We are remodeling a 100 yr old farmhouse. The previous owners dropped the downstairs ceilings from 9 1/2 ft ceilings to 8 ft. We have raised the kitchen ceiling back to its original height. The kitchen is located in the back of the house, which is where we will be entering the home. You walk through the kitchen (toward the front of the house) into a small family room. This room has 8 ft ceilings and will have to remain 8 ft. Mainly because my husband informed the contractors that he wanted recessed lighting in that room and they have already fixed the ceiling to accommodate him. Lol :) You then walk through the small family room, to the front living room. The 2 rooms are divided by a pocket door (which will be opened most of the time). There are also 2 bedrooms just off of the front living room. One of the two bedrooms is the master bedroom. These ceilings have been lowered to 8ft but I'm really wanting to have them raised to there original height. My question is, would it look too odd to have all ceilings, on the first floor, raised to 9 1/2 ft with the exception of the family room having ceiling height of 8 ft? The family room is pretty much located in the center of the first floor. What's your thoughts? TIA!!