"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.

When you’re looking for drama, few architectural features pack more punch than a vaulted ceiling. But one variation on the ...

A plain painted ceiling was out of the question for this well-crafted Michigan home from interior designer and custom home builder Liz Hoekzema. The idea, inspired by the triangular lines of gables ...

Medieval stonemasons built soaring vaulted ceilings such as those of the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France, using techniques that are still not completely understood today. The challenge of ...

This home sits on two private, wooded acres of land, with 129-feet of Mississippi River frontage. The barrel-vaulted front entry with its architectural pillars and an expansive front porch set the ...