AWKWARD SPACES - How to Design Around Low Ceilings | Julie Khuu

[@JulieKhuu]

This episode goes out to all the viewers who wrote in about their low ceilings!! So many tricks that designers use to cheat the appearance of low ceilings. I personally love adding crown molding and painting the base, walls, and crown the same color. Which tips would you implement for your space?

[@samaraiza]

Super helpful! But now you have to do high cathedral ceilings for Texas residents ;)

[@edwardcasper5231]

All of my walls and ceilings are the same color, except in areas where I've had to color match 8 year old paint. But I'm the only person who knows where the old paint ends and the new color begins. LOL !!!!

[@ashz723]

Hi Julie, I love your all videos! They’re so inspiring! Would you please help me design my open space living and dining? I have beige sofa, beige dining chairs with blades glass table. I need some ideas for curtains, rugs and paint ideas plz plz.

[@davidlines7]

I feel like this applies to 90 percent of the homes out there. Most homes don’t have the huge ceilings we see on Instagram. Great video!

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope my tips helps you rethink your space David! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻😊

[@qytj1182]

I just wanna thank you for making your videos so to the point and well timestamped!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@h.j2141]

You have no idea how insanely awesome this video is and how long I’ve been searching for advise on low ceilings. I’ve read many many things on it, but your advise and by showing examples: Mind Blown. That’s how shoot I am!! I struggle with decor but I actuellt know for 100%, I will be utilizing a lot of your ideas in my 1901 Farmhouse area of my Home. Thank you!!!!

[@CamilleMonae414]

I really enjoy this series as an apartment dweller. If you have any tips for how to design an entryway that opens directly into a living room/dining room space, that would be great. I wish we had an entry way but don’t within our apartment. Thanks!

[@joanramsey4002]

Good point!

[@JulieKhuu]

I do Camille. It’s called “entryways” in this awkward space series. Designed for small entries and conditions where you have none, check it out

[@CamilleMonae414]

@@JulieKhuu of course you’re already on it! Haha, thanks for the reply. I’ll be checking that video out.

[@youbetcha108]

Hi Julie I too live in a low ceiling house. So I do paint the trim and ceiling the same color to visually extend height. I also find tall bookcases work but do not have any bc I like to use the walls for sconces and/or art photos. But I did eliminate the soffit in the kitchen and put lighted cabinets up there and it makes a huge difference in height perception. You are right about lighting. I have ceiling fans and you have to get huggers to accommodate lower ceilings. Why are the benefits of low ceilings ? Lower energy bills in winter, a cozy look, easy to clean and you can use tension rod lighting. I have 2 tension rod lights which I love bc I can put them anywhere. Have a great week ! Margaret

[@JulieKhuu]

Ah I never thought of it from an energy perspective Margaret!! You’re totally right 🙌🏻☺️

[@mrileyga]

Thanks for this video. I live in a small ranch home with eight foot ceilings throughout, so this information was very helpful. Love your channel!

[@JulieKhuu]

Same here! 7ft in some areas too like the halls 😬

[@grat2010]

This episode really hit home. Love the awkward space series!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@tadiwachimhowa2618]

I now feel confident as a young interior designer just by watching your series, its now so easy to advice clients

[@JulieKhuu]

I love that Tadiwa! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@letisiagonzalez5888]

Thank you so much for recommending this video. It’s exactly what I needed. So much help! Got so many great ideas.

[@JulieKhuu]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching Letisia 💗

[@FourJaysFour]

So many helpful tips! I was nervous about painting trim same color as walls, but it really works!

[@okashi10]

I have 8 ft ceilings, so I hung straight floor-to-ceiling curtains on each window (as high as possible), removed the popcorn ceiling texture, and painted it the same color as my walls, but in a very flat/matte sheen. The ceiling looks so much higher now! I thought about using crown molding, but decided not to since it doesn't match my minimalist/Japandi design style.

[@edwardcasper5231]

You might try a cove or similar molding that isn't ornate.

[@gregpendrey6711]

Some rooms look well without the crown ornament. Another trick if you care for a contrasting ceiling is a picture rail in your wall color no more than 6 inches below the ceiling height.

