把天花板刷成白色或者浅色。 为了尽可能拉高天花板与地面的距离，刷墙时最好选择无光泽的墙面漆。 粉刷石膏线。 在墙面上刷出竖条纹。

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Painting is one of the cheapest ways to make a big change to a room. Light colors are always recommended for small rooms or low ceilings.  If you prefer dark walls, avoid using white on the ceiling. This creates a horizontal line that will make the ceiling look even lower. Try painting the ceiling a few shades lighter than the walls instead.  Pale blue or aqua tinted ceilings give the illusion of distance and will make ceilings look further away. Color is not the only aspect of the paint that can contribute to the apparent height of the ceiling. A matte finish hides flaws and draws focus away. A glossy finish creates a reflective surface with benefits similar to a mirror but can also show imperfections. By painting it the same color and sheen as the wall, you can give the appearance of pushing the ceiling up a few inches. If there is a big difference in ceiling and wall color, choose a shade somewhere in between for the crown molding. The more contrast between the colors of the stripes, the bigger difference it will make. Besides painting, there are lots of other ways to get stripes on the wall. Wallpaper and paneling work well too. You can even use washi tape.