Claire Morgan

I still remember the weekend I finally tackled my own living room accent wall. I had stared at that blank expanse behind the sofa for two years, and the moment those wood slat panels went up, the whole room shifted. That experience is exactly why I put this guide together. Our team spent weeks testing … Read more

Chandelier ceiling medallions are the detail most people forget about until they upgrade a light fixture and find themselves staring at a 6-inch hole where the old box used to be. I have been there. After replacing a dated ceiling fan in my own dining room, I spent an entire weekend trying to patch and … Read more

Looking up at a flat, blank ceiling every day gets old fast. I remember staring at mine for a full year before I decided enough was enough and started researching coffered ceiling kits as a weekend project. Coffered ceiling kits are pre-engineered packages of beams, mouldings, intersections, and connectors designed to drop into an existing … Read more

I remember the first time I saw a real tin ceiling in a restored Victorian home. The pattern caught the light from the windows and threw soft shadows across the room. It felt timeless. That feeling is exactly why tin ceiling tiles have stuck around for more than 130 years, and why searches for the … Read more

I remember the first time I walked into a basement with water-stained fiberboard ceiling tiles. The musty smell hit me before I even got to the laundry area. That experience is exactly why I started paying attention to PVC ceiling tiles, and after three months of installing eight different brands in real homes, I have … Read more

Our team has spent the last three months testing the best wood ceiling planks you can buy right now, and the results surprised us. We hung planks in three rooms of our office, sprayed them with bathroom steam, dropped a ladder on them, and even let the dog scratch one. Out of fifteen options we … Read more

If you’ve been scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram lately, you’ve probably noticed that shiplap ceilings are everywhere. The clean, horizontal lines add instant character to a room, whether you’re going for modern farmhouse, coastal, or a rustic vibe. After spending weeks researching and comparing products, our team put together this guide to the best shiplap … Read more

When I renovated my lake house last spring, I spent three weekends staring up at a popcorn ceiling and wondering if there was a way to give the entire room warmth without ripping out drywall. That project pushed me deep into the world of tongue and groove ceiling planks, and I came out the other … Read more

I spent three months installing and testing eight different peel and stick ceiling planks in my basement, bathroom, and bedroom. Some sagged within weeks, others held up perfectly. Here’s what I learned about picking the right product for your ceiling renovation. Peel and stick ceiling planks are lightweight panels with pre-applied adhesive backing. You press … Read more

I installed my first tin ceiling in a 1920s bungalow six years ago, and the transformation was so dramatic I have been hooked on metal ceiling tiles ever since. Since then, our team has tested dozens of patterns, finishes, and installation methods across kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and commercial spaces. This guide is the result of … Read more