For so long, ceilings have been left white by default, helping to reflect light around a room and prevent a space from feeling too dark or closed in. However, many of us are now embracing more ...

One of life's greatest missed opportunities is designing a room without considering the ceiling - breaking what designers call the "fifth" wall, either subtly or (gasp!) dramatically. At Apartment ...

Paint is "a great way to bring in a unique design feature for not a lot of money or effort," this designer says.

Paint tricks for low ceilings can help make a room feel larger and more open, or more cozy and intimate, without feeling claustrophobic. Just by smartly using color, you can create the illusion of ...

Dear Debbie: Is it worth the trouble to paint a ceiling? My partner thinks it will look great, but I am afraid it will pull the ceiling lower. Help. — Franklin Dear Franklin: For those who find ...

DEAR GAIL: One of our projects for the new year is to paint our house. We don't know where the time has gone but we've been here seven years and don't plan on moving. We are done with the builder ...

Most pro painters won’t give you a paint finish option when it comes to painting ceilings. It’s flat paint or bust. They’ll give you all sorts of reasons. Flat paint will hide any imperfections in the ...

Ceilings are usually the forgotten fifth wall – kept white and bare, even if the rest of a room has been meticulously decorated. But to professional designers, neglecting the ceiling amounts to ...

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