Setting wall and ceiling heights
Give walls different heights — or different heights at each corner — to model vaulted ceilings and sloped roofs in the 3D view.
Wall height (which is also the ceiling height) defaults to 8 feet — the residential standard. Change it per-room, per-wall, or per-vertex for sloped roofs.
Step by step
- 1
Change room ceiling height
Select the room (click an empty area inside the room). Inspector → Ceiling Height. Type the value (typically 8, 9, or 10 feet).
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Per-wall height override
Select a specific wall. The Inspector shows its Height — 8 feet by default, with quick presets (9', 10', 11') or a custom value. Use this for half-walls, partial walls, or walls that step up/down.
Select a wall — the Inspector shows its height, with quick presets and a custom option. - 3
Per-vertex ceiling heights (sloped/vaulted)
Inspector → Edit Ceiling Heights. Each room corner gets a height. Set different values per corner to create vaulted, sloped, or shed ceilings. The 3D view renders the resulting slope.
Raising one wall makes the ceiling slope up to meet it — a vaulted ceiling, in 3D.
Tips
8 feet for standard residential
Old homes and tract houses. 9 feet for new construction first floor. 10+ for high-end or formal.
Frequently asked questions
What's the standard residential ceiling height?
8 feet (most common). 9 feet for newer construction; 10+ for high-end.
Can I make a vaulted ceiling?
Yes. Use Inspector → Edit Ceiling Heights to set different heights at different corners — the 3D view renders the resulting slope.
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