For me the tin ceiling was a big decision. I don't have a visionary eye when it comes to the finished product. But, Larry? That's another matter. His eye for design and the unusual is impeccable! So, I had to go with the design master and agreed to a tin ceiling, and I'm so glad I did! My contribution to this great decision was picking out the tile pattern - Jubilee @ TinceilingXpress.com . Has a happy ring to it, don't you think?
Wikipedia has the following to say about the history of tin ceilings: " Historically, tin ceilings were introduced to North America as an affordable alternative to the exquisite plasterwork used in European homes. They gained popularity in the late 1800’s as Americans sought sophisticated interior design. Durable, lightweight and fireproof, tin ceilings were appealing to home and business owners alike as a functionally attractive design element that was readily available.
It was during the Victorian era (1839–1901) that thin rolled tin-plate was being mass-produced. Between 1890 and 1930, approximately forty-five companies in the United States marketed metal ceilings; most were in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, located along railroad lines that served as the main routes for delivering the pressed metal products directly to contractors."
I can't express to you how beautiful my kitchen ceiling is (you'll just have to see it in person), but more importantly how it fits with the overall design of the kitchen. After hammering the remaining nails into the ceiling, the egg-drop cornice will seal the deal - the perfect finish to a perfect room.
I can't help but think how this ceiling is a great analogy for our lives. God has designed all of us to be unique. He stood back and checked the list of things he wanted particularly for us. He stamped just the right pattern into our hearts and minds. He sealed the deal with us by sacrificing his only son who hung on a cross with the nails others had pounded into his flesh.
The tile pattern I chose is named Jubilee. Leviticus talks a lot about Jubilee and the freedoms associated with it. Wikipedia calls the concept of the Jubilee a special year of remission of sins and universal pardon.
I want my kitchen to be a warm and happy place. A place where memories are made (and Larry's famous cinnamon rolls!) I want folks who enter our home to know what we stand for and how our lives have been changed by the concept of Jubilee.
Hmmmm, now that I think of it, a tin ceiling was the right decision in so many ways!
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