DIY Cloud Ceiling Ideas For A Heavenly Bedroom and Living Room
Popcorn? Check. Pillows? Check. Lit-up cloud ceiling overhead? Double check! Your movie night is about to get a serious glow-up! The TikTok Cloud ceiling trend is everywhere and rightly so— It’s a vibe every movie night deserves!
Not only is the DIY project ethereal and quite literally celestial, but it also provides different mood settings for different movie genres.
For instance, switch the light to blue and your room adapts a gloomy aura, perfect for fantasy and fiction. Turn it red and you are up for an exhilarating horror night. Set it to golden or lavender and watch the romance bloom.
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Decorating a room to suit your aesthetic is easy. You just need to figure out what sparks joy and stick to it. But after some time, the same four walls tend to get boring. Unfortunately, we cannot attempt home renovations every couple of months to suit the new trends.
The good news is we have decor ideas that can be easily achieved, but can also be replaced when you are done with them for good!
Related reading: How to Make a DIY Chandelier
One such trend that has been making the rounds on social media is the ceiling clouds.
It brings to our mind images of stormy skies or fluffy clouds on a summer day. The best thing about this aesthetic is that anyone can attempt it for a reasonable price. Join us as we delve into the project that makes the roof vanish within hours.
How To Have A DIY Ceiling Clouds In Your Room
The idea of having clouds float across your ceiling may sound ludicrous, but it is doable. The steps even ensure that you get a realistic view, even if you are a novice to the world of DIYs. So, if you are new to the trends, here is the basic way you can have your ceiling clouds.
Materials Required:
- Poster Board
- Painters tape
- Double-sided tape
- Polyester batting (pillow stuffing)
- String/fishing line
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks or better Adhesive Spray!
- LED strip lights or string lights: Choose LED strips that are sound-sensitive and come with multiple colors/patterns.
- Scissors
- Ladder or step stool
Steps To Make The Cloud Light Ceiling
- Take a step ladder and prep the ceiling by cleaning it. Make sure you get rid of all the dust and dirt particles. You can also use a damp sponge to give it a thorough cleaning.
- Take out some painter’s tape to mark out the extent of your DIY cloud ceilings. You can also use a temporary marker/pencil, so it doesn’t ruin your ceiling.
- To make a quick DIY that can be taken down later, use poster boards and double-sided/gorilla tape for the base of the cloud light ceiling. The tape should withstand the weight of the boards, clouds, and lights. Using poster boards will again protect the ceiling.
- The boards should cover every inch of your preferred design. Usually, individuals cover the whole ceiling to try and experiment with different styles. Some also like to use the adjacent wall with the TV unit.
- Use Adhesive spray to attach the LED strip lights to the boards in attractive patterns. You can start from behind the TV and stretch to the ceiling or you can limit it to ceiling only.
Pro Tip: Use LED lights because they don’t heat up as much. (This means your ceiling would not be a fire hazard, unlike Christmas lights which get hot and catch fire easily. It’s best to keep your center lamp switched off as well or any bulb that emits heat.
- Take the clouds by the fishing lines and glue them to the boards using adhesive spray. Make sure you cover the strip lights with the stuffings so that they resemble real lightning when switched on.
- Get down and observe the application from afar, and add extra stuffing wherever necessary to give a realistic look.
Are There Any Ceiling Clouds Cons?
The TikTok DIYs are often a hit and a miss. And like every project, cloud ceilings have their pros and cons. Despite everything, we cannot deny how COOL cloud ceilings look! When done right, they can transform any room easily and without lasting damage. It is a way to make your room change form for a couple of days or months depending on your taste.
The cons of ceiling clouds include the fact that they are made of stuffing. If not cleaned properly and regularly, the fluff might draw dirt and spiders. That’s all!
Below are 5+ great cloud ceiling ideas to try out right now!
The usual cloud ceilings are a bold combination of blues and whites to mimic the natural sky. However, you can have a more whimsical room by choosing an extraordinary color. With an uncommon purple cloud over your bed, your room would resemble an ethereal tower.
Many shades of purple can suit different aesthetics quite easily. For a softer, more romantic ambiance, choose lighter shades of lavender. Lilac also gives the room a serenity easily associated with ceiling clouds.
However, if you want something a little more dramatic, deep plums and royal purple is the perfect addition.
Purple clouds are also a great way to perk up any ordinary room. Bare walls with little pieces of decor complement the enchanting creation that is indoor clouds.
Ceiling clouds are not just to create a more unique bedroom/living room, they are also excellent party and movie night decor.
