Ceilings

Want to add some spice to your rooms? Get rid of that boring white ceiling! Check out these easy ways to decorate the ceiling on a budget.   As you may know, I am on a mission to upgrade my … Read More

Like Wanda, I have also been working on updating my den / home office.  Most people would say that there wasn’t anything wrong with this room to begin with.  But I was a little tired of it and decided I … Read More

Have popcorn ceilings that you hate but don’t want the mess of removing it?  These 5 ways to cover popcorn ceilings will help to hide the ugliness. It seems that a lot of houses these days (my builder-grade home included) … Read More

If you want the look of a metal scroll ceiling medallion but don’t want to pay the price, this DIY ceiling medallion tutorial will teach you how to make one at a fraction of the cost. I have a chandelier … Read More

I have had many requests for the instructions on how to paint a gingham ceiling like the one that I did in my master bedroom and bathroom.  This gingham pattern adds interest to the ceiling and looks so much like fabric … Read More

Wallpaper implies by its name that it is only meant to be applied to walls and, of course, that is where we usually see it. However, there are embossed and ‘tin look’ wallpapers available that are paint-able and that provide … Read More

In the “old days”, ceilings in banks, schools, and other institutions were covered with painted, patterned tin, often to hide imperfections in the plaster. Today, faux tin ceiling tiles accomplish the same thing, look great, and are very easy to … Read More

I recently painted wide bold stripes on my kitchen ceiling in strong colors taken from the new wallpaper. It took courage to decide on such intense colors, but I’m glad I did. Now the room acts as a magnet drawing … Read More

In my house, the living and dining room ceilings are stucco over lath and plaster construction. The surface is in good condition, but it is very wavy. This was very apparent when painted a plain color. The unevenness bothered me. … Read More