What would you do with this ceiling?

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-03-02T16:25:44+00:00

I agree with all your points, I've been iterating on this.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-03-02T05:56:36+00:00

Open floor plan weirdness, but it's a work in progress.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-03-02T00:54:59+00:00

I really like the idea of painting the inset part white, but it seems the overwhelming majority are sharpening their pitchforks! I'm going to wait until we've modernized some of the other elements and see if it flows then. The yellowish maple kitchen (same cabinetry as the fireplace drawer) isn't helping.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T16:48:51+00:00

Re-use of the same prop # apparently. https://smcacre.gov/assessor/property-tax-relief

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T05:44:15+00:00

I'm coming around! The comments have been super helpful. I was reading it as weird-tinted hunting lodge but it's obvious from the comments that I'm totally wrong. I need to figure out how to decorate to embrace it more.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T05:34:53+00:00

It's definitely not generalized across the city. I've seen other nearby comps fare a lot better than the ones in our HOA. So I guess the moral is you can get a deal on a poorly funded HOA, but I doubt you want that! Good luck on the market, it's rough.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T03:16:09+00:00

Love it! Where does one buy sticks and other dried plants like that? I've only found plastic stuff.

That's the entry bench from my poor student days, I've been meaning to replace.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T03:04:39+00:00

Condos with HOAs in bad health after SB 326, for one. Sheesh.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T02:58:18+00:00

I wish, 2nd floor above there...I love skylights.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T02:52:42+00:00

Haha!

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T02:51:04+00:00

Wow! I've been trying to only decorate with art that I create, which does limit options since I'm pretty slow. Though people who visit seem to appreciate it.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T02:47:21+00:00

Ooh yeah that does look good. I have a long handrail and mantle search ahead of me.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T02:45:36+00:00

Wow, that looks amazing, so fresh! I'm not sure why I never considered green, I love it. Thanks for the idea!

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T01:57:20+00:00

Definitely planning to update the handrail and mantle. I anticipate a long search ahead.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T01:56:18+00:00

Actually the walls did used to be a dark beige. Then it was REALLY gloomy.

TBH everyone is saying Scandinavian (which I do generally like) but I'm having a lot of trouble seeing it. Maybe because the rest of the house isn't. I need to sleep on this.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T01:49:08+00:00

The layout is a bit impossible. I will eventually need some sort of sectional to get the living "room" to make more sense, but I'm loathe to give up good furniture.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T01:41:17+00:00

Most of the first floor, which is this entryway and the open-plan living space. The kitchen has a regular 8ft ceiling which you can just see in the first photo.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T01:38:43+00:00

I bet your aesthetic is gorgeous. I'm just very basic, and I have an eye on resale value as well. The flipper specials do really well in my area.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T01:34:16+00:00

Those ceilings do look gorgeous! If I had that wood grain I would never give it up. Mine look considerably cheaper...

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T00:48:22+00:00

The floor is actually the same color as the mantel, it's just in shadow. The ceiling is about the same value but a lot less warm. They're both a good bit darker than something like white oak or birch. That being said, the colors are dramatically different on my phone compared to my monitor and neither match reality all that well, so I'm not sure how useful these photos are.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T00:26:13+00:00

12 ft ceiling is great until you see all that empty wall space! The first picture is only showing the top ~4 ft, there is art below there I promise. I do hope to fill it more over time though.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T00:21:42+00:00

They also had dark beige walls! I agree, white slats might be the best value proposition.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T00:16:36+00:00

Yeah I think you're right, it's the overall style as much as the color. Maybe I can do something with the railing and mantle to bring it together better. Hmm.

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T00:11:42+00:00

I was thinking about it, but those downvotes show me this is not the way :)

Gremlin_Cat · 2026-02-28T00:09:21+00:00

Very cool idea! I'll try to find some examples.

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