Make Your Own MCM-Inspired Ceiling Medallion!

By: Capreek Apr 06, 2011

created at: 04/06/2011

I'm sure many a home renovation has consisted of ripping down ceiling medallions (or glittery popcorn ceilings), but if you're game for adding a bit of architectural flair with a Mid-Century Modern twist to your home, you MUST check out this DIY project!

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created at: 04/06/2011

My blogger buddy (and all-around awesome person) Adrienne Breaux posted about this project yesterday, but it was too good not to share on Curbly. Plus, it's modernism month, right? Sharing this was kind of a no-brainer!

created at: 04/06/2011

Moving right along, this starburst ceiling medallion was created by Becke and Lee of The Vintage Cabin, a blog that chronicles their adventures in thrifting and home renovation (they also run an Etsy shop of the same name). While the project is definitely DIYable, it has quite a few steps which they've written out in detail here. Before that, let's see what kind of materials we'll need to recreate a similar look:

1-2 Pieces of Mat Board
Tape
Polyfilla
Paint
Hockey Tape and Painter's Tape
Wallpaper Paste
Construction Adhesive
Fine Sandpaper

Once you've decided on which room deserves the special Starburst Medallion treatment, head on over to The Vintage Cabin for the full-length tutorial and additional photos!

Meanwhile, what do you think of this little architectural addition? Yay or nay? Weigh in with your thoughts in the comments below!

[via 2Modern]

Tagged : How-To, mid-century modern, home improvement, home decor, Inspiration, paper mache, DIY

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Catalina
Apr 06, 2013

I'm considering this if I can't find something I like to cover up the hole where a previous ceiling fan was ripped out (always use a fan box! The previous owners sure didn't here!) in my kids' room. We got a fan and light whose globe is Earth's southern hemisphere, and the blades have rockets in orbit around it, and stars for pull chains, plus a compass rose finial! I was thinking a North Star medallion would be perfect to avoid trying to recreate the texture on the ceiling where it was damaged!

I still don't get it, could be the pain meds I don't know, but I sure enjoyed looking at the rest of their home. But like I said if they love it then it's all good.

DM - I agree on all accounts! I personally would have chosen a much different light fixture, but when you look at photos from the rest of Becke and Lee's house this one really is perfect (and shows off their style to a T).

I love this medalion, but the light fixture leaves a lot to be desired, though in a different room/setting, it could be pretty awesome too. But then if the home owner likes it, that's all that matters. After all individuality is what makes each our homes unique to us.

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