Look Up! Benefits of Coffered Ceilings

Nothing beats the look of a coffered ceiling, with its grid of bold, crisscrossing beams! But often times people build or renovate a home and somehow overlook the ceiling. The fact is, the ceiling design is an essential part of a home's interior and a decorative touch that should never be ignored.

Benefits of Coffered Ceilings:

• Enhance the Appearance of Your Room

Coffered ceilings definitely add a touch of class and elegance to virtually any room. Together with some embellishments, the makeover completely transforms a plain room into one that is visually appealing. Such ceilings work in kitchens, living rooms, family rooms, hallways, bedrooms, home offices, and certainly add a decorative significance to the space. 

• Create the Illusion of Space

Coffered ceilings create an illusion of space. To further enhance this feeling of spaciousness to the room, paint the recessed panels of the ceiling a different color than the beams.

• Minimize Excess Sound

Acoustics is another element that can be enhanced through coffered ceilings. They absorb echoes and excess sound. While the effects vary depending on the size of the room, coffered ceilings can help in home theaters, conference rooms, and other areas where noise and sound are critical.

• Increase Light Distribution

Lighting can really benefit from coffered ceilings, the design allows you to discreetly place various lighting within the grid design so that the light evenly illuminates the entire room and shows off the coffered ceiling to its maximum effect.

• Protect Against Deformation

Coffered ceilings of wood protect the upper part of the premises from deformation—the process of shrinkage/or settling that occurs when building a new home.

• Boost Property Value

The value that you have in your home is the single most important reason why you own instead of rent a home. Coffered ceilings create an ambiance that is highly appealing and adds value to your property.

So the next time you're designing a room or building a new home, don't forget to look up!