H Mr Cecil,
May I have your opinion on the following 2 ceiling layout, which one is better. Is T-ceiling an auspicious layout?

These are some considerations:
1. Contrary to popular belief as false ceilings are light-weight materials and NOT load bearing; which every design they are incorporated into the ceiling; these false ceilings are not going to DIRECTLY affect one's health or whatever.
2. Thus categorically speaking; false ceilings are much like many of the decorative features of any home.
3. However, some people associate such false ceilings as or EQUAL to CEILING BEAMS. Because of this misinterpretation or mistaken identity;
4. Thus under the illustration: MODELS OF COVE LIGHT A.GIF, check out illustration 3.
5. The false ceiling runs around the "parameter" of the living room. And what looks like a "false ceiling" above the sofa. Under this illustration often drop-down lights are also incorporated above the false ceiling of the sofa and boundary of the false ceiling.
6. Sometimes, when we do have visits and some visitors may comment: "Hey! It is no good to seat below a beam". If we constantly get such comments; personally some of us may not feel very comfortable afterwards. Even though such false ceilings are not real beams.

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On 10/24/2011 11:33:29 AM, Anonymous wrote:
H Mr Cecil,May I have your
opinion on the following 2
ceiling layout, which one is
better. Is T-ceiling an
auspicious layout?

1. Please refer to attachment.
2. This attachment: Illustration 3Ais considered as an improvement over Illustration 3. As visually, there does not SEEM tohave a "beam"(false ceiling) above the sofa.
3. Illustrations 3 and 3A often have down-lights incorporated into the false ceiling.
3.1 This is why under illustration 3;in order for thedown-lights to be incorporated into the false ceiling often it has to extend further thus; often part of this false ceiling may be above one's head when seated on the sofa.

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On 10/25/2011 5:56:33 AM, Anonymous wrote:
These are some considerations:1.
Contrary to popular belief as false
ceilings are light-weight materials and
NOT load bearing; which every design
they are incorporated into the ceiling;
these false ceilings are not going to
DIRECTLY affect one's health or
whatever.2. Thus categorically speaking;
false ceilings are much like many of the
decorative features of any home.3.
However, some people associate such
false ceilings as or EQUAL to CEILING
BEAMS. Because of this misinterpretation
or mistaken identity;4. Thus under the
illustration: MODELS OF COVE LIGHT
A.GIF, check out illustration 3.5. The
false ceiling runs around the
"parameter" of the living room. And what
looks like a "false ceiling" above the
sofa. Under this illustration often
drop-down lights are also incorporated
above the false ceiling of the sofa and
boundary of the false ceiling. 6.
Sometimes, when we do have visits and
some visitors may comment: "Hey! It is
no good to seat below a beam". If we
constantly get such comments; personally
some of us may not feel very comfortable
afterwards. Even though such false
ceilings are not real beams.On
10/24/2011 11:33:29 AM, Anonymous wrote:
H Mr Cecil,May I have your
opinion on the following 2
ceiling layout, which one is
better. Is T-ceiling an
auspicious layout?

1. Around 5 to 6 years ago, frequently encountered this type of design: check out attached: Illustrations 1 and 2.
2. As mentioned under Part 1: such false ceilings are NOT load bearing thus physically, there is no impact on health whatever.

3. It is because of a person's perception that such false ceilings are equivalent of load bearing beams; that trigger an uncomfortable response.
4. Under Illustrations 1 and 2; you will notice that the "false ceiling" is a large piece "much like a roof" over the entire sofa area.

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On 10/25/2011 6:08:17 AM, Anonymous wrote:
1. Please refer to attachment.2.
This attachment: Illustration 3Ais
considered as an improvement over
Illustration 3. As visually, there does
not SEEM tohave a
"beam"(false ceiling) above the
sofa.3. Illustrations 3 and 3A often
have down-lights incorporated into the
false ceiling. 3.1 This is why under
illustration 3;in order for
thedown-lights to be incorporated
into the false ceiling often it has to
extend further thus; often part of this
false ceiling may be above one's head
when seated on the sofa.On 10/25/2011
5:56:33 AM, Cecil Lee wrote:
These
are some considerations:1.
Contrary
to popular belief as false
ceilings
are light-weight materials and
NOT
load bearing; which every design
they are incorporated into the
ceiling;
these false ceilings are
not going to
DIRECTLY affect one's
health or
whatever.2. Thus
categorically speaking;
false
ceilings are much like many of the
decorative features of any home.3.
However, some people associate such
false ceilings as or EQUAL to
CEILING
BEAMS. Because of this
misinterpretation
or mistaken
identity;4. Thus under the
illustration: MODELS OF COVE LIGHT
A.GIF, check out illustration 3.5.
The
false ceiling runs around the
"parameter" of the living room. And
what
looks like a "false ceiling"
above the
sofa. Under this
illustration often
drop-down lights
are also incorporated
above the
false ceiling of the sofa and
boundary of the false ceiling. 6.
Sometimes, when we do have visits
and
some visitors may comment: "Hey!
It is
no good to seat below a beam".
If we
constantly get such comments;
personally
some of us may not feel
very comfortable
afterwards. Even
though such false
ceilings are not
real beams.On
10/24/2011 11:33:29
AM, Anonymous wrote:
H Mr
Cecil,May I have your
opinion on
the following 2
ceiling layout,
which one is
better. Is
T-ceiling an
auspicious layout?

