Before you begin painting your ceiling, Vaamonde suggests moving as much furniture as possible from the room. Large pieces, however, can be pushed to the center of the room and covered completely with ...

When you think about painting a room, chances are you’re picturing giving your walls a refresh, or a makeover in a new color. But ceilings are a different type of canvas—one that can change the ...

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 ...

An apartment in Seattle’s North Capitol Hill neighborhood has a “Love U” message written on the ceiling of a dining room—you just can’t see it. Interior designer and principal at Le Whit, Liza Curtiss ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? It's easy to overlook the ceiling when you're painting a whole room, but you ...

Taylor Pittman got her Technical and Creative Writing Degree in 2021 and has a passion for video games and storytelling. She has enjoyed reading and writing since she was old enough to pick up a ...

There's nothing quite like a fresh coat of paint to make a room feel like new, but how many people feel comfortable and confident about painting a room themselves? The process can seem tedious, time ...

Think light and bright—and break out the paint brush! Your paint color picks do more than set the mood for your room. They can create an optical illusion to make your room look bigger, smaller, cozier ...

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 ...

In the Victorian era, ceiling medallions were an important part of home decor, often used as the base for light fixtures and always giving the rooms they occupied a sense of elegance. You can still ...