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100 Captivating Ceilings

From 5D Galaxy Ceilings to Beaver Dam Ceilings

— September 25, 2012 — Eco
These captivating ceilings will have you gazing into the havens.

The importance of a ceiling in constructions has held importance historically. Since the debut of Michael Angelo's Sistine Chapel fresco masterpiece, decor of the highest point has been of highest priority. Artists have taken to creating fantastical canopies that rival Renaissance paintings in an ultra-modern manner. Marrying the fields of technology, architecture and art instillation ceilings retained the center of attention and encourage visitors to peer into what is above.

For instance, Silver Restaurant features a ceiling that resembles a beaver dam with an intricately placed wood installation by DarkDesignGroup. Also, the Delight Cloth by Tsuya Textile Co. combines textile with light fixture to create decor that is reminiscent of the night sky. With the amount of inspiring decor, these unconventional ceilings are a medium of art in their own respect.
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Autonomous Robotic Planes
Autonomous Robotic Planes
MIT Team Builds Camera-Free Plane That Can Navigate Using Sensors
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Intricately Weaved Ceiling Art
Intricately Weaved Ceiling Art
‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow' Plays on a Spiderweb Desig
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Victorian Perfume Retailers
Victorian Perfume Retailers
The Diptyque London Store by Christopher Jenner Reinvents Luxury
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96
Stylish Auto-Branded Pop-Ups
Stylish Auto-Branded Pop-Ups
MINI Lifestyle Store Showcases Fashion & Accessory Products
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95
Plastic Container Icicles
Plastic Container Icicles
The Wastescapes by Gayle Chong Kwan Installation is Made of Milk Bottles
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94
Suspended Sustainable Stalactites
Suspended Sustainable Stalactites
This Funky Ceiling by Tribe Studio is Flashy and Educational
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93
Immense Intergalactic Installations
Immense Intergalactic Installations
The VoltaDom is a Large, Alien-Inspired Art Piece
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92
Crystal Tetris Cribs
Crystal Tetris Cribs
The Casa Hacia el Río by Najas Arquitectos is Lofty and Sleek
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Eccentric Luminous Glass Art
Eccentric Luminous Glass Art
Excentrique by Daniel Buren Makes the World a Little More Colorful
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90
Dangling Teardrop Designs
Dangling Teardrop Designs
The Masiero Anima Charming Lamps are a Flash of Dripping Decor
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89
Chain-Clad Retail Concepts
Chain-Clad Retail Concepts
Meet Brand Enthusiasts at The Puma Social Club
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88
Ceiling-Focused Photography
Ceiling-Focused Photography
The David Stephenson 'Vaults' Series Captures Cathedrals
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87
Flower-Shaped Lantern Installations
Flower-Shaped Lantern Installations
Kimsooja's Lotus: Zone of Zero Encourages a Moment of Peace
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86
Eclectically Hanging Sculptures
Eclectically Hanging Sculptures
'All' by Maurizio Cattelan References the Notion of Death
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85
Stunning Liquefied Ceilings
Stunning Liquefied Ceilings
The Tsvetnoy Central Market is a Food Hall with a Sea-Like Design
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84
Collapsing Ceiling Installations
Collapsing Ceiling Installations
Tremor Laquearia by Remon de Jong Makes Artful Earthquake Scenes
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83
Ghostly Fragrance Temp Store
Ghostly Fragrance Temp Store
The Odin Pop-Up Shop is Filled With Molds of Their Perfume Bottle
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82
Top 7 Ceilings of Opportunity + Sistine Chapel Parking Garage
Top 7 Ceilings of Opportunity + Sistine Chapel Parking Garage
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Diamond-Inspired Ceilings
Diamond-Inspired Ceilings
W&W by Pool Makes Your Room's Top Layer Shiny and Pointy
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80
Literal Computer Rooms
Literal Computer Rooms
Marek Tomasik Covers an Entire Room in Old Computer Parts
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79
The Kitchen Club
The Kitchen Club
Die Blaue Caro
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78
Reinterpreting Michelangelo
Reinterpreting Michelangelo
Are There Secret Codes in the Sistine Chapel?
