Create Spaciousness and Intimacy With a Ceiling Shaped Like the Sky

Gentle curves give your ceiling a well-rounded look

When a standard ceiling feels flat-out dull, consider the groin vault for double-barreled drama overhead

See the pros and cons of choosing soaring ceilings for rooms large and small

Think beyond the standard coat of paint, and make your ceiling pop with unexpected materials and glamorous finishes

Add beams, boards and other embellishments to that blank expanse for a room that looks dressed from head to toe

Lighting from X-ray shades, a wine-barrel table, suitcases as props ... this couple repurposes with enthusiasm and style in equal measure

This sustainable material is not just for rooftops. See these ideas for using it for fences, beds and rain barrels in your yard

Whether with a simple coat of paint or intricate molding, ceilings are getting some long-deserved attention in interior designs