Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 10, 2009 12:38 pm Hi all My partner wants dropped ceiling in the kitchen and flowing into the living area (meals, dining, lounge). Our layout is similar to this, except the living area is a lot deeper/longer: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ What do you think of this? Do you think it flows nicelly or does it look too tacky. Also, we've already ordered our steel frame. Will this be a problem? Or is this generally added during the plastering stage? Re: Bulkhead / coffered / dropped ceiling in kitchen and flowing 2May 10, 2009 1:18 pm The photo looks great..different ceiling levels create a lot of interest... easy to do particuarly with a steel frame... they are the Rolls Royce of frames...not sure why more home buyers dont insist on them.. I think the coffers and dropped ceiling looks great Life is an enjoyment, enjoy it Re: Bulkhead / coffered / dropped ceiling in kitchen and flowing 3May 10, 2009 1:24 pm Thanks for that Should we have ordered the bulkheads from the steel frame supplier or is this generally added during the plastering stage? Re: Bulkhead / coffered / dropped ceiling in kitchen and flowing 4May 10, 2009 2:54 pm gettingThere Thanks for that Should we have ordered the bulkheads from the steel frame supplier or is this generally added during the plastering stage? Its generally easier to do after the ceiling has been sheeted. Are you having square set or cornice? Ain't that the truth! We used to have a tile roof and had it replaced with colorbond and suddenly everything throughout the entire house sounds louder! 4 6706 I recently went through a similar renovation and move scenario when updating our family home. We also swapped some rooms around and tackled a major… 2 10051 |