[@JulieKhuu]

Curtains can do wonders when installed at ceiling height Okashi 🙌🏻

[@WalkVideos4K]

Okashi, what colors did you go with for your wall and drapes/curtains

[@okashi10]

@@WalkVideos4K I chose Benjamin Moore's OC-17 White Dove! I was between that color and Simply White, but some rooms of my condo get so much natural light that the Simply White looked too bright and a little bit yellow. My curtains are double layered -- one is a semi-transparent white (to let in light but provide privacy) and the other is a solid blackout white.

[@Andrea-kw3vo]

Another BIG thank you!!! Your videos are the best! I don’t find these kinds of photos on Pinterest or Houzz… you give me so many ideas, this one has the perfect master bedroom colors (the golden colored room w white crown moulding) for our room that will fix our awkward builder setup of a huge window in the middle of the long wall, finally I can see it blended in instead of a big eyesore if I put up draperies. Plus it shows how the blinds will be able to blackout the room instead of light coming through the top of draperies! So much vision! Woohoo!!!🎉

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! That’s the power of inspiration Andrea! 👏🏻 Can’t wait to hear how it all develops!

[@sothearyouk373]

Thank you Julie! These are such great design tips. Helping design a basement with low ceilings.

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope they come in handy when you’re ready Sotheary 🙌🏻☺️

[@karensaunders485]

Thanks Julie, another great video

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Karen 🙏🏻☺️

[@TB-ck1jr]

8 foot ceilings are pretty standard around here! It's not uncommon for some houses to have 7 for ceilings, especially on the upper floors

[@JulieKhuu]

I have 7ft at the lowest slope in my ranch style home TB!

[@whatismauramaking]

Yep I have a cape cod and it's dormered up top and it's 7 feet but the main floor is 8 and basement also 7. lol Not good for tall people.

[@blackswann9]

@@whatismauramakingsame here. What is your ceiling fan solution? Thinking of using one of the new low profile fan.

[@Stellaperez658]

This video is fantastic! I can't wait to try some of these tips! Love the crown molding ideas!!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Estrella 🙏🏻☺️

[@leahporath6046]

I also live in a midcentury farm style house. There are lots of additions that have landed a brick Barbecue in my living room and I have a jack and Jill bathroom that my guests have to share! Thank you for putting your energies here, it has really helped.

[@JulieKhuu]

I love these quirky old homes! No one else has it Leah 🙌🏻😂

[@praisingirl]

I'm so grateful for this information! Answered lots of my dilemmas about color to bring more height to my walls. I have dark stained trim , floors & kitchen cabinets. Hope to paint it all lighter but was not sure if crown molding would help or hurt the visual look. Thanks for helping me know for sure! 🙂

[@JulieKhuu]

Paint all your trim the same as walls Mama 🙌🏻 it’s going to look amazing!

[@Cherrysmith2809]

Thanks Julie. Great tips. I never thought about how crown moulding could make the ceilings appear taller. I want to share something interesting that a design/build reno team did on my house because it is a good bang for the buck. My house has 8’ ceilings. I have a square entry. The designer did a slightly recessed square in the ceiling, by pushing it up a foot and framing it out in the attic. They hung a pretty pendant fixture, that is shallow, in the middle. This is a nice transition from outside to inside when you are walking in, so you don’t really get the impression the ceilings are low, and the cost is minimal.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes! This is a brilliant way to make more of the ceiling space since you don’t need a whole lotta height to cut out that tray Merry 👍🏻

[@kinkycurlymanestay]

Good info. Can you share the cost?

[@ilikecontent2327]

Love the content Julie! Yes. I would like to see more videos like this. Many of us have spaces with low ceilings. My whole house is like that. I never thought to add crown molding? I don't have ceiling lights in the front room. That might be a good solution for me. I have dark walls in my formal dining room and I think it works well. I used to have a dark taupe in the front room, but lightened it to cream. It gave the frontroom a light and airy feel(alabaster pearl by Behr). When the sun hits it it warms the room up. My furniture is dark warm brown so I am thinking I should keep.the walls lighter? Not sure. It is hard to work with shorter ceilings. I have larger paintings I have created, but I don't know how to hang them in shorter wall spaces? That might be another subject in a video. Art placement in lower ceiling height rooms. You may have already discussed this. I will have to scan through your videos... Thanks! I know what you mean... Trying to watch something and be quiet while nursing... Went through that with our son. Thanks again! 😊

[@JulieKhuu]

