Browse Forums Building A New House 1 May 23, 2011 7:44 am Has anyone recently built with 2400 ceilings only? And if so, do they look ok? Would love to see some photos or be referred to a thread ... - BJ - ' Less is more and none is perfect ' My thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=41828 Re: 2400 Ceilings 2May 23, 2011 8:16 am yep, ME! photos on my thread below..think it is about page 65 ish? we moved in 7 weeks ago. we did do alto 2 step coving (cornice) though. That makes all the difference I recon and made the halls 1.2 wide. it feels a lot bigger than it actually is everyone comments how spacious it feels, but I recon it is cos of the trick of the cornice!! our kids bedrooms are 3 x 3, and again...they dont feel it. feel quite large just my 5 cents. good luck Re: 2400 Ceilings 4May 23, 2011 9:02 am Thanks Kiwi Had a look at your pics, much appreciated! - BJ - ' Less is more and none is perfect ' My thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=41828 Re: 2400 Ceilings 5May 23, 2011 9:49 am As stated on this forum many times, I am a fan of higher ceilings and ours are 2700. However Eve's comment seems silly - many many houses are built with 2400 ceilings. Around here, I would say the majority of houses have NOT upgraded to higher ceilings. Although I would always prefer higher myself, especially in a hot climate, - 2400 will look and feel perfectly normal Re: 2400 Ceilings 6May 23, 2011 9:52 am Thank you Helyn, I really appreciate your comments - BJ - ' Less is more and none is perfect ' My thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=41828 Re: 2400 Ceilings 7May 23, 2011 9:57 am Why are my comments silly? It's an opinion based on OP's question on what people think of 2400 ceilings. Having lived in such a place, my view is that it's horrible having lights half a meter above your head (assuming their recessed down lights). Most builders now provide minimum 2590 at least to ground floor. Re: 2400 Ceilings 8May 23, 2011 10:11 am I think calling a normal house thing a submarine was unneccesary Just to clarify, when I said "around here" I meant around my local area, not around the forum. Cannot speak for other states but my builder in SA only offerrred 2700 or 2400 - nothing in between. Many houses around here by both my own builder and other builders are 2400 ceilings. Am in a large country town, land sizes relatively large, and so most houses here are single story. Re: 2400 Ceilings 9May 23, 2011 1:42 pm If you can afford the upgrade I would at least go half way to 2550. Much more spacious. Also depends where you are building. Where we are we had trouble fitting into the required building envelope so had to get dispensations due to the extra wall height. Re: 2400 Ceilings 11May 23, 2011 2:03 pm the standard in Perth appears to be 28c (2.4m) Most houses i've been in have that height. The one we are building has it in the bedrooms and study. We've upgraded to 31c in the living areas (2.7m). So no I can't see a problem with them, and wouldn't notice if you did have them. Re: 2400 Ceilings 12May 23, 2011 3:06 pm Helyn Although I would always prefer higher myself, especially in a hot climate, - 2400 will look and feel perfectly normal +1. We have 2700, but I've lived in 2400. There are a few tricks to making the area feel spacious with colours etc. Funnily enough, I wish we'd lowered the ceiling in a couple of rooms to make it a bit cosier... namely the lounge and I wish we'd done a drop ceiling in the kitchen to define it within the open plan area. I leave you to fend for yourself, figure things out yourself. Terrence Malick Re: 2400 Ceilings 14May 23, 2011 3:23 pm Our rental had 2400 and I don't see the big drama with them to be honest. Yes I agree that higher ceilings are the way to go if you want and can afford it, but if you can't, then 2400 is fine. It's standard around here. We raised the ceiling in our living areas and master bed, but the back hallway and kids rooms are 2400 and they honestly don't feel like they are closing in when I walk in to them, they feel just right. 2400 Ceilings 15May 23, 2011 3:41 pm We opted for the 2.7m as we live the spacious feeling. It was cheaper to have the higher ceilings than to get the cornices to make it appear bigger. If it's a money thing .. Get the 2.4m ceilings and do what a PP said and arrange things in rooms to make the space more open. I don't notice the height of people's ceiling to be honest. Re: 2400 Ceilings 16May 24, 2011 9:24 pm Thanks everyone for your input ( I think ). I'll let you know how this little submarine works out Belinda (whose head may just get caught in a fan) - BJ - ' Less is more and none is perfect ' My thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=41828 Re: 2400 Ceilings 18May 24, 2011 10:53 pm Thankyou, that is so nice to hear! Very much appreciate the positive feedback. Really looking forward to our new home and now know where to perhaps do things differently next time. - BJ - ' Less is more and none is perfect ' My thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=41828 Re: 2400 Ceilings 20May 25, 2011 9:33 am Are'nt the majority of homes in Australia 2400 ceilings? I've never lived in anything else. I have seen a display home with 2700 ceilings and it was beautiful and spacious, but not worth the extra $8000 to get it. I'm 5ft 11" and do not feel like I need to duck under fans. Beechwood Homes Muscle Creek, Hunter Valley Paid Deposit Oct '10 Colour selec/Contract 17 Aug '11 28 days start- 12 Sept Bricks start 12 Jan Walk-through 12 April Thanks mate. Yeah good points! Leaning towards Option 3 to get a bit extra space in the cabinets but not going too crazy high (and expensive). Would require a mini… 13 30585 I was quoting framing timber sizes from Australian Standard AS1684.4 Table A13 for 2700mm wall heights Tile Roof, single storey. 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