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3 tips for designing a unique ceiling

It often goes unnoticed yet holds extraordinary significance: the ceiling! Alongside flooring, walls, furniture, and lighting, it is considered the fifth design element of a room and significantly ...
IF YOU’RE LOOKING to put a room’s décor over the top, lacquer up, say interior design pros. The multi-layered technique yields a mirror-like finish, and when applied to a ceiling, says interior ...
Forget boring white ceilings — the big interior design craze these days is covering the fifth wall in the room with wallpaper. While the idea isn’t entirely new — it’s been around for a few years — it ...
After years of stark minimalism dominating design trends, 2026 is embracing the "more is more" mantra of maximalism. "Expect ...
Under what circumstances would someone keep their ceiling white or off-white while the surrounding walls are a more vibrant color? How does this affect the overall feel of the room? Sharon Jantz, ...
Whether it’s an elegant living room or a luxury bathroom, coloring spaces in a single hue is gaining popularity. Nowadays, it’s common to wash an area of a home—ceilings often included—in a rich mauve ...
"We’re moving away from cold, over-sanitized spaces defined by smooth, glossy surfaces and 'perfect' finishes," says designer ...