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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whimsical or elegant, fabric or paint tenting can take your rooms to new heights