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DIY-Friendly Coffered Ceiling
A coffered ceiling normally calls for expensive tools and advanced carpentry skill, but we designed this project to be DIY-friendly.
The installation features a simple 2×4 framework with miter-free joinery and medium density fiberboard (MDF) for the visible finished material over the framework. MDF is inexpensive, readily available at home centers, and smooth and easy to work with.
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Dark and Moody Coffered Ceiling
Paneled walls, built-in cabinetry and coffered ceiling are the type of elegant details that make this bedroom from @seaislandbuilders truly luxurious. But, of course, we have to talk about that color!
Dark blue on the walls and ceiling can make a room feel cramped. But here, thanks to the high sheen and architectural details, light bounces around the room, making the space feel cozy and opulent.
Photographer: @margaret.wright
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DIY Stained Coffered Ceiling
To create the dark stained beams in this DIY coffered ceiling, @champagne.chaos used 1×6 boards, 1×2 boards and crown molding. Applying the stain before installing the wood made for easier application. The finished look is classic and sophisticated, with a high-end design no one would guess was a DIY project.
