Faux coffered ceiling

Coffered ceilings are a historical architectural trait that has made a comeback in modern decor. These ceilings are distinguished by their raise box-like panels outlined in trim. Although they were an essential element in older homes meant to help distribute weight across larger ceilings, they have become less functional and more decorative in today’s decor. […]

I have a confession to make. I am not a carpenter. Up until a few weeks ago, I had never used a miter saw (or a table saw for that matter) and I had certainly never used any power tools other tha…

Elisha Kelly | Design & DIY on Instagram: "Under or over $1,000?🤔😧 For reference, this room is about 14ft x 14ft! There’s actually so many ways to build a DIY coffered ceiling, but I did my best to design one that was budget friendly and didn’t sacrifice the aesthetic… i’d say it was a success🤩 Comment “coffered” for my material list, step-by-step tutorial, and other FAQ🤍 #diycofferedceilings #cofferedceiling #womenwhodiy #cofferedceilingdesign #burgundyroom #romanticbedroom #trimwork…

Add a stylish touch to your room with a coffered ceiling! With multiple materials like wood, plaster, stone, metal, and fabric, you can create a one-of-a-kind look.

I thought I should give a little run down in one place as to how I completed my coffered ceiling project just in case you want to try this project. Here is how it looked on day one, just fine a smooth ceiling but we wanted a beautiful ceiling. We then decided on our placement and found the ceiling joists and screwed the 2x4's to the studs, then added blocking to the studs , 2 blocks 5 at each connection and randomly along the lengths to attach the MDF boards. I had Home Depot rip down 3…

Careful layout, accurate framing, and preassembled parts simplify a traditional trim detail.

I wanted to give my bedroom a little something extra, so I decided to build a coffered ceiling! This was all fine and dandy but... Adding the coffered ceili…

Low profile coffered ceiling design.

The products in this post were provided by The Home Depot. This post includes affiliate links. All opinions and photography are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support this blog! Have you ever wondered what goes into making the elegant coffered ceilings you see in stately historic homes? In this post I'm spilling all the details for how we installed our very own coffered ceiling, from planning the layout right on down to the finish details. I completed this project in my living…