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3D False Ceiling Designer

See your false ceiling before it is built. Set the room size and slab height, pick a cove, tray, island, wooden rafter, POP or grid ceiling, add cove LEDs, downlights, a chandelier and a fan, switch to the evening view to see the glow — and get the area, cove length and an indicative cost.

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A visual planning aid. Areas, light counts and costs are indicative (Delhi NCR, 2026) and change with the board, frame, light brands and wiring. The light glow is a preview, not a lighting calculation. Final designs need a site visit by our team.

How it works

Design your ceiling in five easy steps

1Set the room
Pick a room type and enter its width, length and slab height in feet.
2Choose a ceiling
Flat, peripheral cove, stepped tray, floating island, rafters, POP or grid.
3Shape it
Set the drop depth, band width and layers, and pick ceiling and accent colours.
4Light it
Add a warm, neutral or cool cove strip, downlights, a chandelier or pendants, and a fan.
5Check the cost
See the false ceiling area, cove running feet, light count and a cost range.

Good to know

Planning a false ceiling the right way

Watch the clear height

Most NCR flats have a slab at 9 ft 6 in to 10 ft. A drop of 6 to 12 in still leaves about 9 ft of clear height, which feels comfortable. Below 8 ft 6 in a room starts to feel low, so in such rooms use a peripheral cove or island design and leave the centre at slab level, especially where a fan hangs.

Plan lights and the fan first

Fix the furniture layout before the ceiling, so downlights sit over walkways and work areas and not just in a neat grid. Keep the fan blades at about 8 to 9 ft from the floor and away from pendants. Ask for a fan box and a hook in the slab — never hang a fan from gypsum alone.

Gypsum, POP or grid?

Gypsum board is the usual choice for homes: quick, clean and smooth. POP gives fine cornices and curves but needs skilled work and more drying time. A 2 × 2 ft grid ceiling is cheaper and lets you reach AC ducts and cables, so it suits offices and shops. In bathrooms and balconies use moisture-resistant boards.

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FAQs

Common questions

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How is false ceiling cost calculated?

Contractors measure the area of the false ceiling in sq ft, and for cove, tray and island designs they add the vertical drops and edges as well. Lights, wiring and painting are often quoted separately. This tool measures the area the same way, adds downlights, cove LED per running foot and any chandelier, and applies a city factor.

What rates does this tool use?

Indicative Delhi NCR ranges for 2026: plain gypsum about ₹85–130 per sq ft, peripheral cove ₹100–150, tray ₹130–190, island ₹140–200, POP mouldings ₹110–180, grid ₹70–120 and wooden rafters over gypsum ₹220–420. Downlights add about ₹450–1,100 each and cove LED about ₹140–260 per running foot with the driver.

How much drop does a false ceiling need?

A plain ceiling needs as little as 4 to 6 in below the slab or beam. A cove needs about 8 to 12 in so the LED strip and lip fit and the light can spread. Recessed downlights need about 4 to 6 in of space above the board. Lower drops keep more clear height in the room.

Warm, neutral or cool light — which is best?

Warm white (about 3000K) feels cosy and suits bedrooms and living rooms. Neutral white (4000K) is good for kitchens, dining and study areas. Cool white (6000K) is bright and suits offices and utility areas. Many homes use warm cove light with neutral downlights for tasks.

How many downlights do I need?

As a rough guide, place downlights about 4 to 6 ft apart and 2 to 3 ft from the walls. A 12 × 14 ft bedroom usually needs 6 to 8 downlights of 7 to 9 W plus a cove; a living room may need 10 to 14. Add dimmers or separate switching so you can change the mood.

Can I fix a fan in a false ceiling?

Yes, but the fan must hang from the RCC slab with a proper hook and a down-rod passing through the false ceiling — not from the gypsum. Tell your contractor where the fan goes before the ceiling is built, so they can leave a fan box, keep it away from pendants and set the down-rod length.

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