Abstract: An overhead console for a vehicle is provided. The overhead console includes a substrate formed of a substantially clear material configured to provide a conduit for light. The substrate has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The overhead console also includes a first film layer coupled to the first surface of the substrate. The first film layer has a first portion simulating a first component of the overhead console and a second portion simulating a second component of the overhead console. The overhead console further includes a second film layer coupled to the second surface of the substrate. The second film layer is configured to cooperate with the first film layer to affect the appearance of at least one of the first component and the second component.

Abstract: An overhead system for a vehicle includes a substantially transparent panel covering a portion of a roof area of the vehicle, and a pair of elongated members coupled to the transparent panel or the structural portion of the vehicle, where the elongated members are configured to receive a carriage that moves along a length of the pair of elongated members and holds one or more articles for use by occupants of the vehicle.