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

In week 2 of our debate series, designers go head to head over how classic wood ceilings should be handled in modern times

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

Learn the pros, cons, cost and more for these two easy-to-use paints that are great for giving furniture a vintage look

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

These versatile neutrals can help create a range of moods in any room

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

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

Did a shade that looked perfect in the store turn out to be less than perfect on your walls? Let’s swap stories!

Low ceilings or odd-size doorways are no problem when you fashion a barn door from exterior siding and a closet track