Bud Dietrich, AIA One note of caution: The larger a room is in area (plan) the lower a standard 8' ceiling will feel. If you can't raise the ceiling try to vary the heights to keep the room from being uncomfortable.

dar76 Thank you both. I've been trying to plot out the soffit-ing myself and had 2 AC guys here but both weren't terribly helpful with suggestions. I believe the joists run in the wrong direction to be able to run the ductwork there, so that leaves me with boxing it in creatively to avoid the ugly factor. :P

Good point made about the space size being enlarged and the ceiling feeling lower. 7 feet would likely feel like a hobbit room.

krryslogin Should floors compliment the doors or the cabinets.

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