Sunday News (Zimbabwe)

Roofifing your home

- AmandaA N Ncube

TRADITIONA­LLY, roofing meant asbestos. Nowadays, ceiling is the way to go and when most people think about ceiling for their homes, the thing that comes to the mind is white or neutral and flat. Regardless of all the steps that people have taken in designing and decorating their homes, roofing seems to be something that people tend to turn a blind eye on.

A great ceiling complement­s the rest of the room, lifts its visual appeal and offers it a fresh new perspectiv­e that is aesthetic. Whether it is in the living room or the dining area, the kitchen or the bedroom, can give a room a unique, inimitable and individual character that also leaves a permanent impression in the minds of those who step in.

One of the advantages of using a ceiling is that they vary for each room, which means each room can have a different elegant look. There are important aspects to take into considerat­ion when you want to select a perfect ceiling for your home such as the available space; the surroundin­g walls and the overall theme of your home; there are countless patterns and colours to choose from. From tray ceiling to beam ceiling, cove ceiling to the highly popular drop ceiling, these beautiful ceiling inspiratio­ns give a room that exclusive and exceptiona­l feel that you are after.

Modern ceilings can do a whole lot more than just provide a plain white roof. They provide a sleek, stylish modern alternativ­e and offer a classic look which may be perfectly complement­ed by accessorie­s such as lamps and chandelier­s. An innovative roof design can do wonders to any existing room when combined with proper lighting technique.

A custom-designed ceiling can offer a unique and dazzling appeal since it can modify the visual impression a particular room makes. While the usage of a church roof can give your interiors a more spacious feel, a drop roof design can offer a more compact and contempora­ry twist that is in line with the modern design trends.

A coffered ceiling (a pattern of hollows in the overhead surface of an interior) can make your room spacious. It creates a sense of height and it makes your spaces feel airy at the same time giving it a different charm that so many home owners dream about.

The impression of a more spacious interior with a modern outlook can be created using the Tray Ceiling and while it works best for homes with higher ceiling, it does bring in a fresh perspectiv­e. — Additional informatio­n Online.

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