Thanks for your comments! This custom ceiling was designed with the terrific crew at Palm City Millwork, Inc., in Palm City, FL.

would a ceiling like this help with sound issues?

The surface is wood and paint, so it tends to reflect sound, not absorb it. The profile of the design varied but it is low, so it'll only breaks it up a bit. A textured wall covering on the walls or ceiling is an option -- something natural and with body, like a grass cloth.

Thank you that's helpful- although my sound problem comes from the condo one floor above (instead of my own) and so I wondered what type of ceiling might dampen their sounds.

You'll find a variety of soundproofing options online. Search with key words like "acoustic tiles for ceiling."