Dear Debbie: Is it worth the trouble to paint a ceiling? My partner thinks it will look great, but I am afraid it will pull the ceiling lower. Help. — Franklin Dear Franklin: For those who find ...

Though suspended ceilings (above, right) remain the most popular ceiling system option, facility managers report that 17% of their total building square footage still features an open plenum ...

When you step into a truly luxurious home, you feel it: an almost imperceptible lift, a weightlessness, as though the house itself is breathing elegance. While finishes and furniture play their parts, ...