Yes, you sang that in your head didn’t you? Of course you did because who can resist a bit of Lionel Richie? No one, that’s who. Anyway, this weekend we made a little more progress on the guest bedroom/office remodel by removing that horrible swirly patterned plaster ceiling.
It’s not pretty, mind you, but it feels like an accomplishment to me.
The good news is – you see those batons on the ceiling? The ceiling we just ripped down was attached to those batons – so we basically had a secondary ceiling on top of the first (this is a recurring theme in this houseΒ – alas we didn’t gain much ceiling height in this one). It was pretty easy to remove in large chunks. And when we go to replace it, we’ll simply nail drywall sheets to those same batons and plaster over it. Oh and yes, the ceiling appears to be slightly bowed – but we’ll ensure it’s straight when we start that process. There’s no damage or anything from what we saw in the loft – it’s probably been like that for years – so it should be fine.
Now the batons are full of nails which will need to be (mostly) removed so we’re not done with this stage really. But it feels good to know that our blank canvas is starting to take shape!
Of course, I didn’t want to leave you with a couple pictures of really ugly ceilings because what fun is that? No fun at all. So I thought I’d share some really pretty ceilings out there.
I admit, I’m a sucker for an interesting ceiling – especially those covered in ornate plasterwork because – hello – I’m a princess and I want to live in a castle. Okay, not really. But it IS fun to pretend you live in a beautiful loft apartment in Paris, right?
So do you want to dream with me?
Ahhh, that’s better.
I do intend to use an ornate ceiling rose with the light fixture I chose – but I’m toying with the idea of painting the ceiling as well. I mean, I can’t live in a Β fabulous Paris loft apartment but I can still enjoy some of the benefits of having high(ish) ceilings in here, right?
What would you do with a blank ceiling?
Pretty ceiling image credits: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8
Oh so so gorgeous! And I loved those brass chairs in the one photo
Me too! They are AH.MAY.ZING. xxxx
Good luck! Love all of the ceiling in these rooms!
Thank you Elizabeth! I know, they are just jaw-dropping! xxx
Serious ceiling eye candy + envy. I really like the structure of the mouldings in the 6th picture. It's very like (our best friend) Christine Dovey's bedroom ceiling. Oh god, that woman makes me want to cry. <br /><br />You guys are progressing so fast through this renovation! Can't wait to see the next stages :) xx A
Totally our BFF, that Christine lol She is rather ridiculously amazing, I know.<br /><br />It feels like we are progressing through TREACLE but it's nice to think you reckon this is quick. Ha! I can't wait too – I need an office dammit ;) xxx
i would leave a witty remark, a clever lionel ritchie reference, an irreverent urbandictionary nugget, but frankly, i am in a dreamy trance…floating skyward…on these ceilings. yum. bravo to you rehab addicts as you create more lovely! and peace to you as you elevate this room.
Hahaha! Yes, they are dreamy indeed! Thank you darling! xxx
I would paint stripes on it. Probably in monochrome. Or just leave it like that; very rustic :p xxx