Ceiling designs vary greatly in height and shape.
A home element as seemingly simple as a ceiling takes great architect, design, and skill. Over the years, many different ceiling designs have evolved and contributed to the distinctive appearances in the American home.
Conventional
This is the most traditional and simple ceiling design available. They are typically flat panels raised to a height of around 8 feet. They are easily built and versatile.
Suspended
These are just different versions of conventional ceilings with an industrial appearance. They consist of unfastened ceiling panels laid into a metal grid and suspended from an existing ceiling or floor above it. Suspended ceilings have the advantage of being able to hide mechanical fixtures or older ceilings and are most commonly used in basements.
Cathedral
Cathedral ceilings are high ceilings that attach to the roof trusses and rise all the way to the top of the house. They give a spacious and open feel to a room. They are visually appealing, but may cause heating and cooling to become expensive due to the large volume of air in the home.
Shed
These ceilings are similar to cathedral ceilings because the ceiling line slopes up at one end but the rise angle is not as steep. They are usually built with an attic above them for insulation and ventilation.
Vaulted
Vaulted ceilings arch upwards from the walls to create a spacious feel.
Tray
Tray ceilings have a flat center with sides sloping in from the walls to resemble an upside down tray.
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