I don’t know a whole lot about debt ceilings, but I can tell you with some authority that the treatment of a ceiling is imperative to the overall design integrity of any space.
Bamboo Ceiling
Recently working with a limited budget for a large master bedroom suite, I knew the ceiling could become the jewel in the crown, as well as the place we’d get the most bang for our buck. The large main room had a high tray ceiling with a a thick soffit running around its perimeter, as well as a basic crown molding. The smaller sitting room’s ceiling was much lower. The entire space was beige. My dream treatment, painting the soffit with an Indian, gold–leaf motif would blow the budget. And, so..without delay or standoff, frenzied legislative maneuvering or an intervention by President Obama, the Designer and Client voted and reached a quick, unanimous decision. BE BOLD WITH COLOR USING SIMPLE PAINT! And just like that, we raised the ceiling to a whole new level. (Benjamin Moore Mulberry, semi gloss; Soffit: Rosewood, Matte; Moulding: Vapor, semi gloss; Walls: Cotswald)
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But, let’s face it. Nature’s Ceiling Trumps All! Can you see the little birdy in the sky?
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Fire Island Sunset
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by Laura Mannes
Laura Mannes - Hi Dennis. Ceilings and design in unison…beautiful idea. In the Ottoman palaces of Istanbul amazing carpets were designed which reflect ceiling designs…or visa versa.
I think you’re onto something great here.
Dennis Dodds - Hi Laura…another thought-provoking post. Remember how Robert Adam designed carpets to reflect his ornate ceiling designs? An excellent example is in the main drawing room at Saltram House where the carpet was made by Thomas Whitty’s workshop, circa 1770-1780. Wouldn’t it be interesting to see some recent projects where the design of the ceiling and the carpet work together as a whole?
Mitchell John - mitchell john • of course the ceiling in an environment is imperative to the overall. Done correctly, a ceiling becomes the arms that hug the room. Otherwise it’s just popcorn that no one wants to eat.
Steve Selos - Steve Selos • As a plaster relief artist, I totally agree Laura. The ceiling is widely regarded as the fifth wall & becomes the architectural element that “anchors” the atmosphere or styling of
the room.
I also believe that we as ceiling designers, need to continuously expose the versatility of decorative ceiling treatments.
Peter - Great insight!