Ceilings don’t get much attention until a room feels short and closed in. You can’t raise them without a major remodel, but you can trick the eye into seeing more height and breathing room. A few ...

The venerable American designer Albert Hadley advised that “ceilings must always be considered. They are the most neglected surface in a room.” Hadley, who in his 70s, covered his own living room ...

Most people give it a coat of white paint and then forget all about it. That’s a missed opportunity. By Tim McKeough When you’re decorating a room, it’s easy to obsess over what’s covering the floor ...