Dropping or Raising a Kitchen or Bathroom Ceiling
There are many reasons individuals redo certain portions of their homes, but the kitchen and bathroom can be the most redone over the years, and it’s not because individuals love to spend money!
This is generally a practical choice. New homeowners who are younger yet want a more spacious look in their homes tend to want higher ceilings, especially in the kitchen and bathroom, where most of their time is spent.
If younger individuals fall in love with an older home, however, the ceilings may be lower and they will see a good kitchen and bathroom remodeler to raise these.
They might eventually raise the ceilings in the entire home, but the kitchen and bathroom being focal points for gatherings of friends and families can be a prevalent concern if they are not filled with light and space. It’s an aesthetic choice for younger home buyers.
Raising a ceiling is more expensive than dropping one, although both projects depend upon the structure of a property and need a highly skilled bathroom and kitchen remodeller.
On the opposite end of the spectrum can be homeowners who are aging and find that the ceilings and the ceiling lights are now too high to reach safely. This can lead to falls, and therefore, for safety reasons, a “dropped ceiling” is requested.
The dropping of a ceiling, on the other hand, is usually for safety’s sake, as older homeowners prefer now to “age in place,” and dropping a kitchen or bathroom ceiling may make that more plausible.
In either case, all homeowners must remember that raising or dropping a ceiling will result in the cabinets, ceiling tiles, and any other installed spaces within the kitchen or bathroom needing to be replaced or repositioned as well.
Ceiling raising or dropping is not without its pitfalls, and a licensed and insured remodeller with the utmost skills should always be called for a consultation before deciding to progress with this type of project.
Damages can occur if done incorrectly, and an honest, conscientious contractor might suggest other improvements instead, such as side lighting or replacing the light fixtures and cabinets with more aesthetically pleasing or safety-related types without having to raise or lower the ceiling. This big decision takes knowledge!
