Ceilings

Types of Ceilings

Vaulted Ceiling

Vaulted ceilings are any raised ceilings. It's an umbrella term for raised roofs – cathedral and shed ceilings fall into this class. All things considered, flat, tall ceilings aren't regularly referred to as vaulted, however can be.

ADVANTAGES OF VAULTED CEILINGS

Creates a Feeling of More Space
Increased Light
Characterful

DISADVANTAGES OF VAULTED CEILINGS

Cost
Difficult to Install in Existing Build
Maintenance and Repair Considerations
Energy Inefficient

Cathedral Ceiling

Cathedral ceilings are symmetrical design. Each side is comparable length and meets in the middle making an apex. It's an exemplary look and normally looks breathtaking. The disadvantage is it prevents having a second floor… however many homes lift the living area ceiling like this and restrict the second floor to different areas of the home.

ADVANTAGES OF CATHEDRAL CEILINGS

Increased Spaciousness
More Natural Light

DISADVANTAGES OF CATHEDRAL CEILINGS

Energy Inefficiency
Construction Costs
More Difficult to Clean
Difficult to Keep Room Heated

Coffered Ceiling

The coffered ceiling is an elegant ceiling option which takes crown molding and a beamed ceiling combo to a new level. It’s a series of beams in a geographical pattern (usually square or rectangle) with crown molding added to create a pleasing-to-the-eye ceiling effect. It adds visual interest and depth to the ceiling.

The coffered ceiling is a chic ceiling choice which takes crown molding and a beamed roof combo to another level. It's a progression of pillars in a topographical pattern (typically square or square shape) with crown molding added to make a pleasing to-the-eye ceiling impact. It adds visual interest and profundity to the ceiling.

ADVANTAGES OF COFFERED CEILING

Creates the Illusion of a Higher Ceiling
Absorbs Sound
Can Increase Your Home's Resale Value By a Significant Amount

DISADVANTAGES OF COFFERED CEILING

Price
May Require Extra Support to Prevent the Ceiling From Collapsing
Run the Risk of Making a Low Ceiling Look Lower

Tray Ceiling

The tray ceiling is appropriately named in light of the fact that it resembles the highest point of a tray. It creates depth; at the end of the day it makes your roof look taller while simultaneously outlines a room. It's extraordinary for open concept since it makes designated spaces inside an enormous open concept living space.

ADVANTAGES OF A TRAY CEILING

Make a Dramatic Focal Point
Looks Good in Several House Styles
Ceiling Will Look Higher, Which Creates More Visual Space
Home Value May Increase
Can Help Separate Different Areas of a Large Room
Recessed Lighting Can Add a Soft Glow to the Room

DISADVANTAGES OF A TRAY CEILING

May Make a Space Feel Confined
Require Specific Ceiling Heights
May Need to Apply For a Building Permit
Difficult to Paint and Clean
Might Affect the Type of Cabinets You Can Install

Shed Ceiling

A kind of vaulted roof, the shed ceiling is a ceiling that points up or descends from low to high but has only a single leg. They can be steep or subtle. The above example is a subtle shed ceiling. The high part of the ceiling is raised adequately to add a column of upper windows which adds a great deal of light to the room.

ADVANTAGES OF A SHED CEILING

Simple
Cost-Effective
Effective Water Shedding
Contemporary Home Look
Versatile Roofing Material Options
Lots of Natural Sunlight

DISADVANTAGES OF A SHED CEILING

Susceptibility to High Winds
Lower Interior Ceiling Heights
Less Versatility in Style
Potential Drainage Issues
Little or No Attic Space

Cove Ceiling

Cove ceilings come in many designs. The idea is that the ceiling raises in a progressive way whether straight lines, inverted steps or curves.

ADVANTAGES OF COVE CEILINGS

Add Some Style to a Room
Can Achieve Both Traditional and Modern Look
Elegant and Comfortable Feel
Can Make a Ceiling Appear Higher
Add Value to Your Property

DISADVANTAGES OF COVE CEILINGS

Difficult to Create
Cost
Tough to Determine How to Properly Paint

Beamed Ceiling

A beamed ceiling is unified with exposed beams. There can be numerous or scarcely any beams. They can be coordinated in a regular level roof or into a vaulted ceiling. It's an extremely alluring look that adds visual interest to a ceiling; truth be told it's so attractive, artificial beams are popular which adds the beam effect to ceilings without installing real wooden beams.

ADVANTAGES OF A BEAMED CEILING

Great for Extremely High Ceilings
Can Enhance the Ceiling
Can Add Value to Your Home

DISADVANTAGES OF A BEAMED CEILING

Can Make a Room Feel Less Intimate
Less Insulation
Very Expensive

Barrel Vault Ceiling

The barrel vault ceiling is a ceiling that has a vertical curve the whole length of the room like a barrel cut down the middle.

ADVANTAGES OF A BARREL VAULT CEILING

Ensure an Optimal Spread of Light

DISADVANTAGES OF A BARREL VAULT CEILING

It Exerts Thrust The Same Way the Arch Does

Dome Ceiling

The dome ceiling is a circular roof that ascents up like an arch. The dome can cover a whole room or be an inserted dome.

ADVANTAGES OF A DOME CEILING

Long-Lasting
Versatility in Building Materials
Open Floor Plan
Energy-Efficient
Low Maintenance
Not as Expensive

DISADVANTAGES OF A DOME CEILING

Might be Challenging to Comply With Regional Building Regulations
Expenses of Product and Labor Will Increase
Resale Worth of Your House Might Be Impacted

Groin Vault Ceiling

Maybe the most sensational and breathtaking ceiling design is the groin vault ceiling which is a progression of partial domes and curves making a raised ceiling.

ADVANTAGES OF GROIN VAULT CEILING

Aesthetics

DISADVANTAGES OF GROIN VAULT CEILING

Expensive
Difficult to Construct Neatly

Tall Ceilings

Technically, tall ceilings aren't a kind of ceiling. It's an umbrella term for a ceiling that is better than expected in height, or should I say over the normal ceiling height of 8′ to 10′.

ADVANTAGES OF TALL CEILINGS

Aesthetically Pleasing
Makes It More Spacious
Brings In More Natural Light
Increases Property Value

DISADVANTAGES OF TALL CEILINGS

Maintenance and Cleaning
Echo and Noise
Maintaining the Right Temperature
Price

Regular Ceilings

We cap this sort of ceiling article and gallery with a regular ceiling, which is the most well-known. An ordinary roof is 8 to 10 feet in height and flat. Nowadays, it's normal to incorporate recessed lighting, which is incredible for lighting the room and adds a pleasant design component.

ADVANTAGES OF REGULAR CEILINGS

Can Create a Sense of Calm and Coziness

DISADVANTAGES OF REGULAR CEILINGS

Depending on Size, It Could Make Your Room Feel Cramped

Textured Ceilings

Ceiling textures, also regularly known as 'popcorn ceilings' are styles of drywall finishes, not the same as the broadly known smooth ceilings. Ceilings that are textured conceal flaws and are generally simpler and less expensive to make (they normally require two layers of paint, rather than three), and deaden noise.

Pros

Hide Imperfections
Easier and Cheaper to Make
Deaden Noise

Cons

More Difficult to Clean and Repair Than Smooth Ceilings
Don’t Reflect as Much Light Into the Room
Not Ideal for Bathrooms and Kitchens

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Orange Peel

Knockdown

Stippled

Swirl

Lace

Spray Sand

Popcorn

Stomp

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