1. As mentioned earlier; false ceilings should be treated as part of the interior deco of a home.
2. And such false ceilings (made up of gypsum board materials are light weight) and NOT load bearing beams. And will not create any "health issues" even if one sits @ an extended periods below this false ceiling.
3. Sometimes, personally we don't feel uncomfortable with such as what some perceived as "seated below a beam" = inauspicious. But, if we have visitors: family, relatives and friends who make such comments; afterwards, some may feel uneasy over such a beam.
4. Please see attachment. For the reason mentioned under para 3; perhaps, if the false ceiling is below a sofa's arm rest; it is OK. But if one may be seated below the false ceiling as circled in RED; again some may feel uneasy (even if this is not a true load bearing beam).
5. Common sense, Common sense and asthetically look nice!

5.1. Usually, we have a false ceiling with cove lights as such lights are easier on the eyes as they are ambient lighting.
5.2. Thus based on common sense; we should make sure that the ceiling lights should serve a major purpose: that of providing good lighting BUT EASY on the EYES. This should be the primary goal. And the secondary goal is: it should asthetically look nice!
6. Your ceilingB.jpg also can be considered as a variant of my earlier illustrations: 1 and 2 (or vice versa).
7. Consciously even though false ceilings are not real beams; sometimes when we try to buy the new sofa for the home; one suddenly has to bring along the ruler and try to buy a sofa that can be "squeezed" into the area to "avoid" the false ceiling as per your ceilingB.jpg.
8. Your illustration ceilingA.jpg = Ceiling A is what I mentioned under illustrations 1 and 2 = same cup of tea or close to it.

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On 10/25/2011 6:14:40 AM, Anonymous wrote:
1. Around 5 to 6 years ago, frequently
encountered this type of design: check
out attached: Illustrations 1 and 2.2.
As mentioned under Part 1: such false
ceilings are NOT load bearing thus
physically, there is no impact on health
whatever.3. It is because of a person's
perception that such false ceilings are
equivalent of load bearing beams; that
trigger an uncomfortable response.4.
Under Illustrations 1 and 2; you will
notice that the "false ceiling" is a
large piece "much like a roof" over the
entire sofa area. On 10/25/2011 6:08:17
AM, Cecil Lee wrote:
1. Please
refer to attachment.2.
This
attachment: Illustration 3Ais
considered as an improvement over
Illustration 3. As visually, there
does
not SEEM tohave a
"beam"(false ceiling) above
the
sofa.3. Illustrations 3 and 3A
often
have down-lights incorporated
into the
false ceiling. 3.1 This is
why under
illustration 3;in
order for
thedown-lights to be
incorporated
into the false ceiling
often it has to
extend further thus;
often part of this
false ceiling may
be above one's head
when seated on
the sofa.On 10/25/2011
5:56:33 AM,
Cecil Lee wrote:
These
are some
considerations:1.
Contrary
to
popular belief as false
ceilings
are light-weight materials and
NOT
load bearing; which every
design
they are incorporated
into the
ceiling;
these false
ceilings are
not going to
DIRECTLY affect one's
health or
whatever.2. Thus
categorically
speaking;
false
ceilings are
much like many of the
decorative
features of any home.3.
However,
some people associate such
false
ceilings as or EQUAL to
CEILING
BEAMS. Because of this
misinterpretation
or mistaken
identity;4. Thus under the
illustration: MODELS OF COVE
LIGHT
A.GIF, check out
illustration 3.5.
The
false
ceiling runs around the
"parameter" of the living room.
And
what
looks like a "false
ceiling"
above the
sofa. Under
this
illustration often
drop-down lights
are also
incorporated
above the
false
ceiling of the sofa and
boundary
of the false ceiling. 6.
Sometimes, when we do have
visits
and
some visitors may
comment: "Hey!
It is
no good to
seat below a beam".
If we
constantly get such comments;
personally
some of us may not
feel
very comfortable
afterwards. Even
though such
false
ceilings are not
real
beams.On
10/24/2011 11:33:29
AM,
Anonymous wrote:
H Mr
Cecil,May I have your
opinion on
the following 2
ceiling layout,
which one is
better. Is
T-ceiling
an
auspicious layout?

