After the tray ceiling, let’s talk about its sister, coffered ceiling. This can become another option to decorate the ceiling of your living room or dining room.
Of course, the coffered ceiling performs functional tasks. The aspect covers roof truss and keeps wiring tidy. Coffered ceiling muffles sound and heat of rooms.
A coffered ceiling brings traditional architectural values in your home. The element has existed for centuries. The term derives from coffer which now refers to a recessed panel in a ceiling.
The earliest examples are stone coffers that are made by ancient Romans and Greeks.
You can mostly find the coffered ceiling in elite public buildings or royal-owned living rooms in the past. But don’t worry. You can still create a coffered ceiling for your modern space.
What is a Coffered Ceiling?
In general, the coffered ceiling refers to recessed or raised ceiling sections by a series of grids. It can produce elegant and classic feels for your living room or dining room. You don’t have to own large living rooms to produce the aspect. Installing a coffered ceiling is doable for small rooms.
In addition, today’s innovation opens for various coffered ceiling designs, from flat-based to recessed or raised coffered ceiling ones. This owes to modern materials, such as pressed metal, timber boards or beams and crown molding. They allow you selecting which coffered ceiling that will best describe what characteristic you wish for the rooms.
Coffered Ceiling Vs Tray Ceiling
We believe the coffered ceiling has been around longer than the tray ceiling. If you haven’t read the previous article, a tray ceiling means a recessed ceiling or an inverted ceiling. Picking up between the two ceiling styles hugely depends on your personal tastes.
Both of them offer impressive and graceful feels for the ceilings of rooms. They, too, come in various styles and materials. We can say the big difference lies in the coffered ceiling reputation that stems from the classic architectural elements.
If you think of a vintage ceiling appearance, we suggest you pick the coffered ceiling one. Bear in mind that the vintage ceiling look doesn’t require for classic living room at first. Thanks to the modern materials that you can create the vintage ceiling look with modern flavors as the extra sub-tone. With that idea, the coffered ceiling can become a focal point for your living or dining rooms.
Coffered Ceiling Kits
Are you keen on DIY projects? With some basic carpentry knowledge and skills, you can save a lot of money by installing a coffered ceiling on your own. You have two options. First, you can purchase coffered ceiling kits that are sold by some manufacturers. The kits contain what tools that you require for some coffered ceiling models. You only need finishing nails and adhesives to get the job done.
The cost for each coffered ceiling kit varies from one store to the other. It also depends on which coffered ceiling model that you choose. The stores use different materials, such as lightweight PVC and High-Density-Urethane (HDU) Foam. We suggest you learn on each of the materials before deciding to purchase.
The second option is purchasing coffered ceiling kits one by one in hardware stores. We believe the second choice trims more budget than the first idea. But you must set aside extra time to explore the tools. Among tools for a simple coffered ceiling include panel adhesive, finishing nails, main beam, brad, main perimeter, and main beam.
Coffered Ceiling Height
In general, a high ceiling room allows for better air circulation as compared to a low ceiling one. For coffered ceiling installation, ensure the height of your living or dining room is between 9 and 12 feet. We don’t recommend you to install the ceiling model if your living or dining room’s height is below 9 feet or above 12 feet.
We suggest you set up 9 feet in height should you choose a flat coffered ceiling model. Consider adding the height number when you pick another coffered ceiling style with a wide gap of main beams.
On the other hand, choosing too high a ceiling will make your living or dining room looking weird. You may consider setting up a high ceiling that exceeds 12 feet for a wider gap of main beams. But we think that may lead to an overly dramatic coffered ceiling appearance instead of an elegant one.
Coffered Ceiling Installation
Planning holds the key for a successful, standard coffered ceiling installation. Make sure you know the width of the ceiling first. After that, map the ceiling section that will be made into a coffered ceiling. Decide how many coffers that you wish to create. Set up the size of each of the coffers. Each of the coffers must have the exact same measure.
As the measurement is completed, here comes to the core task. Attach main base beams from lumber pieces that will support the whole coffered ceiling. Use adhesive and finishing nails to affirm the main beams.
The next step is putting base crossbeams that will create the grid. Also, use adhesive and finishing nails to strengthen them as they adjoin the main base beams. The last one is setting up faux beams. We suggest you frame the faux beams directly to the main beams. You can firstly paint the faux beams with certain colors as you wish.
That highlights the standard coffered ceiling setup for your self-made project.
You can watch this video to learn more about how to build a coffered ceiling:
Coffered Ceiling Cost
The cost of coffered ceiling installation depends on the room size, type of main beam and other decorations that you would like to add. On average, the cost of a coffered ceiling is US$25 per square foot. That the average cost that you’ll have to pay for a professional builder or carpenter.
