what is the recommended height required when we want to opt for false ceiling? Answer : ( 8'-6" below false ceiling...) 2) what are the pros and cons with false ceiling? Answer : Advantage is... 1) If ur staying below terrace flat, False ceiling will to reduce heat. 2) To hide electrical wiring conduit pipes which will hide inside the false ceiling. 3) to hide any electronic devices inside the false ceiling, by using trap door, to service the wiffi, telephone, router, etc. 3) how much does it will cost for 1400 sft 3bhk? Answer : ( 2 Option ) 1 Option ) 1400 is not totally will be used for false ceiling, i hope except balcony, bathrooms, etc here it is not necessary, so asume only 1100 Sq.ft Carpet Area = 99000/- Flat ceiling. 2 Option ) Additional design ( Up / Down - level difference for Cove Lights ) Asume 35000/- Total Cost = 1,34,000=00 4) is it only for aesthetics purpose or any functional advantage? Answer : Both as Explained Above. 5) how much overhead interms of maintenance? Answer : No Maintenance Cost, If not damaged by water. 6) any alternatives for false ceiling to get good lighting and rich look? Reflected Cove Light which is mentioned in Sr.No. 3 ( option 2 ) Additional Cost

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Thank you for the inputs. My main concern is the damage caused by water leakages which would show up few years after possession. What kind of false ceiling would be immune to it and is there any preventive measure can be taken up before false ceiling work starts?

Koel - I'm facing a similar problem. I don't want a false ceiling, even the most simple one, because of the following cons: 1. Decrease in natural ventilation: A false ceiling reduces the ceiling height. Taller ceilings allow more natural light and airflow. Even a 6-inch drop is a bummer. 2. No added aesthetics: The concrete ceiling we have is already super smooth and has a flawless finish. 3. No functional value if you don't need much AC time: I live in Bangalore, and there is hardly a summer. Even though I am on the top floor, the roof has white tiles, and even in summer, the house doesn't get warm. I hate the overuse of ACs because of the environmental concerns too. So, I don't see any functional value in a false ceiling for me. 4. Recessed can light casts terrible shadows: The small lights hidden inside the false ceilings are more like focussed lights because only the bottom is exposed. I hate the coarse light they create. 5. Groove for cove lights is an avenue for dust: A cove light with a groove will provide soft and even lighting, but, living in India, dust is everywhere, I and I prevent any hidden spots for dust collection. This is more of a health concern. However, my builder didn't provide many wire points in the ceiling, and with the fans in place, only one point is left for lights in the living room ceiling. I just need a few more points in the ceiling to add a few pendant lights and directed spotlights to create a calming light with a few highlights on some wall hangings. If you want some nice-looking lighting setup without a false ceiling, there are some fixtures that make the wires visible as a part of their design. These are some Nordic minimal style light fixtures, and they are available in Ikea. You can explore them. I have one more year to go, and I am keen on finding more lighting hacks to avoid a false ceiling.