Definitely leaving the ceiling as-is in the kitchen / dining room area. I haven't figured out what to do for lighting over the kitchen island (drywall would be real handy for hiding pot lights and wires) but I definitely wanted that exposed timber-frame look under the loft.

Edit -- if you like the smell of fresh lumber, you would have LOVED this :

http://community.webshots.com/photo/272436452/283185225IVQzwk

Last edited by bridgman; 12/30/05 08:47 PM.

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