The role of lighting is essential in each kitchen, especially in regards to the ceiling. It establishes the mood of the area and significantly affects the ambiance of the whole room. However, choosing ...

Don’t fall into the trap of sticking with the default kitchen lights that your home or rental came with — it’s time to consider removing, upgrading, or adding onto the builder-grade fixtures you may ...

Blasting everything with one bright light won’t do. Here’s how to create a multilayered lighting plan like the pros do. By Tim McKeough When you’re renovating a kitchen, it’s easy to get swept up in ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Many years ago, I went to a friend’s home for the first time ...

Tray ceilings started to appear in the 1980s and quickly became commonplace in the 1990s. Ceilings now have become a focal point for many rooms, featuring beams, insets and lighted molding. If you ...

Four years ago, clients of mine wanted a new ceiling in their kitchen, both to rid the room of unwanted stipple and to allow for new lighting. Recently, I was back, and while the latest ceiling ...

Tray ceilings started to appear in the 1980s and quickly became commonplace in the 1990s. Ceilings have now become a focal point for many rooms, featuring beams, insets and lighted molding. If you ...

Ceiling design is often an overlooked aspect of your home, yet it can be a deal-breaker in defining the atmosphere and aesthetic. It goes beyond its functional purpose, for instance light flow through ...