I have a video on art placement Ida- it’s in the living room design mistakes video. Art should be hung at eye level, which is great since it’s more about wall space than ceiling height 👍🏻☺️

[@firdosvohra4315]

Will be using every single suggestion in this video!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! Thank you for watching Firdos 🙏🏻☺️

[@lmzaadi]

Thanks for the tip about low ceilings!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Imzaadi 🙏🏻☺️

[@MercyBeautyOfStyles]

That’s a super informative video I learned a lot from you Julie. Thank you 🌷

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Mercy 🙏🏻☺️

[@happydeedee1765]

Love love love your channel! Thanks for all the fun, useful, & beautiful tips! Peace friend. ❤️💁‍♀️

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Dee Dee! 🙏🏻☺️

[@escott2609]

Loved the Video. Thank you. Could you please do a video for long living room and the best ways to separate it into "two" zones....

[@JulieKhuu]

I have one, it’s called the long and narrow room in the awkward space series E 👍🏻☺️

[@dianacarlyle800]

Loved this content. Really great ideas.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Diana 🙏🏻☺️

[@sherrellrichmond4307]

Yes, please more awkward space videos. Everything about my house is awkward :D

[@JulieKhuu]

Check out the entire playlist and let me know what I should add Sherrell! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@natvtxn1213]

This was a great video Julie!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Norma 🙏🏻☺️

[@terithompson9625]

This was so helpful, Julie❤

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Teri 🙏🏻☺️

[@lucy2beme]

I love these tips.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Jim! 🙏🏻💗

[@anamalle8722]

Good advice but any of the pictures you show, were 8 ft..

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Ana! 🙏🏻☺️

[@Dawgley]

she said in the beginning 8ft 245cm

[@sou2375]

Julie! This is my issue! Thank you always!🙏🙏🙏

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, so glad I can address it Sou 🙏🏻☺️

[@Madina509]

Excellent episode! Thanks for great content.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Madina 🙏🏻☺️

[@joykwon0815]

This was really helpful! Thank you🩷

[@JulieKhuu]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 🩷

[@myriamolortegui2441]

Great video, Julie, thank you! I use low furniture

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, then you can attest to its effectiveness Myriam 🙌🏻😉

[@paulaarchacki8200]

Thanks for this video! I love the series!! We own a condo with a standard size guest bathroom. It is 5’x8’ leaving enough room for a sink base, toilet and tub. But where can I store the towels and other sundries when I dont have a hall closet either?! Should I utilize the sink base or add something above the toilet? I don’t want the space to feel anymore cramped (there’s no window)

[@JulieKhuu]

Sink base for sure. The space above the toilet can house a shallow cabinet, maybe just 8”-10” Paula! It’s still functional and won’t impede too much into the space

[@mrsaguas524]

God bless you Julie. I’m wondering, if I have smaller windows, is it still ok to bring the curtain all the way to the ceiling?

[@JulieKhuu]

Absolutely. That’s exactly what you should do. Play designer and control what the viewer sees 🙌🏻

[@rebekahcant1098]

I love your videos! I am building my design confidence and am loving trying some of your suggestions. Thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, thank you for watching Rebekah 🙏🏻☺️

[@kassemjenkins]

I have low ceilings and want to add crown molding, but I would also like to integrate led strips into that as well

[@JulieKhuu]

Then don’t attach the crown to the ceiling, leave enough room to install the light strip and fix it when needed Kassem

[@myrasgreen2631]

Amazing video,always learning from you,thanks

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Myra 🙏🏻☺️

[@joaniealice4343]

I love your channel and this video was really helpful. Thank you for sharing so much useful info, i love how you organize your videos and all of the reference pictures you include! My home is old with a unique layout ..many low windows, L-shape, inconsistency throughout each room..and it’s been tricky to find and place proportionate furniture because of our high ceilings. I would love to see a video about small spaces with high ceilings if you decide to add to this series

[@JulieKhuu]

I’m sharing my own living room/ playroom soon Joanie! It’s not the prettiest, but that’s currently how we live right now. Stay tuned 😊👍🏻

[@marcidunfee6063]

Thank you. This helped me a lot.

