When fashioning a desk area around a sloped ceiling, go for a shallow depth (a more compact surface area is, after all, ...

Dear James: I like the openness of a high ceiling. Is it possible to remove some roof trusses to convert part of the ceiling to a high, sloped one or would it be too weak? — Gail V. Dear Gail: ...

Ceilings typically have been an overlooked part of a room makeover, but homeowners are starting to look up and consider options beyond the conventional flat ceiling that’s painted “ceiling white.” ...

Tom and Gayle Benson's 112-year-old home on Audubon Place has many historic architectural details -- from gracefully sloping ceilings to massive marble mantels and monumental ceiling medallions. But ...

Dear Pat: My living room has a pitched roof over it. Iwas thinking about removing some or all of the roof trusses toconvert it to a sloped ceiling with a skylight. Is this a feasibleproject, or will ...

One of the joys of touring an old, premodern pile isn't just looking around at the stately furniture and beautiful wall coverings, but looking up at the fine materials, intricate murals and meticulous ...

Dear James: I like the openness of a high ceiling. Is it possible to remove some roof trusses to convert part of the ceiling to a high, sloped one or would it be too weak? — Gail V. Dear Gail: ...