If you think that’s pricey, mind that coffered ceiling isn’t an easy job for someone who doesn’t have any knowledge about carpentry. The cost will be so worth it if you wish to resell your house later. To trim the cost, consider to include the coffered ceiling into your house production then start negotiating with potential builder or contractor. Who knows that you can get a price discount?
If you prefer to install the coffered ceiling on your own, the cost of it will depend on the qualities of the tools or kits. Read again on the tools that you need to possess in the above points. Choosing the second option requires more time and research but helps to save the budget.
Coffered Ceiling Ideas
The following contains rich examples of the aspect across shapes, materials and extra ornaments. Stick around until the last example.
Faux Coffered Ceiling
This faux coffered ceiling looks light because the style has a very thin width of the faux crossbeams. This adjusts with the white-painted lumber pieces. The coffered ceiling seems soft and neutral. Consider the design when thinking of choosing the coffered ceiling for more casual and non-formal rooms, such as a dining room.
This one looks elegant and affirmative although the faux coffered ceiling looks in white, too. The faux coffered ceiling owes to the deep width of the faux crossbeams for the graceful tone. The style looks proper for the country dining room that seems traditional. The coffered ceiling gives old-fashioned flavor but with modern touches.
Some of you may wish for a casual and plain faux coffered ceiling. This one is among the most familiar faux coffered ceiling that we mostly know of. The design utilizes similar faux crossbeams in the first example. This time around, the coffered ceiling chooses plain drywall instead of lumber pieces.
Add more tastes into your coffered ceiling with boxes in a grid pattern this one. The coffered ceiling picks faux crossbeams with deep width. We notice the crossbeams contain crown molding. While those make the coffered ceiling impressive, the aspect pairs white and grey. The contrasting tone makes the aspect creative.
You can choose a brown faux coffered ceiling to make the aspect looking more natural. As seen here, the faux crossbeams look as if they were real timber planks. The element has a fair width with firm lines on the border. The coffered ceiling can be installed in your living room or dining room.
Wood Coffered Ceiling
With intricate grades on the border, this wood coffered ceiling looks premium. We find the design from an old coffered ceiling in elite residences. Uniquely, the coffered ceiling utilizes the light wood category. The choice makes the aspect classic and fresh at the same time. Traditional and modern tones blend all together in the element.
Another way to bring together vintage and modern flavors. The example picks the traditional wood type that looks shiny and bold. We notice the faux crossbeams have squares on the curves that make the coffered ceiling more interesting. The wood faux crossbeams work with drywall that produces a contrasting and elegant view.
For a total traditional ceiling look, consider applying the example. The wood coffered ceiling chooses the same wood quality for both the main base and the crossbeam. The wood category looks deep and old. The deep brown from the ceiling contrasts with the light tone of the room paint.
You can choose one long wood beam for the coffered ceiling. As the picture reveals, the wood type seems raw. We examine the coffered ceiling uses the same wood category but with different wide depths. The design works with the white base area. The wood faux beams produce rustic feel for the modern dining room.
This one looks very unique as compared to the earlier examples. In the coffered ceiling, wood beams look hidden in between drywall that becomes the outer edges of the coffers. Moreover, the wood beams get painted in black. The whole coffered ceiling thus looks modern as the wood aspect takes the secondary role.
Painted Coffered Ceiling
Contrasting white with deep blue makes the coffered ceiling graceful. The painted coffered ceiling fits well with the faux crossbeams. With the crown molding, the faux crossbeams seem classic and finest. The example encourages us to correspond to the coffered ceiling painting with the room theme that applies modern and classic ones.
You can choose to paint on faux crossbeams of the coffered ceiling. The picture further suggests on painting the faux crossbeams with deep grey that looks graceful. The main base, on the other hand, looks crispy in brown. The color scheme creates a contrasting tone but with neutral colors.
For calm and bright looks, consider pairing white and yellow. To be precise, the example suggests teaming white and soft shade of yellow. The color scheme can become a nice alternative for those of you looking to modify two light and bright colors. The coffered ceiling looks familiar today.
White and soft blue opens for the bright coffered ceiling that will be likened by all ages across gender. As seen here, the color scheme makes the coffered ceiling colorful but at soft grade. The coffered ceiling matches with the room theme color. The coffered ceiling paint ideas fit for the beach living room.
A soft shade of brown and white leads to a calming and peaceful coffered ceiling as the picture reveals. The positive senses work best for the room that firstly chooses soft grey. The coffered ceiling paint emphasizes the modesty of the coffered ceiling design. The dining room places the lamps that produce bright rays.
