Housing Ceilings by Maggie Brockmeyer https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03 en-us 2025-09-30 16:22:45 UTC 2025-10-02 16:59:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Barrel Ceiling maggieann0216 https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3611747309 A barrel ceiling is a ceiling that forms a continuous, smooth, curved arch. This is like a barrel if you were to cut it in half lengthways.


]]> 2025-09-30 16:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3611747309 Beamed Ceiling maggieann0216 https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615666328 Beamed Ciling- is where the structural or decorative beams from the ceiling are visible. The beams can be functional or decorative. They can be made of many materials, like wood, steel, or faux materials.

]]> 2025-10-02 16:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615666328 Cathedral Ceiling maggieann0216 https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615666923 Cathedral ceiling- is a high, symmetrical ceiling where both sides slope upward at the same angle. This usually follows the pitch of the roof.

Key things for cathedral ceilings that set them apart from vaulted ceilings: Always semicircular, meet at the highest point in the house.

]]> 2025-10-02 16:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615666923 Coffed Ceiling maggieann0216 https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615669293 Coffered ceiling- ceiling with a pattern of recessed panels framed by beams or moldings. The word coffer comes from the Old French for box. A ceiling made of small boxes.

]]> 2025-10-02 16:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615669293 Coved Ceiling maggieann0216 https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615670317 Coved ceiling- is a ceiling design where the area between the wall and the ceiling is curved instead of sharp and angular. It is rounded and almost like a quarter-circle.

]]> 2025-10-02 16:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615670317 Dropped Ceiling maggieann0216 https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615671160 Dropped ceiling- is a secondary ceiling installed below the main structural ceiling. It creates a space between the two layers, usually used to hide electrical wires, ductwork, and plumbing.

]]> 2025-10-02 16:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615671160 Domed Ceiling maggieann0216 https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615671521 Domed ceiling- is a ceiling design shaped like the inside of a dome. It is a round form that curves upward from all sides to a central point at the top.

]]> 2025-10-02 16:20:42 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615671521 Shed Ceiling maggieann0216 https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615673094 Shed ceiling- is a ceiling that slopes in one direction only, from one wall to the other. Doesn't meet at the center point of a house.

]]> 2025-10-02 16:21:48 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615673094 Tray Ceiling maggieann0216 https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615674076 Tray ceiling- is a ceiling design where the center portion is higher than the perimeter, creating the look of an inverted tray.

]]> 2025-10-02 16:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615674076 Vaulted Ceiling maggieann0216 https://padlet.com/maggieann0216/32wra79ttd6pni03/wish/3615675728 Vaulted ceiling- is any ceiling that is higher than a standard flat ceiling. It features an arched or sloped shape that rises upward.

A key detail that makes a vaulted ceiling different then a cathedral, is a general term (not as specific as a cathedral), can be symmetrical, but doesn't have to be symmetrical.

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