Recessed ceiling design ideas for an elegant home

A recessed ceiling, sometimes called a tray ceiling, is when the middle portion of the ceiling area sits at a higher horizontal level than the surrounding border surface. This contrast in ceiling height is usually anywhere between 6 to 14 inches in difference and is an attention catching way to draw the eye upward. Particularly for apartments where structural changes are difficult, a recessed false ceiling is a good way to create interest and the illusion of a larger space. A core advantage of this kind of ceiling, recessed downlight lends even the most modest of rooms an airy well-lit ambiance. Clever lighting, smart tiles, paint and wallpaper can all be used in false ceiling design to give unique three-dimensional impact and charm to your home. 

Recessed Ceiling: The Basics
 

• Appropriate Height for a Recessed Ceiling Design

  Most buildings have a standard ceiling height of 8.5 to 10 feet, so that a 6 inch recess is often the ideal height when planning recessed ceiling design ideas. Furthermore, with a lower ceiling height, you might prefer a drop-down border that is only 2 inches wide or less to avoid overpowering or crowding your room. Keep your utility needs like recessed ceiling lights, pendant lights, ceiling fans or AC ducts in mind when designing your space, to avoid issues with clearance or light glare.

• Recessed Ceiling Design Options - Lighting, Paint, and More

  Ceiling light design ideas are one of the most popular ways to draw attention to recessed ceiling design. Other ways include using colour to accent the various levels. Accent, cove, and recessed ceiling lights are beautifully suited here as they are all hidden above the drop-down border and provide a uniform ambient glow to your room. That said, pendant lighting or a single attractive chandelier can look wonderfully glamorous! To give the impression of depth, the ceiling inside the tray, or recessed area, can be painted a colour or shade darker than the walls and ceiling borders. Often painted white or soft cream, crown moulding and trim can decorate a recessed false ceiling for an old world feel.

• Costs of Installing a Recessed Ceiling

  You will need to do proper research within your city to estimate the total cost of installing a recessed ceiling. A number of factors, including the type of false ceiling material, the drop of the false ceiling from the original ceiling – the lower the false ceiling is, the higher the cost – and the intricacy of your recessed ceiling design will affect the final price greatly. Prices for professional installation can vary widely from city to city as labour costs, as well as the cost of raw materials, differ greatly. Material prices are also wide ranging so that while a gypsum recessed ceiling might cost upward of ₹84/sq. ft. wood laminate might range from ₹775/sq. ft. upward.

Recessed Ceiling Design Ideas