Hi. We also had some walls coming down. We had total 3 steel beams inserted. One - in line with joists,which easly could be 40 cm higher- and hidden, second - in opposite direction to joists which needed to be much lover , and third on external wall for French door. All 3 of them are connected and linked together - to be able to link them all 3 have to be on correct hight -under first floor joists. We have specified bolting not welding- purely for exposure. All 3 beams are visible ( yes, we have building control prrecision). If you box around them and whole celings are same coulor after a while you will stop noticing "beam drop". Our Whole kitchen walls and ceilings is white -black steel beams stand out even more. It may not be to everyone taste. But we love our steel.

Hi there. this sounds like an interesting project and dilemma. there are a couple of options you could entertain in this instance. 1- drop the centre ceiling so its level withe the perimeter ceiling but leaving a shadow gap of 150mm. using a profile such as the DsL profile below you can easily drop in some linear led . Note the shadow gap in the ceiling of the second image. You can then add in downlighters in the dropped ceiling for general light to highlight that particular zone. 2- You could use the same profile but install it to the lower perimeter ceiling so that the light washes into the raised ceiling such as the picture below. This will add height and by adding in downlighters to the middle areas you can define that zone. Pendants instead of or as well as the downlights can further enhance the living zone depending on if you have an island/table over which to hang some decorative lights. I hope this information helps and good luck with the project.

Hi there! I'm Adam, one of the designers here at Bathroom Eleven. We would usually always strip everything back as waterproofing is important to be done properly. And, as mentioned above, there may be pipes or wastes in the wall you may need access to. Better to do it all once properly, than find an issue down the line and pay twice. Hope this helps a little! :) - Adam

When it comes to positioning recessed lights for your ceiling, it's important to consider the height and desired lighting effect. With a low ceiling, you'll be relying on the cans and additional bench lighting to create the desired ambiance. To determine the best placement, it would be helpful to consult a Utah lighting contractor. They have the expertise to assess your space and provide professional advice on the ideal positioning of the spotlights. They can also consider factors like room layout, functionality, and your specific lighting needs. Getting input from a lighting contractor will ensure that you achieve the desired lighting effect while maximizing the limited space available.