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

Modern, simple and even usable in some outdoor spots, Ron Rezek's Cirrus ceiling fan will change your mind about this much-maligned fixture

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

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

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

Go bold overhead for a touch of intimacy or a punch of energy

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

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

Ceiling fans get a bad rap for being clunky and outdated, but these streamlined styles and a bevy of pros beg to differ