barrel vault with brick...where do people find these homes?
arrel vaults. A barrel-vault ceiling dates all the way back to Babylonia. While a single vault is a dramatic element for a long hallway, a bathroom or a living room, I love the look of a series of barrel vaults in a kitchen. It reminds me of sitting in my favorite restaurant in Tuscany, complete with
barrel-vaulted ceiling captures and frames a beautiful view. If you place a piece of paper over the top of the picture, you'll see just how much the barrel vault adds to the sense of space and how it can make the landscape a part of the home. Without the barrel vault, it just wouldn't be the same.
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barrel vault is the perfect shape ceiling for a dining room such as this. The ceiling's extra height and dimension adds spaciousness to a room while its shape — an arc that defines an enclosing circle — creates intimacy. It's as if we are outdoors with the vault of heaven above as we gather around to
at the vault, this breakfast room enjoys plenty of sun. It's a great place to view the yard, treetops and sky when having that morning cup of coffee or enjoying the Sunday crossword puzzle.
Open to the kitchen at one end, it also provides a light and bright space for children doing homework while the