Ceiling design for interior designers

By Esther Maganga

Beam ceiling A beam ceiling is one where the supporting joists can be seen as opposed to having the ceiling covered.

Types of beam ceiling

² Exposed beams – used to create more rustic look ² Box beams – visible beam covered with drywall ² Faux beams – more decorative than load bearing ² Overhanging beam ² Continuous beam ² cantilever beam ² Fixed beam also know as encastre beam

Suspended ceiling Types of suspended ceiling ² Exposed or lay-in grid ² Concealed grid ² Semi-concealed grid

² Cell frame ²

Metal strip

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Open cell ceiling

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Bespoke metal ceiling

² Concealed grid for metal Wooden ceiling

clip-in tiles

Tiles used ² Mineral fibre ceiling tile Metal strip

² Metal ceiling tile ² Soft fibre ceiling tile ² Linear strip ceiling Open cell ceiling

Suspended ceiling Pros ² excellent insulator ² Easy installation ² conserve heat ² Void gap between soffit and ceiling can be insulated ² Sound proofing – absorb or reflect ² Fire restraint ² Hides pipes, ducts and electrical wiring

Cons ² Tiles yellow over time ² Tiles regularly need replacing ² Reduce the overall ceiling height

Concealed grid for metal ceiling with Luminous effect

Luminous ceiling ² Ceiling that emits lights from its entire surface through the use of fluorescent light above translucent glass or plastics

² Provides the best solution both aesthetically and functionally for the illumination of a space

² Can be design to fit any budget

Cove ceiling ² Gracefully curved arch that unites the ceiling and the upper walls and corners

² Often found in Tudors Pros

² Offers design flexibility ² Matches almost any décor Cons Design types

² Requires lots of drywalls (which can be expensive)

No reveal

Bottom reveal

Coffered ceiling ² Contains sunken panels, often squares or rectangles

Pros

² Creates a ceiling focal point ² Add a sense of height to a room Cons

² Custom installation is required ² Expensive installation cost

Plank (Panel) ceiling ² Planks or panel are precisely cut, installed side-by-side and then stained or sealed to adorn flat or vaulted ceilings

² Semi-concealed and concealed edges

² Traditional but also work in contemporary home

² Provide elegant feel

Tray ceiling ² Ceiling has a recessed midsection that’s higher than the perimeter

² Style has clean and simple finish with extra layer of crown molding

Pros

² Gives a spacious feel with the extra few feet of height

² Contemporary with a custom look Cons

² Installation cost can be costly

Acoustical ceiling ² Ceilings are typically covered with muted, light-coloured square tiles, mainly to absorb noise

² Often found in specialized media e.g home theatre, gym or music room Pros:

² Excellent noise reduction ² Consumers can choose from multiple designs

Cons

Cathedral ceiling ² Ceilings with tall, steeply pitched angles that meet symmetrically at an overhead crease

² Often found in Tudor but also contemporary

Pros:

² Offer dramatic airy feel ² Give additional openness & greater opportunity for daylighting

Cons:

² Not suitable for rooms with another floor above ² Can also be noisy

Tin ceiling Pros:

² Adds a hip quotient to room ² May styles and finishes are available for consumers

Cons:

² Require very high ceiling (at least 10 ft) ² Can seem claustrophobic

References Online

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http://www.ais-interiors.org.uk/assets/Uploads/AIS-Site-Guide-for-Suspended-Ceilings.pdf

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http://www.archwaysandceilings.com/blog/coved-ceiling-designs

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http://www.homedit.com/how-to-update-your-interior-with-modern-coved-ceilings/

Images

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http://pdf.archiexpo.com/pdf/glas-marte-gmbh/gm-kub-luminous-ceilings-made-glass/64219-66547.html

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http://www.environmentalinteriors.com/Projects.aspx

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http://www.americantinceilings.com/snaplock.html

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http://www.wondermanhandyman.com/beforeAndAfterParent.htm

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http://www.surfacingsolution.com/