn’t much a new ceiling medallion can’t do. It can be used to complement your existing decorative elements like crown molding and baseboards to create a unified look throughout the room. It can add a splash of color to your space. Decorative pieces on the ceiling lead the eye upwards, giving the visual illusion of height. Even if they’re not used for functional purposes, ceiling medallions can stand alone as stunning pieces of three-dimensional art.

Like crown molding, ceiling medallions were traditionally only used in dining rooms and other formal areas. Now more versatile than ever before, the more practical and flexible modern ceiling medallions can be beautiful and appropriate in any room of your home. Instead of the old-fashioned plaster, wood, or metal, medallions are now made with urethane, a durable and lighter material that can be crafted simply or with rich and ornate detailing. Urethane is much sturdier than other materials and well suited to handle extremes in temperature and humidity. Modern medallions are as beautiful and easy to incorporate in your guest bathroom as they are in your study. Precision molding techniques make it effortless to give your ceiling old world charm or sleek simplicity with lush acanthus leaves or crisp, clean lines. Modern ceiling medallions feature generous internal diameters, making it easy to incorporate the piece you love into the fixtures already in place in your home.

Many people think of ceiling medallions as round plaster pieces that surround a chandelier or ceiling fan. While many homeowners still use them in that way, ceiling medallions can be so much more. Consider hanging a row of small medallions in the center of your hallway to increase the appearance of space. Several pieces can be used in a grid pattern to evoke images of old cathedrals and libraries. Instead of the classic white or bronze, try bringing in colors from your walls or furnishings to create a well-balanced and coordinated look. You could even consider using two or more colors in your medallion to create a striking focal point in the center of an otherwise minimalist room.

Whether your style is rich and detailed or clean and simple, a new ceiling medallion is an inexpensive and charming way to update the look of your home.