Recessed can lighting creates a brighter ambience that can mimic daylight—and it won't take up any space overhead the way a single fixture would. Unlike the clunky can lights of the '80s and '90s that ...

Paint tricks for low ceilings can help make a room feel larger and more open, or more cozy and intimate, without feeling claustrophobic. Just by smartly using color, you can create the illusion of ...

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 ...

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 ...

The vibrant living room in the 2021 home, designed by Natalie Papier. It’s no secret that paint is one of our favorite low-lift, low-cost ways to brighten a room and bring in an extra dose of ...

When you’re decorating a room, it’s easy to obsess over what’s covering the floor and the walls. But what about the ceiling? It rarely gets much attention – beyond a coat of flat, white paint. And ...