Loft ceiling help -- possibly beadboard?

8 years ago

I'm renovating a small 1972 ski condo. The upper floor is a loft (open on one half to the room below, bunk room on the other half). The tallest part of the ceiling on the upper floor (bunk room and loft area) is only 7 ft tall. And heavily textured (the photo below says it all).

So, I'm hoping for help -- what would you do to these ceilings? I've considered beadboard (which way would I orient the boards to maximize the sense of space?), board and batten, drywall cover, and having the ceilings scraped. What would you do???

I plan to paint everything bright white to brighten the place.

Other renovations include built in dressers and bunks, new floors...etc. But that's for another post. :)

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miss lindsey (She/Her)
8 years ago
What a fun project!!

I think beadboard or board and batten would both look great. I would run the boards up toward the peak, myself, to add the illusion of height to the low ceiling.
er612
8 years ago
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I wouldn't add anything to an already low ceiling. Just scrape and smooth what's there. If you want beadboard, consider using it around the beds like this...
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
8 years ago
Scrape and make smooth no addition of another layer in an already low ceiling
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Sarah Bernardy Design, LLC
8 years ago
You could take the Frank Lloyd Wright approach when it comes to lower ceilings. Rather than adding the beadboard, put an emphasis on the angles and how the walls come together. Do this with posts and beams which could be stained or painted. I think the finishing materials all depends on the lodge look you are trying to achieve; rustic or cottage. Here are a few images concepts to get you started. Best of luck in making your design changes.