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as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
there's a ceiling on prices
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as in roofs
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
we sat around the campfire under a ceiling of stars
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Recent Examples of ceilings
That being said, not all coffered ceilings are identical.
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
It’s decked out with Viga ceilings, southwestern details, and work by local artists.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Which design styles complement coffered ceilings?
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Additionally, there are two loft-style bedrooms with low ceilings in the Atlantica.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
Speaking of cozier rooms, the size of a space is another element to consider before installing coffered ceilings.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Vaulted ceilings and shabby-chic decor inside cultivates a cozy hideaway.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
The private pavilions each have sliding glass doors that open to private decks, vaulted wood ceilings, and spa-like bathrooms with freestanding soaking tubs.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
While the original ceilings and windows remain, everything else in the apartment is new.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
It’s decked out with Viga ceilings, southwestern details, and work by local artists.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Which design styles complement coffered ceilings?
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Additionally, there are two loft-style bedrooms with low ceilings in the Atlantica.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
Speaking of cozier rooms, the size of a space is another element to consider before installing coffered ceilings.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
Vaulted ceilings and shabby-chic decor inside cultivates a cozy hideaway.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
The private pavilions each have sliding glass doors that open to private decks, vaulted wood ceilings, and spa-like bathrooms with freestanding soaking tubs.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
While the original ceilings and windows remain, everything else in the apartment is new.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024
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