Your home deserves to look great from top to bottom, and one often overlooked design element is the ceiling. Here are four residential ceiling types to consider for different rooms of the home.
1. Suspended Ceiling
A suspended or drop ceiling is a feature commonly found in commercial or office spaces, but it can also serve a purpose in a residential setting. Drop ceilings are great in homes where you have critical utilities like electrical and plumbing features that go to the upper floor. Drop ceilings hide these unsightly features that we need to have in the home but wish we didn’t. If there is an issue or you need to install a new light fixture, a drop ceiling means you don’t need to tear up the floor or ceiling to upgrade.
Residential ceiling tiles for drop ceilings come in many forms, and there are stylish choices in terms of patterns, colors, and materials. Acoustic ceilings are generally installed in a drop ceiling setup, and an acoustic ceiling can work well in many rooms of the home. Here in Nashville, many folks have at-home recording studios that need great sound. Acoustic ceilings are the perfect way to ensure you’ve got great recording quality and don’t disturb people in other rooms of the home.
2. Exposed Ceiling
An exposed ceiling is one of those design trends that may shock people who aren’t watching home renovation shows or reading home and garden magazines. Once considered a major turn-off to potential home buyers, the exposed ceiling has found a new purpose: style. An exposed ceiling is exactly what it sounds like. Rather than cover the beams of the ceiling above or hide the HVAC and electric, exposed ceilings embrace that industrial feel. Many homeowners will paint their exposed ceilings in interesting colors to draw attention. An exposed ceiling is a great choice in kitchens or even as a bold choice for a living room ceiling.
3. Conventional Ceiling
Of all the residential ceiling types, it’s no surprise that the conventional ceiling is the most common. This option is the most affordable and the most neutral, meaning you can focus on interior design all around the room without having your ceilings draw the eye. Whether you’re on a budget or just don’t care for the other types of ceilings we’ve reviewed today, going the traditional route is a smart investment for the future. Adding a pop of color to your ceiling with a simple can of paint can be a great way to turn a pretty run-of-the-mill room into a conversation piece.
4. Acoustic Ceiling Tiles
What kinds of ceilings are in new homes? While drop ceilings are where we typically see acoustic ceilings installed, it’s not the only way to have these miraculous panels in your home. Acoustic tiles are being used to help people who work from home have a quiet and productive space to get work done. Since more and more of America’s workforce is remote or has the option to work from home, it’s no wonder that offices and bedrooms equipped with acoustic ceilings are popping up on the market. And as we’ve mentioned, it’s important to note that acoustic ceilings aren’t just what you see in a boring beige office. There are acoustic ceiling and panel options that look and sound great and can be used throughout the home to enhance the look and feel of your space.
Revitalize Your Ceiling
Looking to change things up with your home and install a new acoustic ceiling in your space? Give the experts at Ozburn-Hessey a call today for a consultation and estimate on your unique project.
