Basements don't exactly have the most stellar design reputation. They're often thought of as dank and dingy with dark corners and a mysteriously musty smell no one can quite pinpoint. But if you've ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Decorators refer to the ceiling as the "fifth wall" to remind themselves that it is just as important as any other part of a room. Yet the ...

One of life’s greatest missed opportunities is designing a room without considering the ceiling — breaking what designers call the “fifth” wall, either subtly or (gasp!) dramatically. At Apartment ...

Kesselman points out that in a small space, where opportunities for design are limited, a ceiling presents itself as an additional canvas. "Thankfully, from a color perspective, I have the ceiling to ...

If utilized to their greatest potential, basements can add ample space to your home. While most are below ground level and sometimes are windowless, dark and dingy, there are ways to lighten and ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...