Imagine walking into a building with dim lighting, minimal room and low ceilings, and you instantly think of grey, dark and dingy. Now envision yourself walking into a building with high ceilings and abundant light, and you instantly think of the place as grand and luxurious. As humans, we desire large spaces filled with natural light. If you’re dreaming of creating a spacious area with an aesthetic appeal, you might want to consider high ceilings.
So let’s start with the basics.
What is the difference between a ‘standard’ and a ‘high’ ceiling?
In Australia, the standard ceiling height is 2400mm. However, many open-plan living areas have an increased ceiling height, with popular ceiling heights being 2550mm and 2700mm.
What are the benefits of high ceilings?
1. Aesthetically appealing
High ceilings can turn an ordinary room into a stunning piece of architecture. It creates the perception of spaciousness, elegance and grandeur. A high ceiling will have your family, friends, and neighbours saying “WOW”.
2. Natural and abundant lighting
A high ceiling maximises your possible window space and by having larger windows you’ll find an abundance of natural light pouring in. Exposure to sunlight causes our brain to produce serotonin, a hormone that improves our mood, making us feel happy and rested. Now, this is an environment that will help you thrive.
3. Increases property value
Are you considering selling your home and wondering if installing high ceilings will add value? Then the answer is definitely Yes! High ceilings are a great selling point as they often have a “WOW” factor and tend to attract the top dollar. It will likely raise the ceiling on the value of your property #punintended.
So should you install high ceilings?
If you are renovating or building, adding height in selected areas is the perfect way to create a visual illusion of a large home. It will help you spruce up your interior and increase your property’s value.
Let Superb Ceilings elevate your home!
We are your “one-stop-shop” for ceilings. With over 40 years of industry knowledge and experience, we take pride in every aspect of our business and ensure you receive a quality product and service. Talk to us today about installing a high ceiling.
