"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While a ceiling is a fundamental component of any building, most are modest and rather forgettable.

Our vaulted ceiling ideas explore the magnificent design opportunities and varied vaulted styles that stem from this historic construction technique. A vaulted ceiling is where a ceiling angles ...

It’s said that hemlines fall with the economy. Ceilings may be following suit. The cathedral-ceilinged “great room” — a defining feature of big suburban houses for the past 15 years — is losing favor.

Notre Dame survived a massive fire months ago, but the beloved Paris cathedral is facing a new threat: a heat wave. The high temperatures bearing down on Europe may be a threat to the ailing building, ...