Help with window height with 9ft ceilings
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Show me your kitchens with 9ft ceilings
Comments (69)Just got back to read what's been happening. What gorgeous kitchens! A couple would aaalmost convert me to the furniture look, even though I've always (since childhood probably) loved a built-in look for a kitchen. Which is an awfully important point newbies to their designs probably don't consider right out when it needs to be -- do they really love boxes bolted to the wall (my usual description but wholly inappropriate to some of the works of art here) or built in? Five, your design sounds luscious. I can't wait to see pictures. We dropped the ceiling in a single little hall (budget build), but its contribution is so real (and maintenance-free :) that if I had it to do over there would have been more. Regarding dust-catcher tops, having a shadow line up there can be another simple but significant aesthetic contribution. If we'd done that, I was going to mount a vertical "back" to it, painting it a deeper color if necessary to hide it, so I only had to run a vac hose over the front few inches....See MoreHelp! 9FT Walls with transom windows.
Comments (11)Oh, I prefer the more original, more open design. I don't see any advantage to having a hallway that shrinks the great room. It's nice to see family members from the public areas (kitchen, great room, etc.) when they come and go! I wouldn't remove the foyer-side door to the bathroom -- or try to keep its door locked -- which would force everyone in the public areas to go into the more private, bedroom area to use it. I don't have any opinion on transoms, but when I replaced my condo windows, I incorporated some awning windows (instead of all casements) which are great because you can leave them open for ventilation even in sloppy weather. One of my windows looks like the three-lite window in your first picture except that it's flipped over: a full-width awning window is on the bottom and the two casements are above. -- amateur...See MoreWhat ceiling height to use 9ft or 10 ft.
Comments (16)I much prefer 10 foot ceilings as long as everything is proportional. I agree there is more drama with the higher ceiling and kitchen cabinetry that goes all the way up looks great with lighted glass fronts. It really is a matter of personal taste. Some prefer it lower and say it’s more cozy. To me it feels more claustrophobic. Honestly though, my home feels super cozy with our 10 foot ceilings. Lighting, color scheme, and decor are what really contribute to having a warm and inviting space. It’s hard to make this kind of decision for someone else. If, when you’re in homes with the higher ceilings, you really like the look and feel, then that’s what I’d go for. Our first floor is 10 foot and we did 9 feet on the second floor. I could kick myself for that one. We should have done 10 on both floors. There is a VERY noticeable difference when going upstairs moving from 10 feet to 9 feet. Our upstairs landing feels like a hobbit space in comparison. IMO, if one has a two story home, both floors should have the same ceiling heights....just looks and flows much better that way....See More8 ft vs 9 ft basement ceiling height
Comments (6)100% agree if you plan to use it as living space, go with 9'. It's surprising how much that extra foot adds to the overall feeling of a space. I deliberately chose 8 for my cellar, but that's because I never plan to use it as living space. I love having the laundry room and all mechanicals/HVAC so easily accessible in a cellar - and cellars are expected in a home in my area of NY. So yes I wanted a cellar, but the cost to bump mine up to 9 wasn't worth it, to me. YMMV. :)...See Moredazureus
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