8. Channel a Halo Effect Paired with statement lighting, designing a starburst-like ceiling is a low-effort way to augment a white canvas without covering every square inch of this bonus wall.

If it is a painted surface, be sure to plaster while the adhesive is still tacky. Porous surfaces, however, must be primed with a solution of 1 part Weldbond to 5 parts water and be allowed to dry.

Let your own space rise to the occasion with these seven ways that transform a blank, white ceiling into something that’s conversation-worthy. And don’t worry, you don’t need Michelangelo ...