Tray ceilings started to appear in the 1980s and quickly became commonplace in the 1990s. Ceilings have now become a focal point for many rooms, featuring beams, insets and lighted molding. If you … ...

From a simple tray ceiling to more complicated vaults, barrels and groins, ceiling treatments are getting attention from homeowners, remodelers and builders right now.

A tray ceiling, also known as a recessed ceiling, is a ceiling that's structured like an upside down tray, with the center part of the design typically being several inches higher than the perimeter.