Design a stairwell ceiling based on the height available for use.
Design a ceiling for a stairwell using the measurements on a blueprint of the soon-to-be stairwell or by measuring the existing area. A height measurement is required from the top of a step to the ceiling directly above the measuring point. The normal distance from the floor to a stairwell ceiling is between 7 and 8 feet. A minimum distance of 12 feet is required from the steps to the ceiling to create a three-dimensional design. Keep the height requirement in mind when designing a stairwell ceiling.
Instructions
1. Look through home improvement, home decorating and home construction magazines. Find pictures of stairwell ceilings that are possibilities.
2. Search the Internet for ceiling designs for stairwells. Print off pictures of any designs you like.
3. Look at the blueprint of the stairwell and find the measurements of the stairwell ceiling. If you don't have a blueprint, take measurements of an existing stairwell with a tape measure. Use the dimensions to complete a drawing of the area.
4. Draw out the ceiling design you have chosen to use. Use graph paper to get the dimensions correct. Determine the dimension significance of each square. Use either the blueprint dimensions or the measurements taken of the area. Example: One graph paper square is equivalent to 6 inches. This dimension will work for most stairwells. Another alternative is to make one graph paper square equivalent to 1 foot.
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