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77
Geometric Subway Ceilings
Geometric Subway Ceilings
Hoshakuji Station in Japan Uses Plywood for Eye-Pleasing Details
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Themed Home Theaters
Themed Home Theaters
Titanic Home Theater
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75
Suspended Fungus Installations
Suspended Fungus Installations
The Mushroom Cloud by Chris Drury Takes on the Shape of Its Name
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Illuminated Glass Sculptures
Illuminated Glass Sculptures
Dale Chihuly's 'Chelsea Persians' Are Bright
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Dish-Decorated Ceilings
Dish-Decorated Ceilings
The Taiwan Noodle House Has Fixtures That Match the Crockery
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72
Cave Art Light Shows
Cave Art Light Shows
'Grotte Stellaire' by Julien Salaud Turns Primitive Murals into LEDs
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71
Bold Bowling Hat Interiors
Bold Bowling Hat Interiors
The Portago Urban Hotel by ILMIODESIGN Features a British Inspiration
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70
Pyramidal Paper Ceilings
Pyramidal Paper Ceilings
Swedish Architecture Firm Visiondivision Designs the Paper Cut Parlour
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Hat Art Installations
Hat Art Installations
The Hirata No Boshi Exhibit Pays Tribute to Akio Hirata
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Pocketed Curvitecture
Pocketed Curvitecture
Delft University School of Architecture Recieves a Contemporary Revamp
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Canopied Ceiling Cafes
Canopied Ceiling Cafes
The Play Pot Restaurant is Inspired by Street Venders
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Dripping Ceilings as Art
Dripping Ceilings as Art
The UN's ‘Room XX' Features Multicolored Stalactites
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Origami-Like Ceilings
Origami-Like Ceilings
The Salon Urbain Lounge is Dynamically Geometric and Vibrant
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Suspended Raindrop Installations
Suspended Raindrop Installations
Kinetic Rain by ART+COM is Located in Singapore's Airport
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Ceiling-Mounted Subway Maps
Ceiling-Mounted Subway Maps
GPS System Pinpoints Location on Subway Car Ceilings
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Messy Modern Mudchitecture
Messy Modern Mudchitecture
The Leoja Bloma Pavilion is Built Around Iceland's Exotic Geography
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Spaceship Beauty Parlors
Spaceship Beauty Parlors
The Vasken Demirjian Salon Gives Your Hair Some Stellar Style
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60
Breakfast Ceilings
Breakfast Ceilings
‘The Crazy Room' by Gogovski Art & Design Features Quirky Surprises
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The Adidas Football Cathedral
The Adidas Football Cathedral
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58
Fake Raindrop Fixtures
Fake Raindrop Fixtures
The Rain Shade Brings the Wet Outdoors Into Your Home
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Rippled Sci-Fi Theatres
Rippled Sci-Fi Theatres
The Hangzhou Broadway Cinemas Features Three-Dimensional Elements
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Illuminated Micro Bubbles
Illuminated Micro Bubbles
'Soho Snog' Light Installation in London Frozen Yogurt Shop
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Colorful Cave-Inspired Clubs
Colorful Cave-Inspired Clubs
The 'E Pra Poncha Bar' by Antonio Fernandez is Trippy
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Bubblicious Entertaining Venues
Bubblicious Entertaining Venues
Moet & Chardon Champagne Party at Melbourne Cup
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Carved Concrete Ceilings
Carved Concrete Ceilings
The Casa Do Conto Hotel is Inspired by Two Different Centuries
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Domed Ceiling Bookshelves
Domed Ceiling Bookshelves
The Wade Davis Writing Studio Boasts a Sky-High Library
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Suspended Glass Drop Installations
Suspended Glass Drop Installations
Rain by Stacee Kalmanovsky Breathtakingly Celebrates Nature
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Glowing Pink Displays
Glowing Pink Displays
Studio Raar Highlights Le Coq Sportif Shoes With Neon Lighting
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Hanging Coconut Ceilings
Hanging Coconut Ceilings
The Elegant Aesop Singapore Store is Also Eco-Friendly
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Billowing Linen Boutiques
Billowing Linen Boutiques
Nanushka Betastore Design Features Contrast of Soft and Hard
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Calm Plant-Filled Boutiques
Calm Plant-Filled Boutiques
Replay Paris Flagship Store Provides Relaxation for Body & Mind
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Jenga-Inspired Eateries
Jenga-Inspired Eateries
The Innuendo Restaurant by Bluarch Architecture Features Grid-Like Accents
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Deceptive Ceiling Lamps
Deceptive Ceiling Lamps
The ROOF Top Lights Imitate Old World Frescos
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Visualize Your Grave
Visualize Your Grave
Anti-Smoking Ad
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Trippy Bar Interiors
Trippy Bar Interiors
Francesco Gatti Architects Have Made a Psychedelic Cave-Like Bar in Shanghai
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Floating Orb Eateries
Floating Orb Eateries
The Ciel de Paris by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance is Boldly Lit
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DIY Theater Constructions
DIY Theater Constructions
A California Man Creates a Home Theater Garage
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Faux Galaxy Ceilings
Faux Galaxy Ceilings
Tokyo Tower Main Observatory Gets 10,000 ‘Star' Milky Way Illumin
