As castles, mansions, and cathedrals have long proven, high ceilings add a lofty elegance to a building. Today, even average-sized homes take advantage of this design element, featuring tall spaces such as double-story living rooms and vaulted ceiling bedrooms. If you have high ceilings, you must take ceiling height into…
In some ways, choosing the right kitchen ceiling light is more important than shopping for ceiling lights designated for other rooms in the house. Not only do you need overall room illumination, the kitchen requires light that’s bright enough to work safely. A good kitchen ceiling light fulfills this dual…
“Ceilings must always be considered. They are the most neglected surface in a room.” – Albert Hadley It’s true—the ceiling is one of the most neglected surfaces in home design. But have you noticed that when you enter a room with a particularly unattractive ceiling, it really stands out? Spending…
“The kitchen really is the castle itself. This is where we spend our happiest moments and where we find the joy of being a family.” – Mario Batali What does your kitchen ceiling look like? If your home is a bit older, then you probably have a popcorn ceiling. Unfortunately,…
“The garage is the space for the hacker, the tinkerer, the maker. The garage is not defined by a single field or industry; instead, it is defined by the eclectic interests of its inhabitants. It is a space where intellectual networks converge.” – Steven Johnson The garage is rarely thought…
When was the last time you looked up while in the bathroom? If you’re like most people, you probably can’t think of a time when you purposefully looked up. It’s just that white space above you that you forget about. While there isn’t anything wrong with this, you’re missing out…
