Paint tricks for low ceilings can help make a room feel larger and more open, or more cozy and intimate, without feeling claustrophobic. Just by smartly using color, you can create the illusion of ...

Recessed can lighting creates a brighter ambience that can mimic daylight—and it won't take up any space overhead the way a single fixture would. Unlike the clunky can lights of the '80s and '90s that ...

The venerable American designer Albert Hadley advised that “ceilings must always be considered. They are the most neglected surface in a room.” Hadley, who in his 70s, covered his own living room ...

When you’re decorating a room, it’s easy to obsess over what’s covering the floor and the walls. But what about the ceiling? It rarely gets much attention – beyond a coat of flat, white paint. And ...

Where low ceilings in period properties and cottages lend character and charm, in featureless contemporary properties they can feel claustrophobic. Smaller rooms (hallways, bathrooms, kitchens) can ...

In the grand scheme of things, lighting your dining area might not seem the most important facet of your renovation, but it's worthwhile to take extra notice. After all, your eating space should be a ...