If youre looking for depth and drama, coffered ceilings fit the bill.
The word coffered means indentation.
Hence, coffered ceilings refer to a ceiling with decorative indentations embedded into the surface.
Blakely Interior Design
Curious about how they look?
Check out these 28 coffered ceiling ideas for your inspiration.
Rustic Ceiling
Rustic wooden beams warm up the ceiling of this farmhouse-style kitchen.
Becca Interiors
Thin long beams create a rectangular pattern, which lay over diagonal slats at the base of the ceiling.
The result is a boxy look that feels instantly cozy and intimate.
Glossy Ceiling
On the flip side, you might go modern with a glossy ceiling.
Becca Interiors
This square-patterned coffered ceiling is finished with shiny ivory paint to match with the light and bright kitchen.
Recessed lightsare fitted into each square to ensure sufficient task lighting.
Plus, the beams feature a slight indentation for extra depth and texture.
Blakely Interior Design
It matches the bookcases, which are similarly indented into the walls for cohesion.
The coffered ceiling is finished with crown molding and textured beams to complement the traditional-style space.
Since the walls feature rectangular sections, the coffered ceiling also features a rectangular pattern to match.
Britt Design Studio
Cohesive Ceiling
Clean lines and textured paneling proliferate this living room.
So, a rectangular-patterned coffered ceiling is introduced to keep in theme.
The ceiling features widely-spread beams for an open look and is finished withcrown moldingfor extra elegance.
Britt Design Studio
Wooden Ceiling
Diamond and pentagon shapes make for a unique first impression in this entryway.
Geometric patterns adorn the windows to complement the coffered ceiling design.
The ceiling design also acts as a way to separate the kitchen from the rest of the living space.
Britt Design Studio
Note that the dining chairs and windows feature geometric designs to riff off the ceiling.
Flat white panels span the base of the ceiling, while simple white beams jut out over them.
The result is a minimalist yet visually interesting look that doesn’t feel overly embellished.
Britt Design Studio
It creates depth and the illusion of height, while still feeling crisp like the rest of the kitchen.
There’s no crown molding or beam design as a way to minimize visual clutter.
This provides more visual interest.
Britt Design Studio
Cabin-Style Ceiling
Wooden beams set against a white ceiling instantly create drama.
The beams are spaced out asymmetrically to allow for more white space and prevent the wood from feeling stuffy.
Traditional Ceiling
A classic coffered ceiling helps separate the dining room in thistraditional-meets-modern space.
Charbonneau Interiors
The projected portions feature indented designs.
Note that the pattern matches the wainscoting and door frame below.
Breezy Ceiling
Erin Williamson Design
This California-cool kitchen stands out for its airy, sandy palette.
Charbonneau Interiors
This gives the room depth while still making it feel spacious and breezy.
The rectangular sections each contain recessed lightingadding to the chandelier and lamp lightingto ensure a fully bright room.
The ceiling is also outlined with crown molding for a cohesive look.
Charbonneau Interiors
So, the indentations are less deep.
This less dramatic design allows the pattern of the walls and curtains to stand out.
However, it still provides style by matching with the wainscoting below.
Charbonneau Interiors
So, to add some interest, the coffered ceiling has a deep design with indented beams.
The indentations extend down to the fireplace, which is framed by panels as well.
Long beams extend over the panels in the opposite direction to create the coffered effect.
Charbonneau Interiors
The beams end squarely at the wall to frame the bedroom.
Small Sections
House 9 Interiors
Geometricdoor designsinspire the rectangular grid on this coffered ceiling.
Airy Ceiling
Bringing the outdoors in, this space features a half-glass, half-paneled ceiling.
D Burns Interiors
Rectangular sections of white-washed wood jut out between rectangular skylights to create a light, breezy look.
This section of the ceiling is slightly angled to separate it from the kitchen, too.
The deep brown provides a satisfying contrast against the lighter tones of the walls, counter, and hood.
Erin Williamson Design
Plus, dramatic pendants are able to drip from the rectangular sections.
Expansive Ceiling
JLA Designs
Thisopen-concept spaceembraces its expansiveness with a vast, open coffered ceiling.
The indentations are spaced apart generously to allow for breathing room.
Forbes + Masters
Plus, a thicker beam slices across the ceiling to separate the dining and living areas.
Colorful Ceiling
Coffered ceilings are a great opportunity to play with color and shapes.
Here, for example, the fifth wall features various blob-like shapes.
Forbes + Masters
The wood detailing offers a cabin-like feelideal to warm up the otherwise snowy climate.
Color-Blocked Ceiling
LeeAnn Baker Interiors LTD
Rectangular sections of varying sizes offer spaciousness in this living area.
The coffered ceiling is surrounded by crown molding, with matching indented beams set in white.
Gray Space Interior Design
The Home Consultant Inc.
House 9 Interiors
House 9 Interiors
Jessica Nelson Design
Jessica Nelson Design
JK Interior Living
JLA Designs
JLA Designs
Kendall Wilkinson Design
LeeAnn Baker Interiors LTD
