Whether you’re thinking about re-doing your home or looking to get into the still surging housing market, it’s important to know your stuff when it comes to residential housing. There’s a lot to know when it comes to the modern home, especially when it comes to getting proper value out of a property.

Understanding the different types of ceilings will play a big part in this. Not all residential home ceilings are created equal, and finding or creating a home with the best ceilings will help to elevate your overall home experience. 

Want to be a smart homeowner and be in control of your own fate? Read on and we’ll walk you through the main types of residential ceilings. 

Conventional Ceilings

As the name would indicate, the most common type of ceiling found in a home is the conventional ceiling. This is a ceiling often made of drywall finish and overall lower-cost materials.

The installation of this kind of ceiling is somewhat simple, and their presentation is simple as well: plain and flat, usually about eight to nine feet above the ground.

Unless you’re looking at a very specific type of property, you’ll find conventional ceilings in most rooms of most properties. Upgrading these conventional ceilings can help to increase your property value (and your own experience), but there are many options of which direction to go.

Vaulted Ceilings 

Vaulted ceilings, sometimes referred to as cathedral ceilings, can make a big impression in large living or dining rooms. This is a kind of ceiling that takes on an inverted V shape, much like the ceiling of the titular Cathedral would.

These are high ceilings that can add a feeling of grandness and space to a room. The high point of the room is the tip of the V, which space sloping down on either side. 

These ceilings are truly unique, majestic, and memorable. However, the installation process might not be easy in every home, or even in every room. There are a number of challenges a homeowner must face in upgrading to a vaulted ceiling. 

The vaulted ceiling won’t be for everyone. For example, if you’re looking to install Brutal tiles, a suspended ceiling might be the better fit. You can read more information here. 

Suspended Ceiling

In a way, the opposite of the above, a suspended ceiling is when a drop ceiling hangs lower than the existing ceiling that is already in place. This type of ceiling is more often used in retail spaces or commercial spaces, though it can be used to great effect in a home as well. 

Suspended ceilings give designers a great deal of flexibility, as they can be used to hide a wide variety of electronic or mechanical fixtures. 

They can make certain areas outside of the suspended area feel grander in comparison, and those under feel more intimate.

Understanding Types of Ceilings

If you’re looking to instill some design intent into your home, reworking the ceilings might be the right place to start. The above types of ceilings are worth considering as you move forward with your renovation plans.

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