When thinking of accent areas in a room, the ceiling is hardly considered. But this stunning design can be the perfect ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Made primarily from joint compound, ceiling textures are used for a variety of aesthetic and acoustic reasons. When your ceiling finish is ...

The ceiling — sometimes referred to as a room’s fifth wall — often gets short shrift in decorating schemes. Walls and furnishings take center stage while the acreage overhead receives a coat of ...

Ah, texture. It’s the cinnamon of an interior design scheme. An ingredient that everyone seems to forget about, but are then pleasantly surprised by how much depth and spice it can add to a dish, or ...

In early 2007, the Sidwell Friends Middle School in Washington, D.C., was awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum rating by the U.S. Green Building Council. The private school ...

Interior design trends shift over time, but one fact that is universally agreed upon is that popcorn ceilings are a big no-no. The outdated textured ceiling format looks unappealing and sloppy.

For many years, contemporary interiors were dominated by smooth surfaces and minimalist finishes. Today, designers are moving ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A closeup of popcorn ceiling in a home - MC Media/Shutterstock Nothing dates a home quite like popcorn ceilings. Mostly popular ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Popcorn ceilings were popular back in the 1950s to 1980s, when they became a cheap and easy way to hide imperfections on drywall. This ...