Design Tip: Ceiling Treatments

Abstract:

Ceiling treatments can create high perceived value in a home

Byline:

Sue Bady, Senior Editor

Publication Date:

Sun, 2008-11-30 18:00

Ceiling treatments can create high perceived value in a home. Take this dining room: it has a barrel-vaulted ceiling with what appears to be solid wood beams. However, each “beam” is actually made of three 2-by-6s, stacked and covered with drywall and decorated with wood corbels at the bottom. A faux finish completes the effect. Builder David Schenck of Wolfe Homes [1] in Greensboro, N.C., says the ceiling was fairly easy to construct. “You just have to be exacting in your framing and take your time. It looks more expensive than it is.” The 6,950-square-foot showcase home was designed by Carolina Design Group [2] of Cornelius, N.C. The Gilded Lily by Patra in High Point, N.C., handled the interior design.