No one wants to live in a blank box. While the idea may be appealing during a construction phase, the reality of living in a space without any architectural features can quickly turn dull. Certain ...

A basement with a low ceiling can feel more like a cramped cave than a usable part of your home. Many homeowners simply ...

In planning a basement remodel, your goal is to carve out living space that feels comfortable and looks like a natural extension of your home. As you explore design ideas for your basement remodeling ...

Never forget about the fifth wall when it comes to interior design. Ceilings—which are often overlooked by homeowners—are a blank canvas for designers. "I'm a huge proponent that ceilings are the ...

Q: I made the mistake of walking through several million-dollar homes one afternoon and saw a feature that I want to install in my own home: a coffered ceiling. I have a living area that I would like ...

Most coffered ceilings cost between $3,000 and $4,500, though most homeowners will spend an average of $3,750 on a 150-square-foot ceiling. A coffered ceiling price is largely dependent on the ...

When it comes to home decor, wall color and furniture selection are the usual focal points of decorating. It's easy to overlook the statement-making architectural elements of a room, like decorative ...

FALMOUTH — As a design writer, I tend to be the family expert when it to comes to home-decor trends. Four years ago, however, when we were renovating our kitchen, my husband, a fishing tackle ...

Ceilings are reaching new heights. These days, "10 feet is the new 9 feet," said architect John Cetra of New York-based CetraRuddy Architecture, noting that home buyers love high ceilings because they ...