If you’re thinking about remodeling, especially opening up your floor plan, you may be considering raising your ceiling. Did you know there’s a difference between vaulted ceilings and cathedral ceilings? There is, and one design may be the best for your home. Read on to learn more.
Aren’t all raised ceilings the same?
Before you were thinking about remodeling, you probably didn’t know there was a difference between these two ceiling types, but there is.
Vaulted Ceiling
A vaulted ceiling will work the best if you have a varied roof design with different heights and angles. For example, a living room that opens onto the staircase.
- A vaulted ceiling slopes up on both sides towards the peak.
- It can – but doesn’t have to follow the roof’s pitch.
- It sits below the roofline so that it can have a different pitch.
- Vaulted can have straight or curved lines.
- If you want a custom effect – vaulted could be the right choice.
- Remodeling Consultants are experts at custom designs.
Cathedral Ceiling
If the peak of your roof is the same on both sides – consider a cathedral ceiling that runs parallel to the roof’s pitch.
- A cathedral ceiling has symmetry with two equal sides sloping towards the top.
- The term originated in the middle ages with the construction of churches.
Add Some Drama
Both types of roofs add drama and the feeling of more space. You can take an ordinary room and transform it into a masterpiece. Different ceiling designs go in and out of style, but the designers at Remodeling Consultants can let you know what’s in vogue.
Exposed Beams
For even more drama, consider exposed beams. Beams can be load-bearing or not. Material choices range from wood to steel. Wood adds to a cottage look, while steel is perfect for modern architecture.
Windows
When designing your new ceiling or planning a room addition – also look at your window options. Take advantage of the additional vertical space with floor-to-ceiling windows. Remodeling Consultants can create a design that brings your vision to life.
Rooms
If you have small rooms, raising the ceiling will give you the illusion of more space. Plus, it can modernize your home. And don’t just think vaulted ceilings or cathedral ceilings are only for the main living area. Consider these designs for your master bedroom, home office, or room additions.
Remodeling Consultants Can Raise the Roof!
Change the look of your home and bring the light in with new ceilings. Remodeling Consultants have proudly served Westchester County, NY, along the NY border in CT, including New Canaan, Greenwich, Westport, Wilton, and Stamford for over 55 years.
Contact us today in Westchester or Fairfield County. You can call our New York office at (914) 381-6900 or our Connecticut office at (203) 321-1250.
