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 ...

The ceiling, or the fifth wall, as it’s referred to in design circles, is a decorators’ best-kept secret. “Personally, I abhor statement walls, unless the statement wall is the ceiling,” says designer ...

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 ...

When you think of interior design, you may be more focused on your home's flooring and walls. In recent years, though, ceilings have undergone trends of their own, including tiles, wood paneling, and ...

Ceilings are the most overlooked element in interior design. But you need good ceiling designs for homes to make your home look elegant WE ARE so caught up with choosing the right wall colors and ...

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