When designing a new home, most people focus on the floors, cabinets, or countertops—but one of the most overlooked design elements that can make a big impact is the ceiling. Enter the tray ceiling—a subtle yet striking structural feature that adds dimension, elegance, and a custom feel to any room.
What Is A Tray Ceiling?
A tray ceiling (also known as an inverted or recessed ceiling) is a ceiling that features a raised central section. This visual depth draws the eye upward and can make rooms feel larger, taller, and more luxurious.
Tray ceilings are especially popular in great rooms, dining areas, primary bedrooms, and even entryways.
Tray Ceiling Customizations
At Sposen Homes, tray ceilings are included as a standard feature in every model, but that’s just the beginning. We offer a variety of stylish customization and upgrade options to help you personalize your space and take your design to the next level:
Paint Accents: A contrasting or complementary paint color can highlight the tray design and tie in with your overall palette. This painting technique makes your tray ceiling pop and is no additional charge with Sposen.
Crown Molding: Adds a refined, classic edge around the perimeter of the tray for a polished look.
Rope Lighting: Often paired with crown molding, subtle LED lighting inside the tray enhances the depth and creates an ambient glow, perfect for bedrooms or evening entertaining.
Step Tray: Adds an extra layer of elevation within the tray itself for a more dramatic architectural statement.
Coffered Tray: This option incorporates grid-like beams or panels for a bolder, craftsman-inspired aesthetic.
Ready to Personalize Your Home?
Tray ceilings are more than just a nice design touch, they help define spaces, create visual interest, and reflect a level of craftsmanship often reserved for high-end custom builds. And because they’re already part of every Sposen model, you don’t have to start from scratch or break your budget to enjoy their benefits.
Whether you love the clean elegance of a painted tray or want to go all-out with lighting and custom trim, our team will help bring your vision to life. Tray ceilings are just one of the many details that set Sposen Signature Homes apart, and make your new build feel uniquely yours.
Let’s design a home that’s anything but average.
Call us at 239-244-8886 to explore floor plans and customization options.