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7 Unique Designs for High Ceiling Homes
In tropical climates like Indonesia, a house with a high ceiling is a very good choice. The large volume in the room allows for good air circulation. Visually, the appearance is also more spacious. Far from the impression of being narrow and cramped.
However, on the other hand, many people do not like houses with high ceilings. The reason is, the volume of space that is too large leaves an empty and hollow impression. Usually, homeowners install hanging decorative lights to beautify the interior of a house with a high ceiling. However, the installation of these lights has not been able to cover up the empty impression.
How to eliminate the empty impression in a house with a high ceiling? Architects have built several high-ceiling house projects. The results are amazing. There is no empty impression in any of their works.
1. Exposed Frame
In general, the roof frame of a house is covered by the ceiling so that its existence is not visible. However, in this house, the roof frame made of wood is left open so that it can be seen clearly. The combination of lines between the roof frame and the house frame presents an attractive impression of line play. Moreover, the roof frame and the building frame have the same color.
2. Large Windows
As a former colonial country of the Dutch Empire, Indonesia has quite a lot of buildings with typical Dutch architecture. One of them is a Dutch-style house that has a high ceiling design. The house created by Boks Architectuur in the picture above, for example, was built with a very strong Dutch architectural style. At the front, window glass is used to replace the role of the wall. The result is quite inviting admiration, very unique and beautiful.
The use of windows as the front wall is worthy of being applied to buildings with high ceilings. In addition to looking beautiful from the outside, these large glass windows make the interior of the house seem integrated with the surrounding environment. You can enjoy the panorama of the garden very clearly from inside the house even though the weather outside is raining.
3. Play of Light
You don't need too many things to eliminate the empty impression in a room with a high ceiling. With the play of light, the empty impression can disappear instantly. You can try applying spotlights in various colors in a room with a high ceiling. The combination of light can also provide a spectacular visual spectacle.
4. Additional Floor
An additional floor can be built in a room with a high ceiling. The area of ??the additional floor can be adjusted to the total area of ??the room. For aesthetic reasons, additional floors should be built with an area of ??no more than half the total area of ??the room. Additional floors can be used for several things. If you need a place to work at home, you can use this space as an office. You can store a bookshelf and a set of tables and chairs.
5. Warm and Fresh
A fireplace can be placed in a family room with a high ceiling. This fireplace can keep the family together even in cold weather.
6. Hanging Lamps
Hanging lamps are commonly used in rooms with high ceilings. However, you must pay attention to the shape, design and installation method of the hanging lamp. Everything must be adjusted to the overall concept of the room. If you want to get a glamorous and luxurious impression, an antique hanging lamp can be an option. The installation method should not be careless, it must be hung in a fairly low position, or approximately two meters from the floor surface. If the interior carries a natural concept, a hanging lamp made of bamboo like the one in the picture above is the right choice.
7. Art Collection
For art collectors who have quite a lot of collections, a room with a high ceiling can be used as a display space. The wide wall area can be used as a place to display photos, paintings or a collection of vinyl records. A shelf can be stored at the bottom. This small shelf can be used as a place to store collectibles such as books, magazines, flower vases or small statues.
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