There are certain differences between a cathedral ceiling and a vaulted ceiling, although both are mostly interchangeable. A cathedral ceiling is defined by symmetry. It is a ceiling that aligns with the roof of a building with two equal sides that slope towards each other and then form a ridge in the middle. A vaulted ceiling, on the other hand, does not necessarily have to follow the roofing, or join at the middle; instead, they flow upward from the walls to create a joining point on the roof. They can either have a single sloping side, a curved or arched slope, or unequal sloping sides.
If you are going for vaulted or cathedral ceilings, you should go all out and make sure you create the ‘wow!’ effect for everyone that walks in. I mean, if not, then what’s the point" Cathedral and vaulted ceilings can be designed in different beautiful ways but three things to pay attention to are the shape it takes, the accessories used to adorn it, and then blend with the room. Here are a couple of shapes and designs that you can take inspiration from when creating your ceiling.
1. Cloister Vaulted Ceiling
Cloister Ceilings are like Dome Vaults, and as the name suggests, they are mostly circular in shape. For this shape, the spring points along the wall arch into the center of the roof to give the ceiling its shape. This ceiling has the natural ability to draw eyes up, and if you want heads to stay t...