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ON THE
CEILING

commonly used in demountable systems,
and are relatively economical and simple
to install. Ceiling tiles are mostly made
from mineral fibre, but other materials are
available such as fibreglass, metal, timber
and plastic.
Tin-plate or steel, metal ceilings remain
popular because they are inexpensive and
highly decorative. Aluminium suspended
ceilings have characteristics that allow
them to reflect light. This make them
suitable for larger spaces that require
higher lights levels, such as medical
facilities or industrial buildings, or small
rooms that benefit from appearing more
spacious such as compact apartments.
Whether big or bold or understated, crown
moulding enhances the transition from wall
to ceiling. Crown moulding dates back to
ancient Greeks and Romans. Its decorative
and functional trim is usually found where
the top of the wall meets the ceiling.
Lighting is powerful and the right ceiling
lighting can lift a person’s spirit and make edges of the ceiling. Consider hanging
one more relaxed and productive. In the pendants from the ceiling over a kitchen
living room, for example, one might begin island which will light the space without
by hanging a decorative ceiling fixture taking up room needed to eat or prepare
near the centre of the room. One place food.
where bright light is more important than For a dark bedroom combine a central
ambience is the kitchen. Flood the space chandelier with discrete uplighters in
by installing recessed lights along the corners of the bedroom. dw

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