With adhesive spray and some stuffing, you can transform your living room into another dimension. This also works if you are hosting a movie-binging experience for your family and friends, complete with the whole vibe.
The viral trend where the clouds seem to originate from the TV to the ceiling overhead gives life to the characters on screen.
Without the cloud ceiling, you simply watch a movie. However, with the thunderstorm cloud ceiling, you enter the world of fiction! The whole setting takes you inside the movie!
Lucky for us, LED strips come in various patterns, one being thunderstorms.
Instead of lighting all the LED strips, set them to a pattern that originates from the start (from behind your TV) and travels all the way to the ceiling!
This way, your room shifts back and forth between being gloomily dark and gloomily thunder-stricken. This setting is perfect for Halloween or fantasy/thriller movie nights.
Installing cloud light ceilings opens a hoard of possibilities when it comes to entertaining guests. The LED strip lights can be set to mimic any sort of ambiance. From simple blue light for a Harry Potter marathon, to pulsating red for a Stranger Things run, the versatility is endless.
A living room with this nifty DIY is sure to make your home the new hangout spot. However, make sure you spray the stuffing with mint or eucalyptus spray to keep the bugs away.
Gaming rooms are incomplete without neon LED lights! And what’s better than DIYing your room with a matching LED cloud ceiling?
Not only would it give your room the much-needed aesthetics, but you can also connect the lights to your system and let them change patterns/colors depending on the sound originating from the games.
Gamers often spend hours looking at the screen, concentrating. But for those few moments when they rest their eyes, what better sight than some indoor clouds? It alleviates the stress and makes you feel less cooped up.
It also pairs well with the different lights emitted by gaming consoles and light-up keyboards. Customizable lights can be better used to portray the mood of the gamer or the game.
Another excellent reason why you should consider installing a thick layer of clouds on your ceiling is the acoustic. The stuffing that makes the clouds fluffy also works as sound absorbent, so the room becomes a little soundproof. It also accentuates the game’s surround sound and creates a more immersive experience.
A Harry Potter-themed transformation looks magical! Luckily, it’s also quite easy to achieve in real life. So if you are planning on a Potter-themed movie night, try turning your ordinary entryway into the great hall of Hogwarts. The idea of it is deceptively simple, as it relies on the current TikTok cloud ceiling trend.
The layout for this entryway decor is quite easy. It takes inspiration from the opening scene of the movie Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.
The clouds are simple and white with little sparks of lightning. The focal point however is the floating clandles amidst the clouds. The trick to having the candles float is a fishing line that can be attached to the poster boards.
The candles used in projects like these make the room seem more enchanting. But since they do not emit any real heat or use fire, they are quite safe. The floating candles are battery-operated as they flick with a warm flame. The candles are also operated with a wand that makes the environment even more magical.
The simple ceiling clouds get even more surreal with the added candles without going through extra effort. And the setup looks amazingly real even in the daytime.
The usual DIY cloud ceiling seen over the internet usually resembles a calm summer day. Depending on how much effort you want to put in, the density of clouds varies. It can envelope your whole ceiling or spread out a little more. But one of the most beautiful designs that can be made with the clouds is a swirl.
Ceiling clouds are ethereal and soothing. But when shaped like a hurricane, they are sure to become even more alluring. The curved shape at the ends tapers off and the center glows bright making the room look like it’s in the eye of the storm.
Unlike other cloud ceilings, this project requires the use of smaller clouds. The poster board also needs to be cut into smaller pieces for the storm to look more delicate. Use a lot of painter’s tape to figure out the shape of the structure before starting with the adhesive spray.
During hurricanes, we see a mesmerizing dance of the clouds as they spiral inwards. The ends come in wisps but the center is always bright, which can be achieved with lights. Use your central light fixture for the eye of the hurricane and watch as the magic unfolds.
The TikTok cloud ceiling trend sometimes ends up looking badly constructed and flat. The frames that people put together in a hurry often crumble when they are hung, taking away the fluffiness of the clouds.
However, if you want your ceiling to scream authenticity while displaying the 3D shape, change up the DIY a little.
For one, why not use paper lanterns? They are quite big and sturdy and have a flat surface on which the stuffing can be attached.
However, do not take a big piece to wrap the whole, take different sizes for an authentic look. The top and bottom of the lantern should also be covered completely.
Instead of taping the lights to the ceiling and adding clouds directly, hang the clouds from a fishing line. This will make the cloud look like it’s floating, adding a realistic feel to the ambiance. Put the lights in a clump inside the hollow of the lantern so the clouds look lit from within.
