Opinion on COFFERED CEILING

[SMC23]

Hi,

I have my structural this afternoon and still am undecided on wether or not to add a coffered ceiling in the dining room. I know, most builders usually have this standard, but for my particular model it is an upgrade. Cost would be $1250 and am debating whether or not i should do it?

Is this something that can be done after closing?

Thanks

[gomyone]

Hi,

I have my structural this afternoon and still am undecided on wether or not to add a coffered ceiling in the dining room. I know, most builders usually have this standard, but for my particular model it is an upgrade. Cost would be $1250 and am debating whether or not i should do it?

Is this something that can be done after closing?

Thanks

I don't believe it can be done after closing (at least without a considerable headache). I suspect that's why builder's charge so much for it. Either way, I like the look of coffered ceilings and had one put in for my living/dining room. I think they add a nice finishing touch to the room despite the considerable expense.

[SMC23]

That's one thing that concerns me, does it really make a difference to the look of the room?

My dining room will be adjacent to and open to above living room, so in essence the two rooms will be seperated. I just don't know if it will make the room 'feel' smaller?

The dining room BTW is 13' x 11'

It is the MANCHESTOR MODEL
http://www.countrywidehomes.ca/dispatch.php?what=displayFrameset&communityID=5

[pintobean]

Personally, I'd leave out the coffered ceilings. I can understand that some people think they look nice, but in my opinion, they always give the room an old-fashioned look, and I'm more into the modern-minimalist decor.

On top of that, I can think of a few other things I'd spend $1250 on...but seeing as you're able to afford a home that's nearly $600,000 (and mine is only worth about half that :( ) you probably already have all the upgrades I wish I had and so that point is moot.

Good luck!

[patrob]

That's one thing that concerns me, does it really make a difference to the look of the room?

My dining room will be adjacent to and open to above living room, so in essence the two rooms will be seperated. I just don't know if it will make the room 'feel' smaller?

The dining room BTW is 13' x 11'

It is the MANCHESTOR MODEL
http://www.countrywidehomes.ca/dispatch.php?what=displayFrameset&communityID=5

Personally I would do it, looking at the floorplan, it will look very nice, since it's separate from the living room & usually dining rooms tend to be more elegant & coffered ceilings give you that.

Sure you can do it after closing but you still have to pay someone to do that & deal with all that mess that comes with finishing/painting drywall:rolleyes: I don't think it's worth the hassle, just get it from the builder & enjoy the convenience :)

Take a look at this site, you might just change your mind ;)
http://elitecrownmoldings.com/help.php?section=CofferedCeilings

[SMC23]

Thanks for your opinions y'all. It looks like we're going to pass on this item. The general consensus is that due to the size of the room the coffered ceiling would actually make the room look smaller. Since it is a fairly small room already we do not hinder from making it look as large as possible. Another concern that was brought to my attention was that the window casing will just be a few inches from the bottom of the coffered ceiling. Not sure if we would like this look.

[ruvz]

Have you considered doing a waffled celing?

[patrob]

Have you considered doing a waffled celing?

That also looks great...but I would imagine it's even more expensive to do than a regular coffered ceiling...

I assume you are referring to this type...

http://elitecrownmoldings.com/skin1/images/gallery/beamed_ceilings/mapledown_beam08.jpg

[SMC23]

Have you considered doing a waffled celing?


Definately have. Although how nice they are, IMO they look best in a large room with at least 9ft ceilings or better yet, on open to above spaces or rooms with at least 10ft ceilings. In my room the waffle ceiling would make the room look even smaller than with a coffered ceiling.

Patrob - nice ceiling you got there!

[3weddings]

I'd say yes to the ceiling and have the electrician also wire it so down the road you can add some lit trim. It's a stunning addition to the room (I am looking for photos to show you)

Our other must have is flat ceilings! I hate popcorn ceilings and we will be paying extra to get flat.

Some lit ceiling images!
http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.autorino.com/Farnsw27.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.autorino.com/Farnsworth_Oaks.htm&h=384&w=290&sz=16&hl=en&start=1&sig2=OgPgTJn5Ay32JNjG6MCuig&um=1&tbnid=5JO6aQCqqY_23M:&tbnh=123&tbnw=93&eid=5ltRR5aIOKO0gAKQx7jKDg&prev=

[ruvz]

The waffled ceiling with the rope lighting (and maybe some halogen potlights in each square) look incredible... anybody got a quote on costs or who in the GTA does this kind of work?

[patrob]

Patrob - nice ceiling you got there!

Actually it is not mine :lol: ...it was a nice pic I found. But if I convince my hubby, he could make me some;)

Our other must have is flat ceilings! I hate popcorn ceilings and we will be paying extra to get flat.


Yes to flat ceilings...smooth look much better...we got it from the builder & they look great now, after they had to fix them to make them smoother:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[pintobean]

Hmmm...The waffled ceiling with rope lighting looks like something I'd see in a Banquet Hall at a wedding or something...maybe it's just me, but I'd hate that look in my dining room.

Oh well - to each his own...

[dandiggler]

I was just faced with the same decision and we chose to go crown mouldings in the dining room instaead of the coffered ceilings...they were almost the same price.

I have 9 ft ceilings and i agree it takes away height from the room.

If i had 12 ft ceilings i would go the coffered way.

I guess Ill be neighbours with the OP, I bought in upper thornhill estates also.

[SMC23]

I was just faced with the same decision and we chose to go crown mouldings in the dining room instaead of the coffered ceilings...they were almost the same price.

I have 9 ft ceilings and i agree it takes away height from the room.

If i had 12 ft ceilings i would go the coffered way.

I guess Ill be neighbours with the OP, I bought in upper thornhill estates also.

Great to hear! I believe we made the right decision. Did you by from CountryWide and when is your closing?

Supposedly our builder (CountryWide) is on schedule and my closing date of Aug08 will be met. We'll see. I am in no rush.

[patrob]

I was just faced with the same decision and we chose to go crown mouldings in the dining room instaead of the coffered ceilings...they were almost the same price.

I have 9 ft ceilings and i agree it takes away height from the room.

If i had 12 ft ceilings i would go the coffered way.


Coffered ceiling is usually more expensive than crown mouldings...unless your builder did it & of course they overcharge big time:lol:

I don't think 9 ft. ceiling is too low for coffered ceilings...I have seen them in model homes done together with crown mouldings & they looked just fine...I think it just depends if you like more modern/simple lines or more traditional looking dining room.

No very often will you find homes with 12 foot ceilings unless you have a million dollar mansion:rolleyes: Our ceilings are 10 ft. & the coffered ceilings look perfect with it...it just accentuates the ceiling height plus I will still be putting in plaster crown mouldings to add that extra touch;)