Cove, Dome or Drop?

I am now contemplating on the ceiling design, this next stage of my renovation project. I think this might be the reason why I can't have good sleep these past few days. I can't get rid of the ceiling designs in my mind and it's about time to start the next phase before I go nuts :)


The living area is definitely the highlight of the house because it has a high ceiling which is not a very common concept among Philippine homes. A high ceiling home is something that I have dreamed of, perhaps with some influence of the Australian home culture. It's also something that is unique in our home and something that will make difference in our home.


Having said that, it is therefore an accomplishment for me to make it special. Ceiling just captures that first impression when you enter any home. It can wow you or not. If the ceiling is well lit, then it can add more vibrance and life to your home.  I cannot forget that one hotel I went to the first time I went to Las Vegas. The Caesar's Palace has a very distinct design concept because of the way the ceilings were designed. When you're inside the hotel, you will feel light and as if you are walking under a pure blue sky. I literally said wow when I saw it. I want the same for my ceiling.


I'm now looking up different designs for cove, dome or drop ceiling. I'm leaning towards a dome ceiling, but I'm not sure if a dome will work because we have a long living area and a circle will probably make the place feel smaller...I don't know. I'll be busy for the next month because my target is June. Well, the rest of the rooms will probably have a normal ceiling, but this living area ceiling will take up a lot of design planning again.