For so long, ceilings have been left white by default, helping to reflect light around a room and prevent a space from feeling too dark or closed in. However, many of us are now embracing more ...

The ceiling is valuable real estate in any room. While often overlooked or relegated to standard shades of white, the so-called "fifth wall" is an excellent opportunity to think outside the box and ...

Ceilings are usually the forgotten fifth wall – kept white and bare, even if the rest of a room has been meticulously decorated. But to professional designers, neglecting the ceiling amounts to ...

One of life's greatest missed opportunities is designing a room without considering the ceiling - breaking what designers call the "fifth" wall, either subtly or (gasp!) dramatically. At Apartment ...

When designing or renovating a space, the ceiling is typically one of the last factors considered. Generally, eye-level features—like furniture choices and wall paint colors—tend to take precedence.

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...