Jeremiah Brent Has A Clever Trick For Hiding The Eyesore Of A Popcorn Ceiling

When it comes to popcorn ceilings, the daunting task of removing them may be too much for some homeowners, and renters likely have to deal with the bumpy texture if landlords don't allow renovations. However, you may not have to simply accept these dated designs if you take a tip out of Jeremiah Brent's book and consider covering your popcorn ceilings with fabric instead. By adding these temporary but very stylish hangings, you are bringing texture and dimension to the room while also providing a renter-friendly way to hide the bubbly finish. While it won't necessarily be a fix all solution, and you have to get a little clever with how you hang the fabric, it definitely offers an option that could make your space more aesthetically pleasing.

While many HGTV stars have shared their tips for removing or updating popcorn ceilings, during season 9, episode 8 of "Queer Eye" on Netflix, Jeremiah Brent noted that using fabric to help cover up popcorn ceilings is a clever way to avoid expensive and extensive renovations. The trend of giving your walls a textured look with fabric wallpaper has been catching back on, and designers as well as consumers seem to like the idea of softening a space with these textiles. Adding them to your ceiling is no different, and could really elevate the whole look.

How you add the fabric to your ceiling is up to you. One TikTokker adds screw hooks to either side of the ceiling, then using fishing line to make "waves" in the material across the span of the surface so you have a draped effect. You can also just hang a longer/larger piece all the way over your ceiling, pinning it in place with pins or tacks. This is less decorative, but as long as you keep the lines clean and trim off any excess, you will still get a stylish effect that helps hide the popcorn texture.

If you want to recreate Brent's design, you can also try installing curtain rods to the edges connecting your ceiling and upper wall, then pull the bolt of fabric across. Use a piece of wood or a pole in the center of your surface to create a place to "tent" the material for more visual interest. Use screws or nails to secure the middle portion and hooks to hold your fabric on either end.

There is also the option make the DIY Boho bed canopy that just needs a few Dollar Tree rugs. This design takes fabric scraps from the Rainbow Chindi Rug and uses each piece to create a tapestry that fans out from a central point in the middle of your ceiling. The numerous strips help to make a thick canopy that will cover a large portion of your surface and add even more texture.