Coffered Ceilings - What are they?
In construction, a "coffer" refers to a sunken panel, so a coffered ceiling is a design that incorporates a series of these panels. The most common shapes for coffers are square, octagon, diamond, and occasionally you'll see unique shapes that don't adhere to the standards. A ceiling is usually referred to as being coffered when these panels consume all or nearly the entire ceiling of the room. Having one large area that is different in elevation normally falls into another category such as a tray or vault. Here are some examples of coffered ceilings.
Coffered Ceiling with Crown Molding Finishes
Stain Grade Coffered Ceiling
Coffered Ceiling with Faux Finishes
Coffered Ceiling with World Atlas
