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MEMORABLE CEILING-- OPINIONS?

Oznell — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:13:21 GMT

It's in a 1920's English Tudor in Indianapolis. Isn't the wood ceiling magnificent? I love it in all its glory, but perhaps some might find it almost too "omnipresent"? It's always going to be the most dominant part of the room. But, love, love, love!

Designer Tiffany Skilling had a lot to work with in this house, and I'm glad she kept what looks to be an original polychrome treatment up there on the living room ceiling.

Were I the homeowner, I'd have to be on my back frequently, looking up and sighing...

I don't think it would be at all oppressive or overwhelming to live with, since you can see in this shot that the ceilings are quite high...

By contrast, the dining area, just off the kitchen, has its ornate ceiling painted....

What do you think of that decision? Here, I could go either way, I think-- painted or left natural.

It's like an extension of the charming blue and white kitchen. Love those vintage pendant lights.

Indianapolis is a treasure trove of 19th and early twentieth century houses, like Buffalo is a trove of those, and of Art Deco. Cleveland too. Hope the local preservationists are active!

In this shot of a little sitting room near the front, you can see how the Gothic arch doorways are carried through the house, starting right at the front door...

And this Gothic door even has a stained glass detail!

Speaking of doors, look at this carved one going into the laundry room--

Even this one leading into what I think is the master bath, has that graceful arch...

Tiffany Skilling even won a coveted design award for this bathroom....

I'd love to post the whole house! If you like Tudors like I do, it could be worth a more complete look, at Tiffany Skilling's online site. It's in her portfolio under "Fair Oaks English Tudor".

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drizzellla — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:36:11 GMT

I like decorative ceilings. The wood ceiling is magnificent BUT I find it "too much" for the room.

The ceiling should be higher and less furniture in the room.

Separately the ceiling and the room are delightful to look at. But they are too much together. You need more breathing room in my opinion.

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wagirl — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:49:34 GMT

All are beautiful for the time periods in the photos-----I like all the archways and decorative mouldings and doors and built- ins. I would do a few "fancy" add ons if I were to remodel house----but not alot. I like a more modern house with just a few pops of interesting architecture. the colors are very nice too.

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DREAMON — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:15:43 GMT

I like all of the rooms but the ornate ceilings take away from the rooms beauty because your eye goes straight to the ceiling and stays there. It gives the rooms a claustrophobic feel IMO.

I love beams but that's as far as I would go.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:00:33 GMT

@Oznell I admire your patience in posting all these pix with commentary.

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skatting44 — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:09:13 GMT

Would love a get away weekend at this home. Love the kitchen & dining room , along with the Green tile master bath

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Oznell — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:31:08 GMT

Love getting the diverse opinions on ceiling here! It will be interesting to see whether team "keep it" or team "paint it over" prevails....

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DSD2 — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:40:04 GMT

Oznell, the decor and furnishings are beautiful! Understated elegance.

I love the blue in the kitchen and the tile that coordinates with the chairs,the arch doorways. To be honest, I would just live in the laundry room!

I love the white painted ceiling!! The wood ceiling is lovely; it's not my taste but I can see the appeal.

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kindred cats — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:30:18 GMT

I dislike the first ceiling....way too heavy an appearance for the lovely room. Not a good feeling to me.

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Still Raining — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:46:24 GMT

Not a fan. Too much of a good thing.

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Desert Lily — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:30:46 GMT

@Oznell I love this house, ceilings and all! I love the light fixtures, furniture, use of blue and white, wood, cabinets, the ceilings, ... beautiful

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KathyM23 — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:14:44 GMT

No to the ceilings and the chandaliers. Love the furnishings and the green brick. Nix to the bathroom. Love the kitchen/dining room. My brother in law's home is Tudor but it is not to my taste.

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Oznell — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:11:29 GMT

Hey, @Desert Lily , looks so far like you and I are the only ones who embrace both ceilings, among other things, wholeheartedly! Nice to be in your company.

Shows how I don't know the "home forum" regulars as much as I think I do-- I thought there might be more people who would be partial to that well-preserved, original, polychrome living room ceiling, and the way that it interacts with the rest of the room.

Interesting, as always!

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Somertime — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:27:43 GMT

@Oznell I think the first ceiling is beautiful. I could not bear to paint it. The carved wood is so lovely but the drawing/designs in between the panels are lovely. It would kill me to hide that craftsmanship. I hate the chandelier and would never have installed it. It takes away from the ceiling. I'm sure there is more than enough light in the room which would cast a soft light toward the ceiling for a romantic look.

So I guess I am like you being in the minority.

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twinsister — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:26:55 GMT

I don't like the first ceiling, too dark for me. I do love the painted over ceiling and blue kitchen! Thanks for sharing these pictures.

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Sunshine Kate — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:34:28 GMT

I like everything about this home. For me, I think I would get tired of the wooden ceiling over time.

The rest of the home is beautiful.

Enjoyed looking at these photos.

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ECBG — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:41:23 GMT

@Oznell

Not at all! I am finally here and love both ceilings. The grand parents that lived next door had several painted tin ceilings! One bedroom even had a partly tin ceiling when the others didn't A rock house from the 1930's, the closets were tiny!

I am not fond of tertiary color kitchens. My mother had one in the beautiful home my dad built in 1960. The kitchen was aqua. I hated melamine dishes, especially wen you tried to cut on it!

Tertiary colors for those not used to color.

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Enufstuff — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 01:02:47 GMT

@Oznell I have always loved English Tudor style and that ceiling is just gorgeous. The decor of that room is a little too eclectic for me. I like the blue upholstery, but those green nesting tables clash.

I always prefer natural wood not painted, but the white painted

ceiling is pretty.

Beautiful house and I love that carved door and arched doorways.

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alliswell — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 01:13:42 GMT

@Oznell Your "Memorable Ceilings" reminded me of this photo of the Cloisters of Gloucester Cathedral - the earliest surviving fan vaults, having been designed between 1351 and 1377, by Thomas de Canterbury.

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River Song — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 11:43:47 GMT

Love, love, love the blue kitchen. That shade of blue is so cheerful. And that tiled bathroom, to die for. I wonder what the acoustics are in that bathroom if you like to sing in the shower, lol. The ornate ceiling, meh, can take or leave it. It's a bit oppressive. Much prefer the white painted ornate ceiling.