ᐅ Lowering the ceiling due to an oversized window lintel?

Created on: 29 Jul 2024 11:27
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Jasmin
Hello everyone, I hope you can help me with my design dilemma. We built our house 5 years ago. Unfortunately, I overlooked that the windows (with roller shutters) are not large enough when reviewing the plans. The ceiling height with the finished floor is 2.56m (8 ft 5 in). We have a wall height of 47cm (18.5 inches) above the windows. I am very unhappy with this. Option 1: Lower the ceiling. Option 2: Remove all windows, install a new lintel, and enlarge the windows.

Do you have any other solutions for my problem? The room symmetry just doesn’t feel right to me.

Many thanks
Jasmin
Bright kitchen-dining area with wooden table, two glasses, chair, and glass door to the garden.
Ibdk1430 Jul 2024 08:49
Steffi’s suggestion is great! This is how it looks or looked at our place:
White curtains in front of a window with wooden ceiling; orange sun symbol on the glass
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ypg
30 Jul 2024 12:16
We extended the ceiling white about 5 cm (2 inches) down everywhere. I recently repainted one room and extended it about 20 cm (8 inches) down, since the ceiling height is just under 2.50 m (8 feet 2 inches). Next time I will do this in all rooms! So, above the windows, roughly half painted and above that, ceiling white. That’s my recommendation for you.
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Jasmin
30 Jul 2024 17:26
I want to sincerely thank all of you once again and will definitely try out your great suggestions!!!
A thousand thanks and best regards
Jasmin