These taller ceilings have definite advantages over low ceilings.
Cieling height for open floor.
Living areas and hallways must have a ceiling height of 7 feet or more and bathrooms and laundry rooms must be at least 6 feet 8 inches tall.
For example you can push the ceiling upward to build a bookcase and storage unit extending 10 feet in height versus 8 feet the usual room height.
You can even visually separate open floor plans in large finished basements with opposing materials.
Where top floor accommodation can t be left open to a fully vaulted ceiling due to restrictions on space partial vaulting can look equally effective and add visual interest.
The rest can be less than 7 feet.
Homebuyers want first floor ceilings of nine feet or taller.
For buildings of more than 1 storey the minimum ceiling height of the first storey shall be 2 70 m for the second storey 2 40 m.
Modern buyers prefer higher ceilings in common areas.
If a room has a sloping ceiling which is common in attics at least 50 percent of the room area must have a 7 foot ceiling.
The added space makes the home feel a bit grander and more special and can also help air circulate more easily.
Make the most of vaulted ceilings with a mezzanine level.
Today s standard ceiling height is nine feet.
This idea is also a useful way of adding height in one and half storey homes.
There is not a requirement on ceiling height with your room size.
My opinion is that 10 is generous and good size throughout the house if you wish to create more inerest in some areas use a cathedralized ceiling in say your foyer or master bedrooms.
Opening a ceiling can add storage space overhead to remove bulk from the room below.
Uppermost cabinets in the wall unit can hold holiday decorations seldom used dishes and camping equipment.
Newer houses are often built with nine foot ceilings on the first floor and sometimes eight foot ceilings on the second story.
Ceiling heights habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less than 2 40m.
And for the succeeding storeys 2 10 m.