3 Vaulted ceilings

A double-height zone open to the roof is a great option for creating space and drama – and it doesn’t have to cost much more than opting for a conventional ceiling. The key extras are likely to be high-quality insulation and mechanised rooflights, plus a little more complexity in plastering and decorating. Build It readers Jackie and Richard Cochrane added this vaulted extension, designed by Hyve Architects (www.hyvearch.co.uk), with zones defined by the bulkhead where the ceiling height changes and a step down to garden level.