Diy Simple Coffered Ceiling

If you d like to add dimension and character to a plain room nothing beats the traditional look of a coffered ceiling with its grid of bold beams.

Diy simple coffered ceiling.

We created a simple frame system using 2x4s to crisscross the ceiling. But i thought this simple diy coffered ceiling design makeover would add even more style. If you want to continue rustic theme in décor try a coffered ceiling with natural wooden parts choose barn wood or weathered wood. Surface mount ceiling tiles are easy to install.

We partnered with woodgrain using their finished elegance line for this project just like we did with the diy wainscoting we shared a couple of weeks ago. Her design was a coffered looking ceiling with hidden access panels that were completely removable. Coffered ceilings photo gallery. Constructing coffers on your own may seem daunting but we ll show you how even the average diyer can create this hallmark old house feature.

Choose bold coffered ceilings to make a statement for example a black and white one. Check out our types of ceiling designs here. And it adds a ton of character and style to a space. Of course the coffered ceiling looks much nicer with the new chandelier updating light fixtures was one of the ways we updated this space.

Weathered wood and white will be a great combo for a scandinavian or a shabby chic space. See all ceiling photos here. The grid for this system is much easier that the drop ceiling grid and the tiles attach directly to the grid. For flat ceilings coffered is a way to really make them stand out.

The dining room trim work was already nice. Below is our photo gallery featuring many coffered ceilings. Faux coffered drop ceilings were born. Building the diy hidden access coffered ceiling frame.

So while this diy coffered ceiling isn t quite a beginner project it is doable if you have about medium diying skills. Here s a look at the before photo. This is another project that can be done by one person and in most cases the tiles that go into place can be easily cut to size using scissors.