Let's not sugarcoat things: When it comes to decorating a home, the ceiling is the most overlooked surface. Many of us spend so much time searching for a beautiful rug or perfect paint swatch that, ...

Covering an old ceiling with new drywall is a big job—it requires basic drywall skills, heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, it’s the smartest way to go. We ...

Gazing upward is rewarded in famous buildings such as the Sistine Chapel, Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, and DC’s own Union Station. Not so much in most private homes, where bland drywall—or worse yet, the ...

Ceilings typically have been an overlooked part of a room makeover, but homeowners are starting to look up and consider options beyond the conventional flat ceiling that’s painted “ceiling white.” ...

Four years ago, clients of mine wanted a new ceiling in their kitchen, both to rid the room of unwanted stipple and to allow for new lighting. Recently, I was back, and while the latest ceiling ...

Ceilings aren't usually something that an average homeowner gets to choose, but if you're in the market to update the look of any room, changing your ceiling will have a big impact. If you're sick of ...

If you find yourself staring at damaged walls and ceilings in your home, it might be time for a little TLC and an update. The interiors of most homes are covered with gypsum wallboard, which is ...