My condo has aprox 10.5 ft ceiling height with 1.5 ft beams. I have been thinking should I fully conceal the beams in my bedroom with plaster ceiling which will make my ceiling only 9 ft high. Contractor suggest to make use of the beams to create ceiling light through, but I don't really like too much light through in bedrooms.

Any suggestions?

BTW I am 6'1 ft tall.

This post has been edited by kgoh13: Jul 11 2016, 01:07 PM

Lower ceiling will save electricity if u have aircon....

But will give a sense of claustrophobic condition

Hi TS

Have you heard about Industrial genre of a interior design.
You can save the money of installing plaster ceiling by following "Industrial" style.

http://renotalk-live.s3.amazonaws.com/foru...5_448_26128.jpg
or try google "industrial living room ceiling designs"

Fengshui-wise, please bear in mind that one doesn't recommend to sit or sleep under the beams, one can get health problem or frequent headaches.

9ft still not bad

Generally 9 ft is ok.
But I suggest you go feel it elsewhere to see whether you are comfortable with 9 ft ceiling or not, look for those area with ceiling fan. (Maybe you can go scout your friend's house )

9 feet caused claustrophobic ? is this a joke?

TS, generally 9" is acceptable

but u dont have to cover flat the whole ceiling

u still can use recess, twice, or use L-box

so many ways to beautify it