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re: House that has 8ft ceilings
Posted on 8/20/14 at 4:15 pm to FootballNostradamus
Posted on 8/20/14 at 4:15 pm to FootballNostradamus
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This 12' (or God forbid 14') ceiling trend drives me batshit crazy. It adds very little unless it's in a feature foyer or living room setting. Houses with 12/14' ceilings throughout just seem to sterile and uncomfortably formal to me.
Houses should feel warm and comfortable, and I find almost all 12/14' ceilings don't. 9'/10' is as high as I'd go.
I know I'm in the minority here as I get ripped in all these threads, but there's my weekly ceiling height rant haha.
I can definitely see your point here. To each their own. I read an article the other day about people who were looking for houses without the great room style open concept. I know that is something that is pretty much incorporated into every new build out there.
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Posted on 8/20/14 at 4:17 pm to LSUengineer12
No one is doing new construction on main floor under 9', most 10'. Also, $ is so cheap at 4% every 10k is less than $50/mo to mortgage principal and interest.
Usually older homes have bigger yard and that can be a draw. But if land is on par it's going to typically need serious discounting or special attributes (one level living, wheelchair access, etc...) to compete with new.
Good luck
Usually older homes have bigger yard and that can be a draw. But if land is on par it's going to typically need serious discounting or special attributes (one level living, wheelchair access, etc...) to compete with new.
Good luck
Posted on 8/20/14 at 5:28 pm to ItNeverRains
Just sold our home that had 8 foot ceilings (20 years old) but it had vaulted ceilings in living room and master bedroom.
New house (10 years old) that we bought has 9 foot ceilings and while I love the look, I can't get to any of the shelves other than the bottom and middle of the cabinets! Stepstools are a must ... I'm not short but certainly not tall (female poster).
New house (10 years old) that we bought has 9 foot ceilings and while I love the look, I can't get to any of the shelves other than the bottom and middle of the cabinets! Stepstools are a must ... I'm not short but certainly not tall (female poster).
Posted on 8/20/14 at 5:49 pm to FootballNostradamus
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This 12' (or God forbid 14') ceiling trend drives me bat shite crazy. It adds very little unless it's in a feature foyer or living room setting. Houses with 12/14' ceilings throughout just seem to sterile and uncomfortably formal to me.
Houses should feel warm and comfortable, and I find almost all 12/14' ceilings don't. 9'/10' is as high as I'd go.
I know I'm in the minority here as I get ripped in all these threads, but there's my weekly ceiling height rant haha.
I kind of agree with this even though I have high ceilings in most of the house. What actual use are they? It's the definition of wasted space. But even though I can tell myself it's not rational, etc., I still like them. What can you do.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 6:29 pm to FootballNostradamus
The trend was historically tall ceilings, then inefficient A/C came around so ceilings came down to 8'. Not as much of an issue now so back up they go as it looks nicer and feels more spacious and open.
I have 22' ceilings in a large portion of my home (foyer/great room/kitchen) with 12' in the other parts downstairs and 10' upstairs. I find my house very warm, but that is based on decor and design. I would be unhappy with 8' ceilings. Anything I can reach up and touch is way too cramped.
I have 22' ceilings in a large portion of my home (foyer/great room/kitchen) with 12' in the other parts downstairs and 10' upstairs. I find my house very warm, but that is based on decor and design. I would be unhappy with 8' ceilings. Anything I can reach up and touch is way too cramped.
Posted on 8/20/14 at 8:47 pm to LSUengineer12
I think it does. I think you have a large number of potential buyers that will not buy your house because the ceilings are low.
I have 10' ceilings in my house and I don't like to stay in my parent's house too long because the 8' ceilings start to feel claustrophobic to me. I would nix a house with low ceilings before I walked in the door.
I have 10' ceilings in my house and I don't like to stay in my parent's house too long because the 8' ceilings start to feel claustrophobic to me. I would nix a house with low ceilings before I walked in the door.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 6:45 am to Cold Cous Cous
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I kind of agree with this even though I have high ceilings in most of the house. What actual use are they? It's the definition of wasted space. But even though I can tell myself it's not rational, etc., I still like them. What can you do.
