Ceiling roses are a subtle yet striking architectural feature that can enhance the charm and authenticity of a period home. Typically crafted from plaster, these decorative pieces were historically ...

The ceiling may not be the first place you look when you begin styling your space, but there are reasons why you never want to forget the ceiling when designing a room. Ornamental plasterwork on ...

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Save the plaster! This might have been the rallying cry of Julia Child, were she a preservationist rather than a chef. “Preserving nice plaster work, if possible, is always worth it,” reBUILD Workshop ...

ORLANDO, Fla. - Ken Wildes crouches next to a cardboard box and plucks out a rose hand-formed from clay. He holds the rose in his fingertips and points out the flaws. See how the petals are pressed ...

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 ...

Whether you opt for paint, wallpaper, or another technique, you won't regret paying a bit of attention to the ceiling. Payal Bansal, the founder of Payal Bansal Interior Design, explains how unique ...

San Francisco’s Victorian homes are known for their ornate features. From decorative moldings to carved fireplaces to the crests looming above you as you enter the front door, these characteristics ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The ceiling is the most visible of domestic surfaces. Yet it is also the most overlooked. We can devote hours ...