Image via Patrick Ahearn Architect Cathedral ceilings are sometimes also called vaulted ceilings. They’re eye-catching, and they create one of the most visually appealing aesthetics in residential architecture. When the eye is drawn upward, as is the case with a vaulted ceiling, there’s a sweeping sense of drama. The room appears larger, brighter and airier as well. These are elements that work well in Hamptons design. Image via Alair Homes