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What Took So Long To Design 9' Ceilings?

By Karen Kruschka

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executives

February 10, 2015 02:40 AM

Many new homes proudly feature 9' first floor ceilings. Of course, the kitchen also receives the benefit enabling

increased storage with tall cabinets reaching the ceiling

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Signature Properties of Vermont

Essex Junction, VT

Showing you the way home

Tall ceilings are certainly coming back around, which is great for the storage you mentioned and also for the aesthetic. New homes are great, but there's something about the history of an older one that makes it so special.

-Jarah

Feb 10, 2015 02:52 AM

Karen Kruschka

Woodbridge, VA

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Signature Properties of Vermont There certainly is something special about older homes - quality!!!!

Feb 10, 2015 02:58 AM

Signature Properties of Vermont

Essex Junction, VT

Showing you the way home

True! Pride in craftsmanship. So many extra details as well -- it's not uncommon to find stained glass and hand crafted decorative pillars "just because" in many of the older homes around here.

Feb 10, 2015 02:59 AM

Karen Kruschka

Woodbridge, VA

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Signature Properties of Vermont Of course, like you I love the old architecture of the colonial era. When we lived in Alexandria we attended a church built in 1772. Dr.Craik, GW's physician is buried in the cemetery along with the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution.

Feb 10, 2015 03:10 AM

Signature Properties o...

Essex Junction, VT

Signature Properties of Vermont

Essex Junction, VT

Showing you the way home

There's nothing that can compare to a history like that...just amazing.

Feb 10, 2015 03:11 AM

Karen Kruschka

Woodbridge, VA

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Signature Properties of Vermont We're loaded with them

Feb 10, 2015 03:34 AM

Susan Haughton

Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA

Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Love the photo of the older kitchen...and yeah, I like the older homes. Although our house is not old, we have 10 foot ceilings, which I did not even notice until a much taller friend expressed envy about them. At my height, they ALL look tall!

Feb 10, 2015 09:39 AM

Karen Kruschka

Woodbridge, VA

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Karen Kruschka ....We have had these for years and I don't know that I could live with any other ....I think the higher the better ...Great post as always!

Feb 10, 2015 10:04 AM

Karen Kruschka

Woodbridge, VA

Karen Mathers - REALTOR®

Keller Williams Vero Beach - Vero Beach, FL

When it Matters, Choose Mathers! 772-532-3221

I can see how useful it may seem having all that space but your husband will have to reach you everything on the to shelves! Actually my mother -in-law has a little step stool to use but she is getting a little frail so that is something to keep in mind as we get older and look for kitchens that are easily accessible. Great question to ask, it makes for good conversation for what we want in cabinetry.

Feb 10, 2015 10:37 PM

Karen Kruschka

Woodbridge, VA

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Susan Haughton I need a step ladder

Feb 11, 2015 09:16 PM

Susan Haughton

Alexandria, VA

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Rob Thomas I already use a step ladder

Feb 11, 2015 09:17 PM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Karen Mathers - YOUR Vero Beach, FL Realtor Thank you for the insight

Feb 11, 2015 09:18 PM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Karen, it seems that many trends that have gone "out of fashion" eventually return. Many of the newer homes in my area are now sporting 9' ceilings as a standard with 10', 12' and 18' or higher as a new trend.

Feb 15, 2015 06:49 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Nick T Pappas Nothing like a lot of wasted space to heat and cool

Feb 15, 2015 07:50 PM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Karen Kruschka

Love the black and white picture and the post is so true! We should utilize all of our extra space.

Feb 16, 2015 02:02 AM

Karen Kruschka

Woodbridge, VA

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor Very tue - I never have enough

Feb 17, 2015 12:29 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Karen, I moved from a high ceiling home to a home with standard ceilings and felt a little claustrophobic in the beginning. It's definitely nice to have that extra height.

Feb 25, 2015 10:21 AM

Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459

Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI

Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Karen Kruschka

If there is one focus and attraction it is a great kitchen in a home

Jul 14, 2015 01:04 PM