Suspended Ceiling: Also known as drop or dropped ceilings, this type hangs below the existing ceiling from a metal grid, concealing electrical and plumbing lines while improving insulation.
Tray Ceiling: Features a multi-level design resembling a square or rectangular tray, creating a three-dimensional effect by adding steps or levels. Ideal for rooms with a ceiling height of at least 8 feet.
Vaulted Ceiling: Raises the height of a room, giving the appearance of a larger space, commonly used in living rooms and dining rooms. Includes cathedral ceilings with a steep inverted V-shape and domed vaulted ceilings with a central arch.
Beam Ceiling: Exposes broad, attractive wood beams in the interior of a space, typically covered with finished drywall between the beams. Adds a rustic or contemporary style to a home.
Shed Ceiling: Also known as single-slope ceilings, starts high on one wall and slopes down toward the opposite wall, ending at a lower point to create a single-slope effect.
Coved Ceiling: Made using curved molding or framing known as coves, extends up from the top of the wall to form a concave ceiling with curved edges. Commonly found in theatres, churches, and formal areas of a home.
Coffered Ceiling: Features a grid of inverted panels separated by molding, offering a classic luxurious look. Often found in libraries, hotels, and high-end homes, but installation can be costly.