1. As this forum has a long history; if one uses the search feature on the TOP left frame; one can also getvery useful resources:-
2. For example, check out these two links:-
This link has two photos and as mentioned earlier under Part 1 of this thread, I first came across your "ceiling A" model, years ago:-
http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=24196&new=

3. This is similar (close to)to my illustration 1 and/or 2 type of false ceiling:-
http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=16048&new=

A simple, elegant, cost effective plus functional design. (Refer to attachments)

1. This design is both simple, elegant and functional. And this is a holistic approach as incorporates the entire design into the main entrance, dining and living room spaces.
2. For example, often when we enter a home; it is preferred that the foyer light is evenly distributed. Thus a down-light or several down-lights can be incorporated into the false ceiling at the frontage area. While at the living room area, cove lights takes it's place.
3. When entering a home, if we have light(s) that are central to the main door; doesn't it make the house more "grand" much like an airport's runway.
4. For example, many of us have seen episodes of Mr Beans' dramas, there is always a beam of light that shines down that looks like a cone.
5. Here, if we have a light central to the main door; just imagine; the light will shine down like a cone. When standing outside the home, looking inwards, one can see like the cone pointing towards the sky.
5.1 This symbolises an "UP arrow" sign = auspicious. For example, a house with a pointed roof; if we combine the entire profile of the house and the roof; it also looks like an "UP arrow" sign. Which symbolies UP or progress.
5.2 However, the only "minus" is that one must make sure where one wants to place the dining table. If so, either the dining table conforms to the outline of the false ceiling OR it can still be "pushed" further or extended much like your example of ceiling A. This is still possible.

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On 10/25/2011 6:58:24 AM, Anonymous wrote:
1. As this forum has a long
history; if one uses the
search feature on the TOP left
frame; one can also
getvery useful
resources:-2. For example,
check out these two
links:-This link has two
photos and as mentioned
earlier under Part 1 of this
thread, I first came across
your "ceiling A" model, years
ago:-http://forum.geomancy.net
/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fi
d=6&mid=24196&new=
3. This is similar (close
to)to my illustration 1
and/or 2 type of false
ceiling:-http://forum.geomancy
.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=
2&fid=1&mid=16048&new=

Are you able to visualise an "UP ARROW" sign from the entire profile of this rudimentary outline of a typical house?

 

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On 10/25/2011 8:25:10 AM, Anonymous wrote:
A simple, elegant, cost effective plus
functional design. (Refer to
attachments)1. This design is both
simple, elegant and functional. And this
is a holistic approach as incorporates
the entire design into the main
entrance, dining and living room
spaces.2. For example, often when we
enter a home; it is preferred that the
foyer light is evenly distributed. Thus
a down-light or several down-lights can
be incorporated into the false ceiling
at the frontage area. While at the
living room area, cove lights takes it's
place.3. When entering a home, if we
have light(s) that are central to the
main door; doesn't it make the house
more "grand" much like an airport's
runway.4. For example, many of us have
seen episodes of Mr Beans' dramas, there
is always a beam of light that shines
down that looks like a cone.5. Here, if
we have a light central to the main
door; just imagine; the light will shine
down like a cone. When standing outside
the home, looking inwards, one can see
like the cone pointing towards the sky.
5.1 This symbolises an "UP arrow" sign =
auspicious. For example, a house with a
pointed roof; if we combine the entire
profile of the house and the roof; it
also looks like an "UP arrow" sign.
Which symbolies UP or progress.5.2
However, the only "minus" is that one
must make sure where one wants to place
the dining table. If so, either the
dining table conforms to the outline of
the false ceiling OR it can still be
"pushed" further or extended much like
your example of ceiling A. This is still
possible.On 10/25/2011 6:58:24 AM, Cecil
Lee wrote:
1. As this forum has a
long
history; if one uses the
search feature on the TOP left
frame; one can also
getvery useful
resources:-2. For example,
check
out these two
links:-This link has
two
photos and as mentioned
earlier under Part 1 of this
thread, I first came across
your
"ceiling A" model, years
ago:-http://forum.geomancy.net
/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fi
d=6&mid=24196&new=
3. This is
similar (close
to)to my
illustration 1
and/or 2 type of
false
ceiling:-http://forum.geomancy
.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=
2&fid=1&mid=16048&new=