Your home’s ceilings have a lot to do with the overall impression your home makes on guests or potential buyers. Let’s review a few common types of residential ceilings to see what makes the biggest splash in terms of resale value.
What Sets a Ceiling Apart?
There are a variety of residential ceiling types in homes across the United States and even more across the world. Some architectural trends have come and gone, while others have stuck around for the long term. Flat ceilings are probably the most common type of ceiling in the modern era since they’re an affordable and efficient method of construction that lets builders use less space for more rooms.
Drop ceilings, which are often installed in commercial spaces, have begun to increase in popularity in homes. Residential ceiling tiles installed in drop ceilings are especially common in finished basements where homeowners cannot permanently cover up the home’s wiring and plumbing. This type of ceiling covers the unsightly sprawl of copper and PVC but leaves it easily accessible for repairs and maintenance. As an added bonus, drop ceilings help provide better insulation in a space, which is another reason they’re popular in basements or large spaces that are hard to keep warm or cool.
Vaulted ceilings are another common residential ceiling feature, and these are much better for resale value. These ceilings give the home a much more open, airy feel and are most commonly found in residences with a single level or on the top floor of a multi-story home. When a home’s ceilings are vaulted in a “V” shape, they are referred to as cathedral ceilings. These are usually breathtaking fixtures found in living and dining rooms, and they can be especially attractive to prospective home buyers.
Beam ceilings are another common type of ceiling, especially in contemporary home design. Exposed beams are used to give the home a rustic feeling, which is very popular in modern architecture. Exposed beams are generally wood and pull the focal point of any room upward. In some homes, especially older ones, ceiling beams are necessary for the structure. If you don’t have exposed beams but want the look, it can be recreated with plywood to create that cottage impression without major renovations.
Acoustic Ceilings as a Selling Point
Which type of ceiling is best for a home? Flat ceilings may be the most common type of ceiling in the U.S., but that doesn’t make them the most popular. Since they’re basically the standard option, flat ceilings don’t offer much in terms of resale value, but they are the easiest type of ceiling to upgrade to acoustic ceiling panels. Provided your ceilings are tall enough, it’s fairly easy to add acoustic drop ceiling panels or install acoustic ceiling panels in a vaulted space. Upgrading basement ceilings to acoustic tiles is also an excellent and affordable way to make a private space out of your finished basement.
Acoustic tiles work by absorbing sound, preventing it from being transmitted to other rooms or levels of the home and reducing echo within the space. The acoustical ceiling contractors at Ozburn-Hessey have been working in Music City and the surrounding area for decades. Giving homeowners better peace of mind in their spaces is our specialty, and we’ve turned many types of ceilings into functional and aesthetically pleasing acoustic ceilings. Combining popular ceiling styles like vaulted or beam designs with acoustic panels is possible, and it’s a unique challenge we’ve tackled in homes and businesses around Nashville.
Revitalize Your Ceilings
Increasing your home’s resale value with unique, functional ceilings is possible with the right contractor on your side. Ready to explore your home’s options? Call Ozburn-Hessey today for a consultation and estimate on your acoustic ceiling project.
