Dear design friends,
We are ready to complete the ceiling of our cottage, which cathedral ceiling (see pictures) is nicely insulated and ready for the next step. All interior walls are also pine (running horizontally). We plan to lay the pine vertically (which is somewhat dictated by the fact that the joists are running horizontally) and we are trying to select among a few options. Which would you pick? What design is best to draw the eye upwards and enhance the design?

1. Unbroken expanses of staggered planks, something like the ceiling in http://st.houzz.com/simgs/a9e123d60d2c9aff_8-5176/traditional-living-room.jpg but with the planks running perpendicular to the wall
2. Unbroken 8 foot sections coming down from the peak (nicely ending at the joist), a pine trim to hide the joint, and then 10 foot sections continuing down until the wall starts, and another trim to hide that joint too.
3. Like 2, above, but with 3 lines of trim, say, at 4 feet, 8 feet, and 12 feet. Like this one only sideways: http://st.houzz.com/simgs/ff61b4020f86e923_8-0178/eclectic-bedroom.jpg

In my uploaded pictures, you'll see the ceiling, the large wall with windows that faces the lake and has a sliding door to the deck, and also a highlight of how some of the wall pine meets the loft and railing. We plan to put simple pine around all the windows, by the way. p.s. we are installing a hanging, 3-blade fan from the ridge vent (you'll see an electrical box there).

I welcome your ideas! We start the work next week!