Coved ceiling

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A coved ceiling is a ceiling design that has curved edges instead of sharp angles between the ceiling and walls which are commonly found in most homes. They create a dome-like design which is reminiscent of the arched ceiling style of Middle Eastern architecture. Coved ceilings can feature a very rounded curve or a relatively

Your house is not yet a home if you haven't tried coved ceilings yet. Not sure what they are and how you can incorporate one? No worries! This guide will explain.

When it comes to the interior design of a house, ceilings are often overlooked as they're above eye level. But lucky for you, you won't be making the same mistake. A special type of ceiling called a cove ceiling is growing in popularity, and you must be wondering what it is. #ceiling #coveceiling #homedesign #homedecor #architecture #construction

I'm so excited to share this next project with you all! And this is one item on our to-do list that we've been so anxious to scratch off. I feel like I say that for every project. But it's true. We have a very long list of to-do's around here. Today, I'm talking specifically about crown molding. Our home had no crown when we moved in. Which wasn't common in 1950 ranches, so this doesn't come as a surprise. We love the feel crown molding adds to a room so we plan to install it throughout the…

Wall opening with coved ceiling

I was recently asked this question by a friend after posting a description of a new listing I have in Como area of St Paul. This home is a typical 1950’s one and a half story bungalow but it is loaded with details only seen in the finest homes constructed today. Coved ceilings and other vintage details are not unique to homes in St Paul. They can be found in many homes across the north and east Twin Cities metro. But they are rarely seen outside the 1940-1960 construction period. The…

While the design feature is certainly not new, my infatuation with the Cove ceiling is. Simply defined, a cove ceiling is a style of ceiling characterized by curved molding that joins the wall and ceiling, creating a transition between the two and eliminating sharp corners. This design requires technical skill to execute, which typically makes cove ceilings more expensive and more common in luxury homes or homes built at the time when manual labor was less costly. In addition to being an…