When was the last time you took a moment to simply look up? To look up at the night sky, to watch the clouds dance, or to appreciate the beauty of soaring vaulted ceilings? Have you ever taken a beat to revel in the intricacy of a pattern or a painted mural on the spaces overhead? If the answer is no, you might be missing out.
What’s referred to in the design world as the “fifth wall” — the ceiling — is often an underutilized and boring space. What if you took advantage of that square footage to add some wow to your home, to add some visual interest to the canopy above?
In this issue, we’re taking a look at the ways you can transform your ceilings, reimagine your roofline, or simply head out back and enjoy a starry night.
