I Understand. That's a common concern with my clients. But if you choose to have a 3-inch false ceiling, it will not kill the height. you need a minimum of 3 inches for the electrical conduits to pass. And as for the unhygienic environment, it is only created if you have a tray ceiling for cove light. If you install a plain ceiling after a thorough cleaning, there will be no hygiene problem. I hope this helps you all the best

Without false ceiling you can use a good quality Silent decorative fan with LED directly - either as 3 lamps below or a single lamp shade. Select fan size & light as per the room area. Also using one or more big colorful pendant lamps (suiting your interiors) can light up the mood!

the more gap you have the more light will diffuse. the beauty of cove lights comes from that gradient. if you have a small space then that look won't come. additionally, refering to your previous post, it will also be a place for pests. If you want this design, I would suggest you go with an LED and cover the gap with an acrylic cut out. that will give a nice effect. or create two levels, let the flat part stay where it is and make the circular one a recess

Hello Amit, Along with the wall treatment, do take care of proper light. Place decorative light on the front wall as well as the door side wall.