Coffered Ceiling Lighting
The modern and classic living picks very proper coffered ceiling lighting. The coffered ceiling takes up the chandelier lighting that looks beautiful. The crystal material makes the lighting looking pricey. The material spreads the rays from the lighting throughout the room. The job gets support from the white coffered ceiling.
The lighting modifies the coffered ceiling very well. The coffered ceiling seems modern and plain with drywall and faux crossbeams. This leads to the pendant lighting model that seems innovative in terms of the size and the design. The lighting produces rim rays that are spread by the glass material that covers the lighting.
Some choose to have two different lighting styles on the coffered ceiling. This one, for example, pairs in-built lamps with pendant lighting. The pendant lighting looks extravagant with the crystal-like cover. It produces bright rays that are similar to the in-built lamps. The whole room thus feels light and clear.
Each of the coffers in the coffered ceiling contains one in-built lamp that produces bright rays. The lighting style takes a major role in the example. In addition, the coffered ceiling has one flush mount lamp on the center. The lighting model indicates how much the room wishes to keep it minimal.
Rope lighting or recessed lighting can be found in a coffered ceiling besides in tray ceiling. This room selects the recessed lighting that surrounds all borders of the coffers. The lighting style produces bright rays that make the coffered ceiling attractive in the room. Plus, the coffered ceiling contains small, round in-built lamps.
Coffered Vaulted Ceiling
Coffered vaulted ceiling brings cool twists into the classic architectural element. Thus, the style looks wonderful for the first example. This is because the room draws inspiration from the classic library. The ceiling chooses modern coffered ceiling materials. The coffered ceiling makes the area more spacious and comfortable for family members.
You can choose a rectangular grid pattern for a coffered vaulted ceiling. The style, as seen here, makes the bedroom look wider. In addition, choose a wide gap in between every coffer for making the area roomier. The coffered vaulted ceiling gets painted in white and grey to make the bedroom warm and cozy.
This one provides us another impression. The coffered vaulted ceiling creates smaller vaults as the coffers head to the joints. The coffered vaulted ceiling follows the bedroom shape. The coffered vaulted ceiling produces a slim tone for the bedroom because of the thin faux beams as the borders of each of the coffers.
We see a good mixture of traditional and modern flavors in the coffered vaulted ceiling. The aspect contains the lumber pieces and the faux, traditional crossbeams. The example allocates a wide gap between each of the coffers. This makes the room elevated the room height. This one looks simple that fits with the room style.
This coffered vaulted ceiling seems sophisticated in terms of the design. The style surely enhances the living room value. The coffered vaulted ceiling picks the rustic style that seems obligatory for this classic living room. It later houses the chandelier lighting that again supports the vintage atmosphere.
Coffered Ceiling Dining Room
To create a spacious feel, this dining room chooses a large coffer style for the coffered ceiling. We thus view the coffered ceiling contains some coffers only. The coffered ceiling looks elegant in white as it contains crown molding. The all-white coffered ceiling supports the modern and alluring dining room.
You don’t have to create an extravagant coffered ceiling for your expensive dining room. Take this picture as an example. The dining room opts for a simple and warm coffered ceiling. The element contains brown drywall with white faux crossbeams. The coffered ceiling brings balance to the sophisticated pendant lighting.
Not all coffers have the same shapes. Sometimes you can play with rectangular and square coffers. Take this picture as an example. The dining room chooses rectangular coffer in the center and square coffers that surround the main area. The wood beams make the coffered ceiling rustic that fits for the country dining room.
A modern and innovative dining room deserves a creative coffered ceiling. This dining room has the edgy coffered ceiling style as compared to the other examples. By materials, the coffered ceiling looks modern. To close the style, the dining room chooses the awesome pendant lighting. What a fashionable dining room!
Keep appetites from all family members alive through a bright coffered ceiling. This dining room paints the coffered ceiling with white and yellow. The color scheme creates the dining room a bit enthusiastic. In addition, the dining room hangs the lamps that produce yellow rays and living wildflowers for refreshing the area.
Coffered Ceiling Living Room
Complex and spacious. This living room applies a remarkable coffered ceiling style. The example presents hexagonal and square coffers. The design represents a modern coffered ceiling model that surprisingly works with classic chandelier lighting. The ceiling model complies with the room style with modern and vintage furniture and artsy collectibles.
We salute how simple coffered ceiling sub-element can produce significant impacts. We refer to the soft borders of the drywall. The sub-aspect creates the coffered ceiling impressive. The living room picks the contrasting coffered ceiling concept. The white drywall contrasts with the black faux crossbeams. The faux crossbeams support the rustic room style.
