28 Coffered Ceiling Ideas That Will Make A Statement in Any Room

Paneled Ceiling

A series of cream-colored panels extend from the ceiling to the front wall, framing the television in this living room.

Meanwhile, lengthy white beams cross over the ceiling to form a square grid, complementing the neutral tones throughout the rest of the space.

Rustic Ceiling

Rustic wooden beams warm up the ceiling of this farmhouse-style kitchen. Thin long beams create a rectangular pattern, which lay over diagonal slats at the base of the ceiling. The result is a boxy look that feels instantly cozy and intimate.

Glossy Ceiling

On the flip side, you can go modern with a glossy ceiling. This square-patterned coffered ceiling is finished with shiny ivory paint to match with the light and bright kitchen.

Recessed lights are fitted into each square to ensure sufficient task lighting. Plus, the beams feature a slight indentation for extra depth and texture.

Contrasted Ceiling

To contrast against the beige walls and lighten up the room, the coffered ceiling here is kept a classic white hue. It matches the bookcases, which are similarly indented into the walls for cohesion.

The coffered ceiling is finished with crown molding and textured beams to complement the traditional-style space.

Add Texture

When a room is swathed in wood like this one, it's important to break up all the warmth.

Here, a coffered ceiling does the job, lacquered and coated in white to create a clean contrast against the deep oaky walls.

Since the walls feature rectangular sections, the coffered ceiling also features a rectangular pattern to match.

Cohesive Ceiling

Clean lines and textured paneling proliferate this living room. So, a rectangular-patterned coffered ceiling is introduced to keep in theme.

The ceiling features widely-spread beams for an open look and is finished with crown molding for extra elegance.

Wooden Ceiling

Diamond and pentagon shapes make for a unique first impression in this entryway. The ceiling is made from a rich grainy wood to infuse warmth, matching the shoe cabinets on the floor. Geometric patterns adorn the windows to complement the coffered ceiling design.

Diamond Ceiling

This coffered ceiling fully embraces the diamond look, with diagonal beams spanning across the kitchen.

The ceiling design also acts as a way to separate the kitchen from the rest of the living space.

Note that the dining chairs and windows feature geometric designs to riff off the ceiling.

Modern Ceiling

While coffered ceilings are often introduced in traditional-style spaces, this one is proof that it can get a modern treatment, too. Flat white panels span the base of the ceiling, while simple white beams jut out over them.

The result is a minimalist yet visually interesting look that doesn't feel overly embellished.

Clean Ceiling

Another contemporary take on a coffered ceiling, this one maintains a clean look with white beams and a square pattern.

It creates depth and the illusion of height, while still feeling crisp like the rest of the kitchen.

There's no crown molding or beam design as a way to minimize visual clutter.

Two-Toned Ceiling

If you're looking for more depth, you can contrast tones rather than stick with one hue. Here, the beams are painted a milkier off-white to match the ornamentation on the walls, while the base of the ceiling is kept a cool-toned ivory tone. This provides more visual interest.

Cabin-Style Ceiling

Wooden beams set against a white ceiling instantly create drama. In this cabin-style living room, the beams play off the oaky floors and accents to inject the space with warmth.

The beams are spaced out asymmetrically to allow for more white space and prevent the wood from feeling stuffy.

Traditional Ceiling

A classic coffered ceiling helps separate the dining room in this traditional-meets-modern space.

The projected portions feature indented designs. Note that the pattern matches the wainscoting and door frame below.

Natural Ceiling

A rich, chocolatey wood pours over this kitchen ceiling, with depth created through slim beams that form a rectangular pattern.

The deep tone provides a welcome contrast to the light-hued kitchen while the natural wood grounds the otherwise modern space.

Breezy Ceiling

This California-cool kitchen stands out for its airy, sandy palette. To match, the coffered ceiling features slim oaky beams that are generously spaced out to allow for plenty of breathing room.

This gives the room depth while still making it feel spacious and breezy.

Elongated Ceiling

Indented beams extend across this artsy living room, enhancing the drama without stealing the show.

The rectangular sections each contain recessed lighting—adding to the chandelier and lamp lighting—to ensure a fully bright room. The ceiling is also outlined with crown molding for a cohesive look.

Create Symmetry

Rather than opting for thicker beams, this coffered ceiling has a more subtle square design. So, the indentations are less deep.

This less dramatic design allows the pattern of the walls and curtains to stand out. However, it still provides style by matching with the wainscoting below.

Lofty Ceiling

This lofty music room features lots of clean lines and flat furnishings. So, to add some interest, the coffered ceiling has a deep design with indented beams. The indentations extend down to the fireplace, which is framed by panels as well.

Earthy Ceiling

Chesnut-hued wooden panels span the ceiling of this bohemian-style bedroom, reflecting the neutral tones of the floor and furniture.

Long beams extend over the panels in the opposite direction to create the coffered effect. The beams end squarely at the wall to frame the bedroom.

Small Sections

Geometric door designs inspire the rectangular grid on this coffered ceiling. The indentations are set in a narrower, more close-knit design so that smaller rectangles can proliferate the fifth wall.

Since the rest of the space is quite scant when it comes to architectural detail, the busier pattern helps to balance out the room.

Airy Ceiling

Bringing the outdoors in, this space features a half-glass, half-paneled ceiling. Rectangular sections of white-washed wood jut out between rectangular skylights to create a light, breezy look.

This section of the ceiling is slightly angled to separate it from the kitchen, too.

Create Balance

To create symmetry, the coffered ceiling is set in the same wood tones and material as the floors—acting as a mirror. The deep brown provides a satisfying contrast against the lighter tones of the walls, counter, and hood. Plus, dramatic pendants are able to drip from the rectangular sections.

Nautical Ceiling

This maritime-inspired bedroom stays in full theme with a wood-paneled coffered ceiling reminiscent of sea ships.

Recessed lighting is outfitted into the rectangular grids, with thick wooden beams spanning over them in the opposite direction—matching the beam below the television.

Even Ceiling

A more pared-back version of a coffered ceiling, this one showcases a square grid—though with much shallower indentations.

The square sections are separated by thin lines to complement the gridded windows and provide a similar (although slightly different) geometric pattern to the hexagonal floors.

Expansive Ceiling

This open-concept space embraces its expansiveness with a vast, open coffered ceiling.

The indentations are spaced apart generously to allow for breathing room. Plus, a thicker beam slices across the ceiling to separate the dining and living areas.

Colorful Ceiling

Coffered ceilings are a great opportunity to play with color and shapes. Here, for example, the fifth wall features various blob-like shapes.

The lines are kept white, while the interior sections are dipped in blue to keep with the icy theme of the room.

Outdoor Ceiling

This outdoor lodge has a coffered ceiling which extends from the indoor portion.

A glass wall separates the area so that you can still see the pattern as it transitions from the outside in. The wood detailing offers a cabin-like feel—ideal to warm up the otherwise snowy climate.

Color-Blocked Ceiling

Rectangular sections of varying sizes offer spaciousness in this living area. The coffered ceiling is surrounded by crown molding, with matching indented beams set in white. The interior portions provide juxtaposition, set in a darker brown hue to play off the furnishings' neutral tones.