https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl Ceiling types and description en-us 2023-07-21 17:51:10 UTC 2025-12-04 13:22:58 UTC hello@padlet.com lorie_lewis https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649296380 A type of decorative ceiling that are used to soften the edges of a room and, in some cases, make it appear larger. ]]> 2023-07-21 17:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649296380 lorie_lewis https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649296752 One which features exposed joists and beams.]]> 2023-07-21 17:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649296752 lorie_lewis https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649297350 A cathedral ceiling is defined as a symmetrical ceiling whose two sloping sides meet at a ridge in the middle of the room. The slope of a cathedral ceiling is generally the same as the slope of the roof of the building. 
A vaulted ceiling consists of a self-supporting arch between the walls and roof. It does not necessarily follow the pitch of the roof. Therefore, it can have uneven sides, depending on the style of the vaulted ceiling. While a cathedral ceiling matches the roof pitch, a vaulted ceiling sits below it.]]> 2023-07-21 17:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649297350 lorie_lewis https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649297674 Coffered ceilings are a very classic architectural detail consisting of a series of rectangular, square, or octagonal grids in three-dimension sunken or recessed panels," says Camp. "The word coffer literally means 'indentation. '" Essentially, coffered ceilings have a decorative 3D grid embedded into them.]]> 2023-07-21 18:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649297674 lorie_lewis https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649298000 A cove ceiling is a type of false ceiling where the wall and ceiling curve or slope towards one another. The point where the wall and ceiling meet could be at an angle or it could be a seamless arch. The ceilings are higher with the walls rising or coving up.]]> 2023-07-21 18:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649298000 lorie_lewis https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649298412 A suspended ceiling is the exact same thing as a drop ceiling, also called a dropped ceiling. These terms refer to a type of ceiling paneling that hangs below the main structural ceiling.]]> 2023-07-21 18:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649298412 lorie_lewis https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649298805  A hollow upper half of a sphere. It offers some flexibility in that you can choose whether you'd like it to be soft or half circle. Traditionally, this ceiling is framed up into your attic space.]]> 2023-07-21 18:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649298805 lorie_lewis https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649299189 A shed ceiling in a house is one-half of a vaulted ceiling. The roof only slopes one way. Shed ceilings are often found in attic spaces converted into living spaces.]]> 2023-07-21 18:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649299189 lorie_lewis https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649299487 A tray ceiling, also called an inverted or recessed ceiling, features a center section that is several inches (or several feet) higher than the areas around the perimeter of the room. This design allows for the use of colors painted on the trim that can turn a bland ceiling into a focal point.]]> 2023-07-21 18:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649299487 lorie_lewis https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649300044 A vaulted ceiling consists of a self-supporting arch between the walls and roof. It does not necessarily follow the pitch of the roof. Therefore it can have uneven sides, depending on the style of the vaulted ceiling. While a cathedral ceiling matches the roof pitch, a vaulted ceiling sits below it.]]> 2023-07-21 18:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lorie_lewis/hna6pff85mqa4fgl/wish/2649300044