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 ...

Roof leaks, overflowing sinks, tobacco smoke and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that is impossible to conceal with plain old paint. But cover the stain with a coat of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Designer Greg Natale has a fondness for ceilings. “I find they’re too often overlooked,” he says. “Just like walls, they shape a room’s proportions, light and personality. Treating them as the ‘fifth ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Kesselman points out that in a small space, where opportunities for design are limited, a ceiling presents itself as an additional canvas. "Thankfully, from a color perspective, I have the ceiling to ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Drawing eyes away from interiors isn’t ...