Beautiful Rooms: Don't forget the ceiling

Starting this week at the top, literally, with some picture of fabulous ceilings - aka the fifth wall. Not to be forgotten. Not to be swathed in white just because that's what one always does. So I hope these will give you inspiration and ideas and maybe tease out a little bit of bold. For, as someone said, a strong colour on the walls might be too much, but putting your favourite colour on the ceiling and inhaling a burst of energy every time you look up can only be a good thing. And this pink delight below belongs to Emma Jane Palin, an interior stylist, art consultant and blogger and, crucially, an expert on all things rental decor.

pink ceiling (delilah by earthborn) and beige walls (donkey ride) by Emma Jane Palin - an expert on rental accommodation

So for those of you who rent, or who have children who rent or, even those first time buyers who might not have the budget to change big things, do follow Emma either on instagram or her blog for advice and ideas on what you can do. In…