When we think of the interior of a room, we often think of furniture, windows, doors and color schemes, yet we tend to overlook the potential of ceiling decoration. Ceilings offer many possibilities to enhance your living space, enhancing a room greatly, or simply providing that much needed finishing touch.

There is no better way to finish off a chandelier, ceiling fan, or other hanging fixture than with a ceiling medallion. Traditionally ceiling medallions are white, but may be faux finished to look antiqued or wood grained. Most of our ceiling medallions come in a traditional one piece and but the larger ones are two-piece medallions for easier installation. Adding a ceiling ring will add a bolder,

larger look. Ceiling medallions are usually decorated with relief work which can range from simple moulding rings to elaborate leaf, filigree, and geometric designs. The traditional shape of the medallion is round, though definitely not limited to this. Oval, square and even cross shaped medallions can give your ceilings character and a unique appearance. Ceiling medallions have come to represent elegance and attention paid to detail.

The ceilings of old Europe were among the most ornamented in the world. Elaborately designed ceiling medallions often accented ballrooms and dining halls. During the Italian Renaissance, medallions were often gilded, and in Victorian England, medallions were most often white and combined with extensive moulding to create a grand effect.

Today, the elegance of ceilings past can be easily reproduced with House of Fine Carpentry's ceiling medallions. No matter the size of the ceiling in question, medallions ranging from 10 to 60 inches in diameter are available in a variety of designs to suit your needs. High density polyurethane construction makes them take on the look of plaster, yet they are perfectly suitable for painting. Easily apply them to your ceilings and enjoy one of the easiest do-it-yourself ceiling projects.

As a rule of thumb, the ceiling medallion should be approximately the same size as the light fixture below. In a narrow space, such as a hallway, consider a small 15 to 20" diameter ceiling medallion. Dining Rooms or Kitchens often suit a medium sized 25 to 28" medallion.