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CEILINGS

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VAULTED CEILING

Vaulted ceilings are taller than the standard 8-foot ceiling, but they also include some form of an angle. It could be one angle (also known as a shed ceiling). It could be two angles joining together, wither asymmetrically or in the center (when joined in the center it’s also known as a cathedral ceiling).

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CATHEDRAL CEILING

Cathedral ceilings are symmetrical design. Each side is similar length and meets in the center creating an apex. It’s a classic look and typically looks fabulous. The downside is it prevents having a second floor… but many homes elevate the living area ceiling like this and restrict the second floor to other areas of the home.

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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.

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TRAY CEILING

The tray ceiling is aptly named because it looks like the top of a tray. It creates depth; in other words it makes your ceiling look taller while at the same time frames a room. It’s great for open concept because it helps create designated spaces within a large open concept living space. The photo above illustrates this by using the tray ceiling to demarcate kitchen, dining and living room.

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SHED CEILING

A type of vaulted ceiling, the shed ceiling is a ceiling that angles upward or downward from low to high but has only one leg. They can be steep or subtle. The above example is a subtle shed ceiling. The high part of the ceiling is elevated sufficiently to add a row of upper windows which adds a lot of light to the room.

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COVE CEILING

Cove ceilings come in many designs. The concept is that the ceiling elevates in a gradual manner whether straight lines, inverted steps or curves. The above is an example of a cove ceiling that elevates with steep angled straight lines.

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DOME CEILING

The dome ceiling is a spherical ceiling that rises up like a dome. The dome can cap an entire room or be an inserted dome like the image above.

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GROIN VAULT CEILING

Perhaps the most dramatic and spectacular ceiling design is the intricate groin vault ceiling which is a series of partial domes and arches creating an elevated ceiling.

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TALL CEILING

Technically, tall ceilings isn’t a type of ceiling. It’s an umbrella term for a ceiling that is above-average in height, or should I say above the normal ceiling height of 8′ to 10′. However, we include it because it’s a popular ceiling term people search for and so we created a dedicated photo gallery to all kinds of rooms with tall ceilings.

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BARREL VAULT CEILING

The barrel vault ceiling is one that’s an upward arch the entire length of the room like a barrel cut in half.

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STANDARD CEILING

A regular ceiling is 8 to 10 feet in height and flat. These days, it’s common to incorporate recessed lighting, which is great for lighting the room and adds a nice design element.

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