Coffered, angled coffered, barrel roll, cathedral,vaulted, wood beams, beadboard, stained, triple trey, and a combination of all the above.
Ceiling swag is all the rage. On 8' with 8" beams a guy above 6' could hang his coat from them. Not ideal to that buyer in most situations
Posted on 8/21/14 at 9:24 am to LSUengineer12
It's sure easier to change the light bulbs..
Posted on 8/21/14 at 9:27 am to ItNeverRains
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triple trey
Posted on 8/21/14 at 9:30 am to LSUengineer12
The 8ft ceilings made a real resurgence in my area between 2009-2011 when the builders were looking to sell homes at $80-90 sq/ft. In my neighborhood those homes from that era dont seem to sell as quickly or for as much money as comparably sized homes with 10ft or larger ceilings.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 9:37 am to wiltznucs
It would be incredibly difficult for anyone to go back to 8' ceilings if they have lived somewhere with 10' ceilings. Once you are comfortable with a lot of space, you would feel cramped going back to something smaller
Posted on 8/21/14 at 11:23 am to FootballNostradamus
I'm with you. I don't like rooms with ceilings higher than about 10'. They don't feel human scale to me. I'm okay with foyers and entry rooms being higher, but I don't go for higher ceilings.
Posted on 8/21/14 at 1:28 pm to Zach
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I went with 10 foot downstairs and 8 foot upstairs.
This would be my choice as well. I understand that 8ft is less HVAC volume to deal with but it's the claustrophobic feeling I get with 8ft that I hate.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:34 am to Cold Cous Cous
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I kind of agree with this even though I have high ceilings in most of the house. What actual use are they? It's the definition of wasted space. But even though I can tell myself it's not rational, etc., I still like them. What can you do.
My 9 ft windows would look pretty silly with an 8 ft ceiling
Seriously though, I don't live in a very large place (~1000 sq/ft) but my 12 ft ceilings and large windows really open up the space. When I'm looking at real estate I disregard anything with ceilings lower than 10 ft. I'd just rather the open feel of taller ceilings. Homes with lower ceilings also tend to be darker, whereas I love natural light (I don't use lights in my house until it's nighttime).
Posted on 8/22/14 at 8:43 am to FootballNostradamus
I'm with you here. House I grew up in was 8 ft and my current is 9 ft. I know when I move into my next house I'll have to learn to deal with 10 ft+ because that's all they are building these days.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 12:07 am to saderade
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It would be incredibly difficult for anyone to go back to 8' ceilings if they have lived somewhere with 10' ceilings. Once you are comfortable with a lot of space, you would feel cramped going back to something smaller
I've done it and its not difficult at all nor do I feel cramped.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 6:33 am to CajunAlum Tiger Fan
When I built my house back in 1997, I was told to build 9' ceiling. I have vaulted ceiling in two rooms that reach up to 18' and off set 9' to 10' in the master bedroom.
Only draw back besides changing light bulbs is heating the house. Thank God winters here are short. Those 15KW heat strips eat power. 
The good side, cooling is very easy. 
Only draw back besides changing light bulbs is heating the house. Thank God winters here are short.
Those 15KW heat strips eat power. The good side, cooling is very easy. Posted on 8/23/14 at 8:41 am to NOFOX
You have a 22' clg in your kitchen? I'm not sure about that. The living and foyer open to the second floor is nice, but I don't know about the kitchen.
Posted on 8/23/14 at 5:23 pm to TigerDeBaiter
I'm not sure how much it would affect the $ per square foot. Like others have said, that is largely dependent on the available and current comps. 8' ceilings, however, may eliminate a good number of potential buyers.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 9:07 pm to LSUengineer12
I hate to sound pretentious but I can't even imagine a house with 8 foot ceilings. that must be the worst ambience ever.
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