[@JulieKhuu]

Glad it helped Marci, thank you for watching ☺️🙏

[@carmelrose6327]

Yes..... Julie... Yes!!!!❤❤❤❤❤ thank you

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Carmel 🙏☺️💖

[@bethv5798]

Thanks for this video. Applicable to apartment living like me. Good luck to your vlogs👍👍👍

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Beth 🙏🏻☺️

[@markustobelmann6780]

Hi Julie! Thanks for making this very useful (and entertaining) series! I can’t wait for the next episode to come out. Also, thanks for converting the measurements - makes it easier to relate since I live in Germany. One small thing: it’s called chaise longue - not chaise lounge. ;)

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Markus! Hope you watch the rest of the episodes in the series ☺️

[@pearlsibisi938]

Hi Julie! I'm really enjoying the awkward spaces series. I have a vaulted ceiling that is asymmetrical on the only wall that I can place my TV on in the lounge area and I'm not sure how to style it or accentuate the height. Can you please do a video on asymmetrical vaulted ceilings as well? Thanks!

[@JulieKhuu]

Hi Pearl, I have one- it’s called sloped ceilings and it’s in this awkward space series. You don’t accentuate the height, quite the opposite. You help draw the eyes back down to the tv focal point with a console to anchor the space.

[@jeanne-annstott283]

Excellent ideas

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Jeanne! 🙏🏻☺️

[@Misajoejoe1]

When painting the baseboards and crown molding, do you use the same texture of paint? Semi gloss?

[@JulieKhuu]

Same sheen, you decide depending on your design intent

[@Misajoejoe1]

@@JulieKhuu Thank you!

[@adriennedonson4362]

Great tips, thank you.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Adrienne 🙏🏻☺️

[@mallorybeaty8399]

Love this series! Can you make a video on vaulted ceilings tips? I know in the south we have lots of homes that have an upstairs with vaulted ceilings and hard to decide what to do.

[@JulieKhuu]

I have one, it’s called sloped ceilings in the awkward space series Mallory! Check it out 👍🏻☺️

[@claudiadinwiddie4275]

When painting the molding and ceiling or wall and molding , do you use the same finish? (ie. flat,satin,etc.) Thank you.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, same finish for all 3 Claudia. That will give it the same sheen = same visual dimension

[@apsessoms]

How big should the crown molding be on the ceiling?

[@eddiealva4453]

Thank You Julie!, talking about awkward: what can you teach us about secret rooms and passage ways? I live in a city with very high house theft, I wish I had a bunker that does not look like one and I can find my collections intact when I go back home.

[@JulieKhuu]

Interesting!! I love how I’m constantly challenged by what you all submit as requests! Let me look into this Eddie! 👍🏻

[@nelsonkaiowa4347]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Nelson 🙏🏻☺️

[@merari1098]

Thank you I needed this ❤

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope the tips helped!

[@geoffsmiley8252]

Dark walls work wonders for many awkward spaces!!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes! IYKYK 🙌🏻

[@Jenny-mi9og]

As a renter. This is for me. I wonder if you could make a vidio about Awkward apartment entrances. Like when you don't have a hallway or just an awkward little book to place you stuff. Would be interested to see your styling ideas for something like that

[@JulieKhuu]

I have one in the awkward space series called entryways Jenny! Check it out 👍🏻☺️

[@pingpangpong123]

Wonderful. Thanks!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Sibongile 🙏🏻☺️

[@wynnskynn3122]

Thanks Julie for another amazing video!!! ❤️ Question, is low ceiling not favorable in feng shui?

[@JulieKhuu]

We can’t help our low ceilings Wynn, Feng Shui will have tips to help address this condition like those that I mentioned ☺️

[@e.brandijones9733]

I have the most awkward space. I live in a ranch style home with low ceilings like you. However, the room that we're trying to decorate has a breakfast nook. Along with sliding doors that go out to a screened in porch, and we repurposed a living room. Dining room maybe into a recording studio. So it didn't have doors. It was just an open room, and the room we're in is like a family room. trying to set up furniture or seating spaces has become insane for the space that we have. We also have a fireplace in that room. So it's lots of windows on one side of the room which surprisingly. Doesn't bring in a lot of light because we have so many trees. It's just the weirdest space to try to decorate. What is your advice?

[@JulieKhuu]

Send me images. I want to see it and possibly feature your space with free design advice in a future video. Use the description box email if you’re interested Brandi ☺️

[@virginiastirnweis.6496]

I have a sloped ceiling starting at 6’2” sloping down to about 5’10” (or so) at the windows. I’m hanging sheer drapes at ceiling height but am struggling with wall color. There are two nice wall sconces and three windows. I was thinking a light green or dove grey (with a pink undertone). Based on this video I’m leaning more towards grey. Your videos are very helpful for me.

