"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.

Q. I'm planning a room addition to our home and would like to make the ceiling a sloping, cathedral one. In the past few months I've been hearing about people building roofs like this without any ...

A vaulted ceiling can cost anywhere between $10,000 and $35,000, with variances occurring due to the size of the project, the materials, and the current structure of the home. But even though vaulted ...

Detroit’s grande dame is getting a face-lift. The remarkable murals on the Fisher Building’s vaulted ceilings suffered from years of leaks and ill-advised restoration efforts. Now the new owners — The ...

Kitchens with vaulted ceilings come with a risk. Building expert, Mark Stevenson explains why ...

In the 1924 Fugard & Knapp building on Cedar just east of State, there's a wealth of condos with double-height ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and interior balconies. One more just joined the ...

It's time to bring in the Christmas tree. First, look up in your living room. Will the tiptop fit under your ceiling? Most people who live with 8- to 9-foot-high ceilings have to bring out the ...