I've never seen anything like that (outside of the Guggemheim). It kinda looks like the inside of a nautalus shell.

Is this your home?

No it's not my home. It is going on the market and I would like to know the correct description of the unusual ceiling. It not only curves in and out, it's rolled back with lighting inside. And in most of the rooms.

It's verging on 'organic' - might be a deal breaker for some - not everyone appreciates such lovely arty ceilings ... Might be better to not draw attention to it and let the view 'discover it ' themselves ?!

I love it (but then I'm weird); It reminds me of a type of design in the 1970s in the UK which was radical and somewhat pre-teletubbyish... people will love it or hate it - call it the Marmite House

The rollbacks are curved lighting soffits.

kthompso11, might you locate the architect for info?

The home owner/builder was the architect. I would love to find him. This design is in most rooms. Some people called it a "Cob" house. And I think your right - people will either love them or hate them. My hope is that someone out there is just waiting for this style and if I advertise it correctly they will come to the house.

Cc the listing to Captain Steubing. It's very unique and wonderful; is that a grandfather clock built into the wall?

I'm thinking that strange brick fireplace would look good here.

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/monster-of-a-fireplaceive-never-seen-anything-like-it-dsvw-vd~323878

calling all art lovers. we've discovered a salvador dali inspired masterpiece ?

it's a better headline than the overused 'not your average cookie cutter home' !
you really might consider contacting a local contemporary art dlr for a loan of a few striking originals for an open house party/art sale. it can be be successful for seller and art dlr when the price point of the home warrants the effort. good luck.

Cob Moderne...hmmm..It will attract buyers or salad orders.... Is the house green,as well? ( And are you in the US or over the pond?)

I'm sorry everyone that I haven't been back to answer in a simple order. I'll try to answer all right now. Yes, that is a grandfather clock built into the wall. What a combination - modern ceiling and grandfather clock.. I did look at the fireplace. I would take that down. Gosh, I love all of these comments - Salvador Dali hmmm. I have contacted an artist and am trying to organize a showing. The house is in Northern California near the ocean. It is a large house, around 10,000 sq ft. Someone mentioned cob because the corners are rolled rather than squared which could apply.

Heh,heh, just re-read that: I'm so good - think i just sold your house to myself!!

Let's move tomorrow! I want to be Tinky Winkie!

I have a hallway in my entry with two walls and I would like to remove one of them to give the feeling of an open floor plan or arch one of them?. But what should I do with the other one--one lead into the living rm and the other wall lead into the dining rm

You should post a dilemma, rosegray! We'll be there!

post a dilemma?

Go to YOUR HOUZZ, then under Your Profile Completion you will see Post a design dilemma. Good luck!

ASV, I'll tend to the rabbits.

Come with us, Barnhart! Eh-oh!

FYI i'll need a bedroom!

cob is a house built of mud and straw...probably not a good idea to call attention to that.