Term of the Week: Coffered Ceilings

There are many types of decorative ceilings out there, but these lend a sense of warmth and elegance. They are usually geometric in design - a 'fancy grid' more or less on your ceiling, and are typically the design work of a detailed architect.

They can be made of solid timbers, glued together wood planks (glulam), or finished wood on the exterior, with hidden supports in the middle.