Plastering time is close

Having decided to open up the second floor hallway ceiling we now have a 5m high ceiling which is currently being re-boarded following inserting foam insulation boards between the flat roof joists. The lighting wiring has been extended and re-positioned ready for an impressive 3m long chandelier, this will be a real focal point in the house, but before that the whole area now needs plastering which hopefully will be started this weekend.
I have to say Dael and Liam`s idea to fully open this area up was the correct one, the expanse is impressive to say the least and gives the house a grand appearance which it deserves. Why the original design had a "built in box" over the stairs just to provide a crawl through door to access the loft space is beyond me, our idea to make a loft entrance with a full height door through one of the 3rd floor rooms looks to be a much improved solution.
At a later date perhaps when the weather is warmer we will look at the installation of the dome or roof lantern in this area which will give the home a real wow factor in addition to letting in more natural light.