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 together? A ...

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 ...

Decorative plaster adds so much to a room and makes a ceiling come to life, much like a sparkling diamond necklace can offset one's décolletage. Fortunately, plaster artisans are alive and well and ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Older homes and vintage spaces often have far more architectural character than newer ones. Their small but impactful details, like decorative ...

Often touted as the fifth wall, the ceiling in today’s homes has become a defining design element in modern homes. “They are no longer just a functional element but visual canvases that add ...

Ceilings have been with us for as long as we have had a roof over our heads. So, naturally, a proper ceiling in a key room can stamp a house with an indelible sense of character. Joe Nuwamanya, an ...