DIY Gold Polka Dot Ceiling
I spend a good chunk of my at-home time in my studio. I love that space so much—between the full wall of books, the drawers full of crafting supplies and the giant white table where my friends and I sit on my very favorite stools in the entire world and dream and create. When I decided to paint that room bright white I chose that color with the full knowledge that there’d be so much art and color going on that the space would never seem bland at all.
I had always fully intended, however to come back in and add a fun pop of color to the ceiling. While I love the idea of a sky-blue ceiling over my head while I’m crafting away, the thought of removing all the furniture and covering the floor with a drop cloth and taping off all the edges and removing the light fixture made me tired just thinking about it. I was looking up some ideas on Pinterest the other day and found this tutorial from Lauren Conrad that I had been holding on to for an occasion just like this one. Rather than do a gold polka dot wall, however, I decided to do a gold polka dot ceiling.
I ordered this gold contact paper from Amazon and decided to use a friend’s Cricut machine to cut my circles out.
After I cut a few I did a test run and stuck 3 on the ceiling to see how they did. I waited a week and was able to easily peel one off with no damage to the ceiling. I didn’t do a pattern, but just used my eyes to space things out somewhat evenly across the ceiling. This was a pretty easy project that would be even easier if you just ordered the dots precut, like from here.
I ended up doing a variety of sizes, just for fun. 🙂
I love the touch of luxe they add to this room—just the right amount of gold. Isn’t it fun how it plays off the light as well?
Gold for days. <3
What do you guys think? Would you consider removable decals…I’m kind of digging them! This would be a great solution for a renter as well whether you wanted to create a wall or a ceiling. You could even do it in a different color, I won’t be too upset. 🙂
Love this! Such a neat idea and great execution! I was already totally in love with this room and now it looks even more amazing:)
Thank you so much! It makes me so happy, I can’t stop staring at the ceiling now! 🙂
Well how fun is that!!! Love the gold color you chose too!
Thanks Caroline! I can’t get enough! 🙂
oh gosh, i love this — so fun and creative 🙂 you should share this with dwellinggawker!
That’s a great idea! I keep meaning to do that. Thanks for the encouragement.
LOVE, Love, love it!! I’ve been wanting to do something with gold polka dots and I am a renter. Why don’t you come over and help me? Lol
This room is amazing anyway and now you’ve added the frosting to the cake!
xo
Pat
Thanks Pat! Frosting is my favorite part! 🙂
I just Love this idea!! And I think the gold color
is fun and adds a bit of sophistication at the same
time. Ceilings tend to be so overlooked.
Your idea is fab!!
Thanks Dianne! 🙂 I agree—gotta take care of the “5th wall”! 🙂
I love it! I’m always about adding a bit of gold here and there. The light fixture fits right in with the dots, too!
I think so too! And I love that it’s temporary in case I ever get sick of it (yeah right!).
I’m totally inspired! Such a fun idea
Thanks Char! I have so many more ideas and colors running through my mind!
This is so pretty! I love it!
Thanks Rach! 🙂
I would have never thought about decorating my ceiling, it looks so great! I LOVE the gold polka dots and you’re right – they go perfectly with your lamp too!
Thanks Pearl! 🙂 I agree…nothing wrong with adding more gold! 😀
So gorgeous! It is like jewelry for the ceiling. Love it!
I love the touch of Gold in the room.It brings out the light fixture and the curtains. Absolutely love your idea!! Beautiful!!!
Ooh, fancy! I just love how it turned out!
This is so fun! Great idea!
What a great idea! I love polka dots. I can’t believe how quick and easy this project is. Thanks for sharing!
I love this, it’s like a starry sky above you! I have a partial polka dot wall in my half bath :o)
Tania