What is a Ceiling Medallion?
A ceiling medallion is simply a decorative, usually circular, ceiling addition that you apply to the base of your lighting fixtures. Think elegant homes, and how there’s rarely any small, brass, dome light fixtures that fit directly into the drywall. Instead, fixtures tend to be surrounded by a decorative garnish, anywhere from a few inches to several feet that add an extra aesthetic appeal to an area. Usually decorative ceiling medallions are graced with flowing curves, floral patterns, and other traditional decorative patterns. What Are They Made of? A medallion can be made from any of a number of products. Traditionally, they were cast in plaster, which meant beautiful results, but also heavy and fragile additions to a home. Newer decorative ceiling medallions are usually made of a polymer plastic that is lightweight, durable, and very easy to install. Almost all medallions are painted, or appear so. Though, if your budget allows, there are certainly specialty manufacturers that mak
A ceiling medallion is a decorative circular panel, usually of polymer that can be affixed to the ceiling over the outlet of a lighting fixture, so that the fixture then hangs from the center of the medallion. Ceiling medallions come in a variety of sizes and designs to fit any home décor and can be matched with crown molding and ceiling trim. If you think a ceiling medallion might look nice in your home, the first thing to do is decide on a style that fits the era of your home. To gauge the right size, you can use a paper template. A large medallion in a small room will stand out, attracting too much attention to itself, while a small medallion in a large room will look under-represented. Therefore choosing the right size is critical in the overall impression your ceiling medallion will make. Also take into consideration the base of the lighting fixture to make sure its circumference coincides with the inner design of the medallion. If you have crown molding, you may want to match the