Putting the handmade clouds in this form adds to the dynamic of the setting. It also works well for rooms with tall ceilings. When switched on, the lights will give the clouds a warm glow, and make the room feel like a sanctuary.
Winter clouds that are about to snow are one of the most wonderful sights found in nature. They bring to our mind a landscape that turns into a winter wonderland overnight.
One thing this TikTok cloud ceiling trend has given us is the ability to recreate the sight indoors. With a little innovation, you can even portray the cascading snowflakes that remind us of Christmas.
With clouds created from paper lanterns, you can easily create a big structure to become the focal point. And with an added amount of stuffing it will start resembling a real cloud. All you would need to do is plenty of fluff to encapsulate it fully. Then you can start adding the lights.
While Christmas lights are avoided when it comes to ceiling clouds to stay safe, you can add them to the outside. This will create a storming effect, as it would look like snow from afar. Remember to use LED Snowflake Icicle lights that give off cool white rays.
Using a big cloud as the main attraction instead of covering the full ceiling looks more distinguished. It gives the room a more festive theme without going all out. The frame can also be stored easily and reused when the occasion strikes.
Deciding the placement is crucial. Would you like the clouds to float freely on the ceiling or do you need it to spread out like vines? Another gorgeous placement for a romantic setting would be the rectangle spiral.
Skip the freestyle, and form a big rectangle/square in the center, now allow the clouds to spiral around that square. Choose two different colors and use them one by one on the straight spiral lines.
To have a romantic setting, use rose gold along with light blue!
- Cloud Ceiling With Swing In Kid’s Playroom
If you have a swing in the playroom, a cloud ceiling is just the right thing waiting to happen. Trust me, your kids would absolutely love it! You can create a circle around the swing hook, and the idea doesn’t even have to cover the whole ceiling for the magic to happen.
Choose whatever LED strip colors your kids like!
Different Style Patterns For LED Cloud Ceiling
Covering the whole ceiling with clouds may seem like “going overboard” to some individuals. If that’s your case, instead of covering the whole wall, you can focus on curating a design that doesn’t take up too much space. Below are a few ideas.
- Center cloud ceiling
- Spiral cloud ceiling (The hurricane we mentioned above)
- Fog coming out of the wall: Choose two adjacent walls (one being the ceiling) and let the clouds out like fog.
- Snake: Take it from behind your TV and let the snake’s tail stretch out on the ceiling.
- Thunder lightning: Instead of covering the whole ceiling, just stretch out thunder lightning bolts on the ceiling.
- Four hanging LED clouds
Different Color Combinations for LED Cloud Ceiling
- Shades of blue is the most popular among Tiktok cloud ceiling trends (Light blue for a soothing and serene effect, dark blue for dramatics)
- Next is red
- Soft lights
- Shades of lavender
- For kids, rainbow settings work, too, if that’s what they like.
- The combination of red and orange creates fire-like visuals.
- Pink and purple
- Smoke green
Wrapping Up
A room with a makeover will get you all the more excited for bedtime. And when the project is something as simple and unique as ceiling clouds, the joys are tenfold. With a little elbow grease, your room can turn into a serene oasis or the eye of a raging storm. And there is no denying how magical the night sky looks, especially from the comfort of your bed.
The current TikTok cloud ceiling trend might look the same, but there are many ways to put your spin on it. You can confine the thundering effects to a unique color or even opt to place it somewhere else in the house. With endless combinations, each room looks different. What is your favorite thing about this trend? Let us know in the comments below!
FAQs
- Are Cloud Led Lights Safe?
While making cloud ceilings, people often wonder whether the lights used are safe. The LED steps usually consume very little energy, so they do not get hot to touch like other lights. And even if you do keep them on for 24 hours, you won’t have to fear getting burned while taking them down.
- Is It Safe To Sleep With The LED Lights On?
Installing a cloud ceiling means having a bedroom awash in colors even late at night. LED light is one of the most popular colors used to make these daring DIY projects.
These lights often contain blue light, which negatively impacts sleep patterns. So if you have an RGB changing light, keep it on the red setting for a good night’s sleep.
- How Do You Clean Cloud Ceiling Lights?
Cloud ceilings and lights can be hard to keep clean, but you only need to pat the fluff gently. Like a pillow, the loose dust will simply fall off. If not, you can also vacuum it. But remember to keep a metal mesh disc on it to protect the fiber.