"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It might be easy to overlook the ceiling — what designers call the "fifth wall" — when revamping a room, ...

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 ...

Exposed ceiling beams are a rare and exciting feature to have in your home — one that should elevate your existing space and personal style. However, selecting the right shade for your ceiling beams ...

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 ...

White ceilings have long been the default — they're versatile, bright, and safe. But with new color trends on the rise, it ...

Wood panel ceilings are a great way to add character to a home, and are often worth the cost. You get better sound absorption and insulation from wood panel ceilings, but they can be more expensive.

You could never accuse Michelangelo of settling for a boring white ceiling. The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel is among the world’s most glorious places to look up and enjoy the view. Tokyo’s Senso-ji ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. We’ve just bought a cottage with a little loft conversion — the ceiling slopes almost to the floor, with lots ...