# all-you-need-to-know-about-ceiling-design
> Discover how to create and customize parametric ceilings in Coohom. Follow step-by-step instructions to adjust dimensions, materials, and lighting. Start designing now.
- **URL**: https://www.coohom.com/helpcenter/all-you-need-to-know-about-ceiling-design
- **Locale**: en_US
- **Updated**: 2026-10-08
## Content
Coohom's **[3D home design software](https://www.coohom.com/case/3d-home-design-software)** handles ceilings three ways: drop in a finished model, adjust a parametric one, or draw your own in the ceiling editor. Here's when to use each.
For Users
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All Coohom interior designers
Use a Finished Ceiling Model
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**⭐Getting Started:** The easiest and fastest way to build a ceiling by selecting from a huge library of models and applying them with a single click.
In the design tool, Click **Models** in the left sidebar, select **Construction---Ceilings** , you can view a wealth of ceiling materials, click on the desired ceiling and drag it to the target location. The system will auto match the room dimensions, you can also add some lighting to enhance the quality of the space.
* For detailed instructions on placing finished ceilings, refer to the online documentation: [Click to view](https://www.coohom.com/helpcenter/ceiling-design-quick-placement-of-the-finished-or-parametric-ceilings?kjl_source=hc).
\[Video URL\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3fYlb63Xwk)
Use a Parametric Ceiling
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**⭐Advanced Application:**Easily fine-tune ceiling size and style by modifying parameters.
Click **Models** in the left sidebar, select **Construction---Parametric Ceilings**, you can view a wealth of ceiling materials, click on the desired ceiling and drag it to the target location. The system will automatically match the room dimensions. Once placed, select the ceiling, and you can adjust its size, material, lighting, and various other attributes as needed.
* For detailed instructions on placing parametric ceilings, refer to the online documentation: [Click to view](https://www.coohom.com/helpcenter/ceiling-design-quick-placement-of-the-finished-or-parametric-ceilings#chapter2_0?kjl_source=hc).
\[Video URL\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3fYlb63Xwk)
Draw a Customized Ceiling
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**⭐Professional Preferred:**Master the ability to draw ceiling freely and realize various shaped and difficult ceiling designs without limitation.
In the design tool, select the ceiling surface and click to enter the **Ceiling Editor**. Using the top toolbar, you can freely create a personalized and unique design.
Draw a Curved Ceiling
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In the ceiling editor tool, using the offset tool and chamfer tool allows you to quickly draw a curved ceiling and achieve an ideal design effect.
* For detailed instructions on drawing a curved ceiling, refer to the online documentation: [Click to view](https://www.coohom.com/helpcenter/ceiling-design-draw-a-curved-ceiling?kjl_source=hc).
\[Video URL\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYFU7tDGvuU)
Create a Freeform Luminous Ceiling
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In the ceiling editor tool, utilizing the curve and offset tools allows you to easily construct unique ceiling shapes. Then, by combining these designs with luminous material, you can quickly create distinctive and textured luminous ceilings.
* For detailed instructions on creating irregular glowing ceilings, refer to the online documentation: [Click to view](https://www.coohom.com/helpcenter/ceiling-design-draw-a-freeform-luminous-ceiling?kjl_source=hc).
\[Video URL\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs53jnHB6ug)
Design a Ceiling Without a Central Light
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In the ceiling editor tool, by utilizing the linear light tool and ready-made lighting materials, you can quickly complete the ceiling design without main lighting and achieve the desired design effect.
* For detailed instructions on creating non-central light ceilings, refer to the online documentation: [Click to view.](https://www.coohom.com/helpcenter/ceiling-design-draw-a-ceiling-with-no-main-light?kjl_source=hc)
\[Video URL\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04rHe8Q2xF8)
Draw a Multi-Level Stepped Ceiling
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In the ceiling editor tool, with the help of the offset tool and moldings materials, you can quickly complete the drawing of multi-level stepped ceilings and achieve the desired design effect.
* For detailed instructions on creating multi-layer staggered ceilings, refer to the online documentation: [Click to view](https://www.coohom.com/helpcenter/ceiling-design-draw-a-multi-level-stepped-ceiling?kjl_source=hc).
\[Video URL\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4TIksLnEvk)
Draw a Tray Ceiling with Slanted Edges
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In the ceiling editor tool, using operations such as guide line positioning, offset modeling, section editing, and adding oblique angle of line, you can quickly draw a tray ceiling with slanted edges and achieve an ideal design effect.
* For detailed instructions on creating recessed ceilings with beveled edges, refer to the online documentation: [Click to view](https://www.coohom.com/helpcenter/ceiling-design-draw-a-tray-ceiling-with-slanted-edges?kjl_source=hc).
\[Video URL\](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW1ZJmovv08)