[@JulieKhuu]

Definitely check out my video on favorite neutral paint colors for more tips Virginia! Assessing your furniture will help you decide on the wall color

[@wendydosmann5068]

I absolutely love your videos

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Wendy! 🙏🏻☺️

[@wendydosmann5068]

Your welcome

[@dehillj]

HiJulie, I have 4 sky lights in my small 909 sq/ft 2b /2b room home…two in the living room and one in each bathroom. I have removed the dates frames around the ceiling openings of them and had the inside tunnel of them painted white like the ceilings. Please share a series on inexpensive ways to bring a wow appeal to them.

[@JulieKhuu]

You did what I would have done Deirdre. I don’t think they need anything else tbh 👍🏻

[@mariannerichard1321]

I really like this series! Always full of easy tricks to make the best of these not so obvious features. There's two problems which I think you haven't cover yet: long and narrow corridors, for one, and stairways of all kind. I'm sure it's obvious to you, but not so for an amateur like me. ^_^

[@JulieKhuu]

Will add those two to my list Marianne! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@AzymAman]

Juliee can you please make another for tall ceilings pleasee!! xx

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, I have one lined up Adzim! 👍🏻☺️

[@dianaspencer6033]

Hi Julie! I’m fascinated by your ability to take a peculiar area in the home and make actually feel relevant and intentional. Thank you for sharing your talent! My awkward space is a dark and moody family room. It has darker stained hardwood floors, a rather orange colored natural stone fireplace and very dark hard wood paneling. Because the paneling is made from planks of hardwood with areas that have been burned(?) they’re special. I just have no idea how to make this space feel modern. Any ideas? Perhaps lime washing the fireplace? It’s a conundrum! 😮. Thanks so much!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes! White washing the fireplace would be my first priority since it’s a massive focal point. As a matter of fact, I share tips on how to address this in today’s DATED DESIGNS episode Diana! Check it out! 👍🏻☺️

[@sylviashanabrough6515]

I just started watching this series and I love it. Have you addressed rooms with too many openings. My living room has doors on three walls with a large window on the front wall.

[@JulieKhuu]

I have. It’s in the video called awkward entryways Sylvia, check it out

[@JS-mh1fh]

I thought 8 foot ceilings were a standard height, mine are 7 ft tall sloped. A living room flush mount low profile is needed, but where to find? If I have 6' tall guests it's not uncommon for them to hit their head on the light fixture, which is in the middle of the room. The house was built in 1899. You'd never have that problem with 8 ft tall ceilings.

[@niecee2196]

What if you have 7' kitchen and powder room? Dark color too?

[@JulieKhuu]

Or all light. That’s up to you Niecee

[@jenniferingemi6982]

The high curtain trick is awesome and works well! I use feng shui principles when making changes so how do the ceiling tricks fit with those guidelines?!? Also, I am 6’ tall and my son is 6’6” so low furniture is Not appealing at all! Dark walls are not my thing either! I Love white light and airy!! Love the crown molding idea!! Thank you Julie!!!😍

[@JulieKhuu]

In your case, use all white and bright furnishings and paint to visually make the space seem taller/ larger Jennifer! Low contrast is the trick 👍🏻

[@crd3]

Hi Julie, great video! what type of crown molding will give the greatest illusion of a taller ceiling? TIA!

[@JulieKhuu]

The tallest one you can find Chelon- which means it will extend out more onto the underside of the ceiling

[@abbigailflynn2313]

Is 8ft ceilings considered low?! I was looking for design ideas for my 1910's house who's second floor's ceiling is about 6'5ft max.

[@JulieKhuu]

You win Abbigail 😂 8ft is considered low here, where are you located?

[@abbigailflynn2313]

@@JulieKhuu I live in New Hampshire. I love my old and honestly weirdly designed house, but trying to find design inspiration can be a little challenging! I did appreciate your tips, and need to ponder if they'll be good for my quirky 1910 home.

