Get inspired to give your mantel, door, table or ceiling a chic and shiny new look

Step inside a coastal New England home with a chic and tailored urban twist

Go From Ho-Hum to Instant Glam With a Coat or Two of Glossy, Colorful Varnish

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

The question of finish may be as crucial as color. See which of these 9 varieties suits your space — and budget

Whether you go for glossy, painted or matte boards, make your wood floor the star

Mask flaws, trick the eye, create drama ... a black ceiling solves a host of design dilemmas while looking smashing

Look up: Your ceiling may be crying out for some color

Visually raise or lower a ceiling, or just add an eyeful of interest, with paint from splashy to soothing

Choose a paint with some heft and a little sheen for walls and ceilings with long-lasting good looks. Here are some getting-started tips