Going dark, even black ... You can also use paint to add texture. In one recent project, Almonte applied a coat of paint to the ceiling, then pressed it with a broom before it dried.

Removing popcorn ceiling texture is a simple process, but you must first have your ceiling texture tested for asbestos. Check your local building codes and read up on what the EPA says about ...

Rossellini's kitchen is proof that drenching your space in darker hues (including the cabinets, backsplash, and ceiling ... market's continued love of dark colors, rich texture, and statement ...

“If I’ve got texture on the walls ... and the tin ceiling reflects a lot of light,” Mr. Wright said. “It took what was kind of a dim, dark space and made it bright, warm and cozy.” ...

Like cork walls, mirror tiles and avocado- green shag carpet, acoustic ceiling texture was all the rage in the 1970s and 1980s. Builders of thousands of new Colorado homes relied on it for a quick ...

My wife insisted on a smooth ceiling with no texture whatsoever. Easier to clean, she said. But how many people clean their kitchen ceilings, let alone an aging 4-foot-10 matriarch? More Builder ...

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