Color capping: get to know the color trend that values the ceiling

Have you noticed that in the season of CASACOR 2025, the ceilings have ceased to be mere supporting characters and have become protagonists in various projects? Professionals used creativity and applied unusual materials and colors to enhance this part of the projects, which often went unnoticed. And next year, the trend is expected to remain strong. Referred to as color capping, this trend of applying colors turns the ceiling into a vibrant focal point. In addition to adding a good dose of style, this resource is a good idea for those looking to update the projects without major renovations.

How to adopt color capping?

The ceiling is no longer treated as a neutral background, but as a color point in the project, as if it were a fifth wall. The idea here is that instead of a single color on the walls and white on the ceiling, you can choose three shades from the same color family that gradually increase in intensity as the eyes look up. The result can be almost a soft ombre. First, choose a color family and then define a light, medium, and dark shade. Typically, you will use the lightest shade on larger wall surfaces, a medium shade as a frame under the ceiling, and the darkest shade on the ceiling itself. We know that colors produce different effects depending on lighting, so be sure to test a sample on the wall in both daylight and nighttime light.

In which projects does it work best?

Colors can be quite versatile and create varied atmospheres in projects. In a small bedroom, for example, a darker ceiling can make the space cozier. This resource also works in living rooms and dining rooms, as you can easily complement the decor with furniture and lighting. However, be careful when painting the ceiling in dark projects. This is because very closed tones can seem somewhat oppressive, so opt for soft colors. Now, get inspired by some projects from CASACOR 2025 to make your home even cozier and full of personality in 2026!

Combine with patterns!

Upon entering the projects of architect Wesley Lemos at CASACOR Bahia, it is impossible not to look up. For the upper part of the walls, the professional chose a floral wallpaper. For the ceiling, he opted for a blue paint, which is a tone taken from the drawing. The project offers an innovative concept that combines digital art and sustainability, highlighting the beauty of Brazilian plants and the importance of ancestry.

Drawings above

The architects from the Milcent Architecture office decided to create a colorful drawing on the ceiling of the projects they signed at CASACOR Bahia. The project unites memory and contemporaneity, where architecture serves as a stage for sensitive encounters between music, reading, art, and technology. With elements that tell the history of the space, such as the period flooring and the lattice, the projects are a collection of artistic expressions that spark conversations and inspire ideas.

Stylish bathroom

Signed by Andressa Mâtos, this washroom at CASACOR Bahia combines permanence and movement, warmth and freshness, creating a sensory and poetic space. The walls and floor of terracotta burnt cement are reminiscent of the arid soil of the hinterland, while the ceiling and blueish walls evoke the sea and popular Bahian architecture. The countertop, simple yet strong in its rusticity, is complemented by striking elements such as clay sculptures, cobogó in the shape of mandacaru, and nautical ropes.

Shades of red

In the project by the OHMA office for the CASACOR São Paulo, the organic paths of the favelas guided the intervention in an internal staircase. It is a dynamic ascent divided into three stages – each with its own color palette – representing the beginning (earth tones), the crossing (burgundy, pinks, and reds), and the arrival (neutrals, blues, and greens). Notice how in this space, where reddish colors predominate, the tone on tone creates a harmonious look with smooth transitions.

Yellow like the sun

From the Fábrica Arquitetura office, this project in CASACOR Pernambuco translates into a gathering of memories of the fictional resident, permeated by peculiar tastes and, at times, extravagant. Although eccentric, it has an elegant and sophisticated soul, expressed by the contrast of the playful with the sober. The warm color palette, leaning towards oranges, leads to the ceiling, which received an intense yellow.

Versatile palette

Signed by Cacau Araújo, this loft at CASACOR Pernambuco is an invitation for reconnection. And the colors contribute to this atmosphere, with a ceiling painted with a earthy orange, combined with wooden panels. The textures complete the projects and the cozy atmosphere proposed by the professional.

Vibrant touch

This gallery, signed by the Boulevard Architecture office at CASACOR Santa Catarina | Florianópolis, emerges as a meeting place between the cultural identity of Santa Catarina and contemporary art. It invites visitors to slow down, feel, and contemplate, awakening the senses in an experience that unites memory and innovation. The red ceiling comes as a surprise, helping to compose the inventive visual of the projects.