[@enna4986]

This is PERFECT for one of my issues right now! Moving in a few days from very tall ceilings to 8 foot. Love the visuals and I saw you did have someone ceilings sprinkled in there. My furniture is dark and I can’t change that so I’ll go with the all the same color light paint. Question. You said baseboard crown wall and ceiling the same color. Does that include the door trim and doors? Tia! Found you a couple hours ago. Will sub.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, door trim and casings fall within that visual range Enna- all the same color as the walls 👍🏻

[@trish761]

Hi Julie, I have low ceilings in my bedroom but it is only 19x16 and I have a wall with a 22 inch window on the left side. How can I make it look bigger? Plus I like light and bright with clean lines.

[@JulieKhuu]

Bring the window treatments out wider than the 22” by 18” on each side 👍

[@justinlowe337]

Planning to utilize the painted ceiling in my wifes study (always painted ceilings white so I want to be daring). We buy our home this week and move in over the weekend. I was telling her to go one shade lighter for the ceiling but you think two shades is better? Shes going with a really soft coral color (her favorite color).

[@JulieKhuu]

Two shades will lighten the space, one shade lighter will make it feel cozier. That’s up to your intent Justin 👍🏻

[@justinlowe337]

@@JulieKhuu This is great to know and I will pass her the information. Thanks so much!

[@demetrafuller6308]

Yes I want more😊

[@JulieKhuu]

Check out the entire series on the channel now Demetra 🙏☺️

[@margiegarcia-hall6455]

What about painting the archways in between rooms a darker color on the color chart???

[@JulieKhuu]

No, the thickness of the archways should be the same color as one of the rooms Margie. You decide which side

[@minicufer]

The awkward space in my home that’s really challenging for me are 24x24 square windows on a wall above where the headboard would be. One room has 3 squares,spaced and centered on the wall, and the other room has two on the sides of a full bed. What are options for window treatment for these type of windows and HELP please! Lol 😂

[@JulieKhuu]

Check out my video on the ultimate guide to window treatments! Definitely address the two symmetrical windows with shades/ curtains, but the three central ones can be bare if privacy is not an issue.

[@firdosvohra4315]

hi Julie! can you please talk about interior doors?

[@JulieKhuu]

Sure Firdos, what’s your specific question so I may address it in the video? 👍🏻☺️

[@Queen20251]

I have a place in my house with ventilation, which is 214 centimeters high. Is it possible to fix a kitchen, and what do you advise me?

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s a bit low, so I would mix the upper cabinets in lieu of open shelving so you don’t close the space off Queen

[@arieljaramillo9811]

Is it possible for ceilings to be TOO low for a dark, monochrome look? I love the look of dark spaces, but I’m dealing with 7 foot ceilings in an 800 sq foot house.

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s all about the contrast with furniture Ariel. If you have dark furniture, I would recommend going against dark paint or it will feel like a cavern. Light furniture plus layered lighting looks fabulous against dark walls, that’s when everything will pop and walls/ceiling will recede.

[@lissethkrasznai13]

Is it OK to paint a basement all black with some accent of wood panel the ceiling is very low.

[@JulieKhuu]

Sure, just make sure to specify all light furnishings so the space doesn’t feel too cavernous unless that’s your design intent

[@ensatlantic]

Oh boy, you are speaking to me with this video. Currently living in Switzerland and the ceilings here are like bunkers. People consider 2.4 m as "high ceilings" here. It's basically an architectural development country…

[@JulieKhuu]

Oh yeah, that’s definitely low 😬

[@lolavaletta]

Hi Julie! I know you mentioned that 245 centimeters is a low ceiling. But what about 280cm? Just found out our contractor made a mistake. In stead of a 300cm concrete ceiling, he made the ceiling 280cm high. I think I can say goodbye to a coffered ceiling, right? :(

[@JulieKhuu]

You may still coffer the ceilings in an inset tray. He may have to do some maneuvering to stabilize what they cut out, but it’s totally doable if they can still cut out and up

[@erinpraefke8792]

I have 8 ft ceilings and crown molding. Would I put my curtain rods to the bottom of the crown molding or a bit lower?

[@JulieKhuu]

A bit lower (2-3”) so the crown has some breathing room Erin

[@erinpraefke8792]

@@JulieKhuu Thank you!

[@caradoriancollinsfalin5904]

Hi Julie! Thank you for this video! I have 8' popcorn ceilings. Scraping or covering them is not an option. Would you still recommend painting them 2 shades lighter than walls, moldings, etc? Btw my style is curated eclectic boho with a dash of mcm! 😊 thanks so much! Congrats on wayfair sponsorship!