The coffered ceiling looks dramatic given the deep width of the borders. The living room selects the rectangular coffered ceiling that complies with the room layout. The plain, faux crossbeams mix with the lumber pieces in the center. The coffered ceiling seems warm and soft with the coloring.
Given the narrow space, the living room chooses a large rectangular coffer style. The picture shows the coffered ceiling contains only a few coffers. The coffered ceiling adds a modern and classic living room style as it gets painted all in white. The crown molding creates the coffered ceiling elegant and classy.
Make your living room stunning and courageous with a black coffered ceiling like this. The coffered ceiling looks glowing with the faux crossbeam material. The black coffered ceiling corresponds with the black furniture. Attach crown molding on the outer perimeter of the coffered ceiling for a more graceful tone as the room shows.
Coffered Ceiling with Crown Molding
This coffered ceiling uses simple crown molding on the joints. The crown molding colors the coffered ceiling that seems neutral in white and grey. We can tell the crown molding modest one given the layering style. That suffices for making the ceiling classic and comfortable for the whole room.
This one looks more complex as compared to the first one. The crown molding appears in each of the coffer borders. The choice makes the coffered ceiling attractive. The deep width of the faux crossbeams further makes the coffered ceiling dramatic. The whole coffered ceiling creates the room sophisticated and tasteful.
Simple and smooth. This can be another alternative besides the first example. The crown molding differs from the first one with what we call “fair layering style”. We notice the crown molding consists of three grades that appear on the faux crossbeams. The choice turns the coffered ceiling humble and comfortable.
This one is the most dramatic crown molding in this article. That owes to the super-deep width of the faux crossbeams. That makes the crown molding contains plenty of layers that can be seen on the faux crossbeams. The coffered ceiling further contains many coffers that create the aspect attractive.
Besides white crown molding, you can choose brown or wood crown molding. This one chooses the crossbeam material with plenty of layers. The crossbeam material looks deep in brown. This contrasts with the light shade of brown. You can thus view the coffered ceiling modifying with the two shades of brown.
Coffered Ceiling Kitchen
The kitchen chooses such an elegant coffered ceiling. This is thanks to the black wood planks that fulfill the main area of the coffered ceiling. The crown molding makes the coffered ceiling more graceful. We notice the coffered ceiling supports the kitchen furniture and floor that utilizes black woodwork.
You can use two materials for a coffered ceiling. Take this kitchen as an example. This kitchen brings together two different materials. You can observe that the coffered ceiling has the glass-made coffers. The choice creates the kitchen brighter in addition to the color, window and pendant lighting of the kitchen.
This coffered ceiling really enhances the kitchen appearance. The kitchen picks the coffered ceiling very well. We regard the coffered ceiling as a good investment. The coffered ceiling consists of many coffers that feel perfect for this plain kitchen. Moreover, the coffered ceiling contains crown molding that makes the element remarkable.
The coffered ceiling astonishes us with the small ornaments that mostly appear in the joints. The accessories color the coffered ceiling design and, somehow, we find the aspect unique in the classic coffered ceiling. The aspect creates the kitchen brighter with the color scheme that corresponds with the theme color.
The rectangular coffered ceiling looks better for this kitchen shape. The aspect style contains large, vertical coffers that create the area more spacious. The kitchen and the coffered ceiling share the same tone. Some of the coffers have in-built lamps to support the pendant lighting. The two pendant lamps make the coffered ceiling enticing.
Easy Flat Coffered Ceiling
The easy flat coffered ceiling produces a calm and much less dramatic feel. The first example looks soft and casual with the flat coffered ceiling design. It pairs white and beige that makes it a bit colorful. Not only easy but also familiar. The coffered ceiling model still looks attractive with the pendant lighting.
Easy and affordable. This marks another most common coffered ceiling for most of us. The flat style opens for those of you who want to keep the aspect humble. The coffered ceiling chooses an all-white concept. This looks proper for the pendant lighting that steals one’s attention right away.
This one opens for your next DIY project. With drywall and faux crossbeams, you can create an easy flat coffered ceiling like this. The example attracts us with the unique shape that follows the room format. It houses the in-built lamps and the pendant lighting that seems neutral in white.
A flat coffered ceiling can look dramatic. To obtain that feel, choose bold drywall or wood boards as the example shows. The coffered ceiling blends the deep brown main base with the white crossbeam. That suffices for creating the element awesome. This leads the room choosing the simple, flush mount lighting.
Modify your flat coffered ceiling with circular joints like the picture reveals. Ask for home improvement store managers should they sell the coffered ceiling model. The round joints make the aspect cool enough. The coffered ceiling takes up the large fan which sets itself apart from most of the examples.