Few design features change the feeling of a home quite like a double-height ceiling. With soaring windows, striking architectural lines, and light that moves through the space in entirely new ways, these homes make the most of vertical living. Whether it’s a sun-filled loft in Tribeca or a modern great room in the Hamptons, these BHS listings prove that sometimes the best way to elevate a space is simply to let it rise.
55 Vestry Street #5C
22-foot ceilings and towering two-story arched windows fill the great room with golden western light throughout the day. The scale is dramatic yet calm, creating a space where even everyday moments feel elevated.
17121 Collins Ave #4803
A dramatic double-height dining area framed by soaring glass walls draws the eye straight to the ocean. The modern design and expansive scale give the home the feeling of a mansion in the sky.
104 Osprey Way
A double-height vaulted wood ceiling with exposed beams defines the living space in this modern barn. A sculptural fireplace rises along the wall beneath it, while walls of glass open the home to the surrounding grounds and pool beyond.
33 Nodine Pasture Road
A soaring peaked ceiling with exposed beams defines the living space, anchored by a striking 20-foot stone fireplace that rises from floor to ceiling. The scale feels grand yet warmly inviting.
9440 Old Cutler Ln
Towering 23-foot ceilings and a wall of glass define the living space in this contemporary Coral Gables estate. The dramatic scale frames lush garden views and a resort-style pool just beyond.
340 West 23rd Street
Soaring 20-foot ceilings define the living room, where a sweeping sculptural staircase curves gracefully through the space. The scale feels both grand and gallery-like, setting the tone for this remarkable Chelsea townhouse.
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