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes same notes Cara. But in this case keep the sheen flat so you don’t draw more attention to the popcorn

[@caradoriancollinsfalin5904]

@@JulieKhuu great! Thank you!

[@vasunseeker]

Thanks for another great video! I have an awkward space in my living room where there is a 3x4 foot area, sectioned off by a knee wall for stairs going down to the basement. This is in the only corner of the room and where I wanted to put a sectional. What to do? Block off the space as it’s not really functional anyway?

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, you can create storage and close it with a custom cabinet door

[@georgemarshall5374]

Hello Julie I’m george from Brisbane Australia and I love you to talk more about feng shui.

[@JulieKhuu]

Check out my Feng Shui playlist for more tips George! Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@Stellaperez658]

Julie how do I separate a dining room from livingroom - it's one big room. Thank you.

[@JulieKhuu]

By creating seating groups and anchoring with area rugs Estrella. Watch my open concept layouts video in the awkward space series 👍🏻☺️

[@edwardcasper5231]

Crown moldings are an interesting challenge here in Arizona because we have to work around air conditioning vents, which are placed high. Most of my ceilings are 8' but the rooms are relatively small, so the proportion works out. My media room ceiling is 7' 8" tall so it's even more of a challenge. But labeling it a "man CAVE" conveys the look I'm trying to get. LOL!!

[@JulieKhuu]

I would implement the paint trick to paint all walls, ceilings and vents in the same color Edward. This will visually make the room appear as one without any breaks

[@yiranwang5633]

I don’t know why most of your example picture are high ceiling room 😳 should we use more low ceilings room pic

[@JulieKhuu]

There’s a mix of both, I hope you understand the direction though Yiran ☺️

[@jeancar6938]

Hi Julie I loved the content, we are just moving from East Coast WNY to Riverside Canyon Crest , I need help an idea what to do with the lower wall of the living room area where the fireplace and chemise is , it looks awkward

[@JulieKhuu]

What’s your specific question Jean?

[@jeancar6938]

@@JulieKhuu as you said to paint the chimney it will look taller , paint the bricks dark color or light color like the wall and ceilings . Which is better in this case dark or light color for the chimney ?

[@tf7602]

I think I disagree on the tip for the "design on the ceiling". Even on the design examples (that have high ceilings) the patterned ceilings brings it way down and really makes the ceiling look lower.

[@JulieKhuu]

The ceilings are the 5th wall in design. Whatever you do, don’t neglect it ☺️

[@jgk381]

Hi Julie, great video; very informative. Do you know where that chaise lounge/sofa set at 6:45 is from?

[@JulieKhuu]

Use my Pinterest hack to find this piece. I made a video to show you how, check it out 👍🏻☺️

[@karlamurphy9934]

Julie! I live in an older style home with two giant over the fireplace niches. They are large and deep squares. What should I do with that space!? Please help, they’re just empty holes at the moment and driving me nuts! 🤦🏻‍♀️👍🏽🫣

[@JulieKhuu]

Statement artwork, one per niche Karla 👍🏻

[@khushalisingh8139]

We have only 6 ft ceiling in our room and the width of the room is approximately 2m and the length is maybe 5m Any suggestion?

[@JulieKhuu]

Walls and ceiling all the same color so you reduce the amount of line breaks

[@kmask4]

My kids have 7' celings its so bad! I will try painting the molding and baseboards the same as the walls.

[@letisiagonzalez5888]

Helpp! I can’t figure out what to do with my off centered window behind my coach. It’s a narrow window. Looks so odd ugh. Please help me out. Pinterest hasn’t helped nor you tube.

[@JulieKhuu]

Find the center point of what you’re framing and mount your curtain rod within those parameters. Purchase 2 panels and hang them symmetrically on the rod. The window will be uneven behind the panels, but you won’t even be able to tell because you’ve just faked a larger window. Design 101 Letisia, this is how the pros do it 🙌🏻😉

[@letisiagonzalez5888]

@@JulieKhuu wowwwww! That’s an amazing idea. Thank you so so so much. Can’t wait to that. You’re the best!

[@baledheekshai1197]

Subscribed. Love to hear from u

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Bale! I appreciate your support 🙏🏻☺️