Cosy Cottage

You have always longed for a quiet little cottage in the middle of a meadow. But it has remained just a dream. Well, a wooden ceiling is your answer!

Wooden ceilings are made of plywood. They can be either polished or varnished. But if regular polishing is too much for you, have the ceiling laminated or veneered. Then all you will need to do is give it a wipe once in a while.

It will cost you anywhere from Rs.180 to Rs.250 per sq. ft. depending on the design.

Luxury Shamiana

Fancy fine dining and ballroom dancing? If yes, the tent ceiling is just the thing for you. It goes perfectly with a Victorian style decor.

This ceiling is made from cloth and is gathered at the centre for that pavilion effect. It could also be made from long strips of cloth. Use soft, free falling fabrics like organza, silk or satin in colours like ivory, wine-red, navy or gold.

It will look great in your living or dining room. It would also complement a romantic bedroom well. Suspend a riveting chandelier from the centre and you are ready to go. But make sure the room is large enough with a sufficiently high ceiling.

The only thing about it is that it requires a lot of maintenance and a centrally air-conditioned home.