Here’s how to tweak the shade of your ceiling paint to get the effect you want

More visual height is no stretch when you pick the right furniture, paint and lighting

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

High-shine finishes look good, are practical and can infuse your home with an air of glamour

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

Slather on some bold ceiling color for an instant — and eye-catching — transformation

A plain white ceiling isn’t always the best choice for a room. Consider these options for soothing to stunning effects

Get the best of both worlds with cabinets that only look open

As camouflage for damaged surfaces or simply for their rich texture and beauty, tongue and groove ceilings create high impact

Don’t ignore the blank canvas above your head. Wallpaper can transform it into a fabulous feature