Faux-Copper Backsplash Panels as Ceiling Accent

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by Mike on 6 September 2009

How's this for a low effort, high payoff project?

Featured on Apartment Therapy, this project idea involves inexpensive faux-copper backsplash panels adhered to a recessed ceiling and trimmed with crown molding. It's a great modern take on a classic copper ceiling.

The best part of this project idea? You don't need a recessed ceiling to get the effect!

For those of us unable (or unwilling) to raise a portion of our ceiling, a square or rectangle of copper panels in the middle of the room could be trimmed with chair rail or other molding to achieve the same effect. True, it wouldn't be as impressive as pairing it with a recessed ceiling, but it would still be a great accent for any room.

The panels come with adhesive strips, but based on past experiences I'm not sure I'd trust those to secure anything to the ceiling. A few brads or small finish nails would hold the tiles securely (tips for hammering tiny nails) and be hard to spot from the floor.