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3D Pixelated Ceilings
3D Pixelated Ceilings
The Tsujita La Ceiling Installation is Made of 25,000 Wooden Sticks
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LED Ceilings
LED Ceilings
New Beijing Mall Feature
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Ceilingless Airplanes
Ceilingless Airplanes
Emirates Airbus A340-500
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Beautiful Constellation Beacons
Beautiful Constellation Beacons
The 'Infmetry' DIY Romantic Star Projector Sets the Celestial Mood
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Shimmery Organic Chandeliers
Shimmery Organic Chandeliers
The Rain Light Installation by Thierry Gaugain Resembles Rain Drops
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Flower Ceiling Installations
Flower Ceiling Installations
The 2000 Suspended Dandelions Project Features Amazing Artistry
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Parachute Wedding Decor
Parachute Wedding Decor
Amber DeForest Uses Canopies for Interior Design
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3D Ceiling Constellations
3D Ceiling Constellations
The Grotte Stellaire Installation by Julien Salaud is Intricately Lit
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Polka-Dotted Ceilings
Polka-Dotted Ceilings
The 'Final Departure Lounge' by SPACE Architects Combines Work and Play
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Optical Illusion Ceilings
Optical Illusion Ceilings
The 'Nine Dancing Triangles' Painting by Felice Varini Waltzes Above
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Infant Sensory Playgrounds
Infant Sensory Playgrounds
The MAXI-ooh! is an Innovative Learning Area for Babies
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Hill and Valley Inspired Ceilings
Hill and Valley Inspired Ceilings
Rosso Restaurant Decor
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Suspended Stalactite Ceilings
Suspended Stalactite Ceilings
Water Cathedral by GUN Arquitectos is a Beautiful Public Space
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Hanging Book Lights
Hanging Book Lights
McNally Jackson Books Has Reader-Friendly Light Fixtures
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Dripping Chocolate Ceilings
Dripping Chocolate Ceilings
The Godiva Chocoiste is a Chocoholic's Paradise
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Luminescent Textile Ceilings
Luminescent Textile Ceilings
The Delight Cloth by Tsuya Textile Co.
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Rolling Bamboo Interiors
Rolling Bamboo Interiors
Atelier FCJZ Designs the Tang Palace Restaurant in Hangzhou China
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Star-Filled Fabric Ceilings
Star-Filled Fabric Ceilings
The Fluxus Glass Sculpture Tempts You to Make a Wish
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Beaver Dam Ceilings
Beaver Dam Ceilings
Silver Restaurant by DarkDesignGroup Feature Beautiful Wood Accents
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Vibrantly Striped Eateries
Vibrantly Striped Eateries
Xing Restaurant Features a Cool Layered Acrylic Ceiling
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Recycled Bottle Ceilings
Recycled Bottle Ceilings
Aesop's High Glass Boutique
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Latticed Lumber Bistros
Latticed Lumber Bistros
The Niseko Look Out Cafe Provides a Compelling View Inside
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Optical Illusion Decor
Optical Illusion Decor
Felice Varini's 3D Rooms
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Luxurious Lily Pad Buildings
Luxurious Lily Pad Buildings
The TMW Technical Museum has a Pond-Like Appeal
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Corrugated Cave Displays
Corrugated Cave Displays
March Studio Piles Up Boxes to Promote Aesop
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Hallucinogenic Hallways
Hallucinogenic Hallways
Fairytale Land Art Installation in Kiev
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Scattered Stick Cafes
Scattered Stick Cafes
The Starbucks Tokyo by Kengo Kuma Features A Bold and Dynamic Design
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Undulating Wood Bakeries
Undulating Wood Bakeries
Baker D. Chirico Interior Features Plywood Walls & Ceiling
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Modular Cubed Pop-Ups
Modular Cubed Pop-Ups
Illy Temporary Shop by Caterina Tiazzoldi Can Be Adapted to Different Areas
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Rustic Baking-Inspired Restaurant Décor
Rustic Baking-Inspired Restaurant Décor
Pizza Farro Adorns The Ceilings With Vintage Rolling
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Airbus A350 with BMW Designed Interior
Airbus A350 with BMW Designed Interior
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Upside Down Stores
Upside Down Stores
Viktor & Rolf in Milan
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Sci-Fi Themed Rooms
Sci-Fi Themed Rooms
This Incredible Hawaiian Home Features a Star Wars Home Theater
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Dripping Ceiling Lamps
Dripping Ceiling Lamps
The Light Shower Chandelier by Bruce Munro is Romantic and Artistic
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Small-Space Architecture
Small-Space Architecture
The Angular and Super-Compact '63.02 House' in Japan
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Boldly Modern Interiors
Boldly Modern Interiors
Mark Tracy of Chemical Spaces Designs an Ultimately Chic Penthouse
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Gridlike Bar Interiors
Gridlike Bar Interiors
The Fat Cow Restaurant Features a Cool Wooden Ceiling Installation
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Beds on Ceilings
Beds on Ceilings
Bedup by Decadrages
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5D Galaxy Ceilings
5D Galaxy Ceilings
StarMurals Have Actual Shooting Stars
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