7. Deep Plum PVC Tray Ceiling with Perimeter Coving and Indirect Lighting

Introduction and What This Idea Means

A tray ceiling creates recessed dimensional tiers that draw the eye upward. Constructing a small tray ceiling featuring deep plum PVC panels bordered by white or black coving, illuminated by hidden indirect LED lighting, adds theatrical depth.

How to Make It

Build a dropped drywall perimeter tier to form a tray shape, then line the inner recessed ceiling surface with deep plum-colored PVC panels. Install hidden LED strip lighting inside the cove ledge so light washes upward against the plum panels.

Tips

Keep the lower living room furniture in neutral charcoal or black tones so the deep plum ceiling acts as the primary accent color.

Variations and Essentials

  • Variations: Use a rich oxblood red PVC panel inside the tray for a warmer, more dramatic velvet-toned palette.
  • Essentials: Drywall tray framing, deep plum PVC panels, LED cove lighting strips, coving trim.