Can ceilings be too high?

Ceilings can go beyond the industry standard, to 10 and 12 feet high. Higher ceilings, up to 12 feet, are not uncommon, especially in renovated loft apartments and pre-war style architecture (between 1890 and 1940). A new house can also be designed with varying ceiling heights.

Do high ceilings keep house cool?

Cooling a Room with High Ceilings Since warm air rises, it’s harder to keep a room with high ceilings warm; in summer, it’s not as hard to keep it cool. Unfortunately, though, a room with high ceilings will cost more to keep cool than a normal height room, simply because of the additional volume in the room.

How can I cool down my house with high ceilings?

To lower the temperature in a room with high ceilings, install a whole house fan. Whole house fans are mounted in the attic with a shutter placed in the ceiling. When the weather turns cool at night, open the windows and turn on the fan. The shutter opens, and the fan draws in the cool air through the open windows.

Do vaulted ceilings add value?

Vaulted ceilings can add value to your home. Rooms with vaulted ceilings tend to have larger windows, which means that natural light can more easily fill the room. Regardless of the energy costs, vaulted ceilings generally add value to a home.

Are vaulted ceilings outdated?

As far as controversial architectural elements go, vaulted ceilings are some of the most divisive, with some designers praising them for their grand, lofty flair and others deriding them for being outdated, not to mention wasteful of energy.

Are 9 ceilings worth it?

Having 9′ ceilings will not increase your utilities and you can use standard height doors which will not incur added costs. In a two story home if the first floor ceilings are 9′ they will be carried through the entire first floor. Again, ceiling height is forever, try to do it, you won’t regret it.

Should I build 9 or 10 foot ceilings?

The ceiling height is of course a personal preference, however most modern higher value homes have 9′ ceilings with vaulted great rooms. A 10′ ceiling throughout would be great in a huge home, however we’re talking 5000 sq ft plus. Smaller homes would add costs for larger windows and doors and interior finishing.

Why are ceilings so high in old houses?

Because it was (sometimes) more efficient. In warmer climates, with no A/C systems, a high ceiling allowed hot air to rise, leaving a (slightly) colder one at the people level. It was specially useful for the last story of the buildings to provide insulation from the heat radiating from the ceilings.

What is a comfortable ceiling height?

Ceiling Heights For example, in a room that measures 12 feet by 13 feet, the ideal ceiling height would be 12.5 feet. In a small room that measures eight feet by ten feet, the ideal ceiling height would be nine feet.

Why did the Victorians build high ceilings?

The high ceilings of Victorian properties, like most design features, were another way to display wealth to visitors. Creating a spacious environment, high ceilings provided a stark contrast to the low-ceiling cottages and houses that were associated with the more modest abodes.

How high are Victorian ceilings?

2.7m