What started as a routine evening putting something away in a bedroom closet turned into an exciting discovery for one couple renovating their new home.
In a post shared to Instagram by the account @fixitupwithmaryandjacob, the couple said that they became suspicious about their bedroom ceiling after noticing it appeared lower than both the hallway and the closet ceilings.Â
“One day I was putting something away in the closet in this bedroom and was confused how tall the ceilings in it were,” the post read. “Then I noticed the bedroom ceiling appeared to be lower than both the closet ceiling and the ceiling in the hallway.”
Curious about what might be hidden above the false ceiling tiles, the pair decided to investigate. Their hunch turned out to be right: above the drop ceiling was a much taller, intact original ceiling.
“We weren’t sure exactly what was going to be above this false tile ceiling but we are excited that it’s in decent shape!” they wrote, adding that they had been secretly hoping to uncover some original crown molding.
While the molding wasn’t part of the find, the extra height is a win for the renovation project as the couple started the process of taking down the tiles and claiming back the extra space.
Home renovation is popular across the U.S., with millions of homeowners choosing to update, remodel, or repair their properties each year.Â
The 2025 Home Renovation Survey by My Financial Programs found that nearly 43 percent of homeowners reported completing or planning a renovation in the past year.Â
Kitchens and bathrooms remain the most-popular projects, while exterior upgrades and energy efficiency improvements also rank high.Â
Costs vary widely, but the survey found that many households spend between $10,000 and $50,000 on renovations, often funding projects through savings, home equity loans, or credit.Â
Regional differences also play a role, with renovation activity particularly strong in states such as California, Texas, and Florida.Â
The couple’s ceiling discovery gained thousands of views and hundreds of likes on Instagram where people shared their reactions.Â
“Wait why would anyone lower a ceiling?” asked one commenter, while another said: “That’s so cool! It’ll feel so much bigger when it’s down!”Â
This isn’t the first time a homeowner has shared an unexpected renovation find. Last month, an amazing discovery in a 125-year-old house gained viral attention when it was dubbed a “time capsule”; and a man renovating a 100-year-old home in Massachusetts made a stunning original discovery behind the walls of his house.
Newsweek reached out to @fixitupwithmaryandjacob via Instagram for comment.
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