Coffered Ceilings

Coffered ceilings add in an incredible amount of lavishness to any room. Whether you are considering coffered ceilings in your dining room or even a living room, if you have high ceilings or even a two-story room, you may want to consider designing your room to include these magnificent ceilings to really give yourself and your guest’s reason to look up. By paying attention to the architecture in a room you are not only adding to the value of the home, but you are making your home into a showpiece.

Coffered ceilings are the newest trend to be added to new homes, even though the look itself was added to castles and mansions for centuries. People are more interested in adding this look of class and sophistication to their home, because although it can be expensive to add, the look is priceless.

Coffered ceilings come from the French term for box. This boxed look on ceilings made from beams brings a dramatic beauty to any room, but yet they also have a function as well. In fact, rooms with coffered ceilings have the addition of sound natural which means that even if the room has a high ceiling you do not have the echo you may have without the beams being put into a coffered design. They also add an illusion to your space, making it appear higher. Instead of using dark beams which would cramp your room even more, by painting the beams you are making your ceilings seem higher and more elaborately made.

The coffered ceiling designs are plentiful. They can be plain or just the initial lattice design, but they can also be enhanced with embellishments to make them really stand out. You can use molding around the coffered ceilings, as well as different types of trim and even various types of beams. You can paint it, varnish it, and make it glossy or rustic. No matter what type of home you have, you can add these types of ceilings to suit your taste. By adding different lighting options you can really highlight the ceiling and make a room feel cozy and elegant at the same time.

If you are interested in having your own coffered ceilings you are best suited to call a professional. Although you can try to put it up yourself, it should really only be done by someone who has the architectural design to know exactly how they should look. Then you can also choose between the numerous designs, and although you will pay a bit more, you will have a ceiling that lasts a lifetime.