Exposed ceiling rafters

A well-insulated home is not only cheaper to live in but also provides far more comfort as the seasons change. Knowing this, you might wonder how to insulate a ceiling with exposed rafters. This post combines up-to-date research and industry professional knowledge to answer your question. Insulating a ceiling with exposed rafters is more complicated […]

Raise the roof with revealed ducts that let it all hang out — and open a world of new design possibilities

Raked ceilings with exposed beams may look nice, but they are near-impossible to insulate. James Stapledon explains how he insulated the ceilings in his home to greatly improve thermal performance.

To add drama and airiness to any room, consider exposed ceiling beams overhead. Learn about their timeless allure and three ways to get the look at home.

Designer Robert McKinley's portfolio reads like a roster of New York hot spots: Sant Ambroeus, Ruschmeyer's, the Surf Lodge. But for him, Montauk, on the f

So we made some major moves in our home the past few weeks. After falling in love with opening up our ceiling in our kitchen... we finally pulled that design choice into the rest of the house, yes we tore out our ceilings throughout the entire main floor. During this process we have had so many people message, asking why we decided to take them out, because they are debating doing it too. Well, I will say, like most design, it is not for everyone. If you are on the fence of going down this…

This beautifully crafted renovation to a single-fronted Victorian terrace is the result of a close collaboration between the architect and the owner-builder.

Discover the charm of exposed beams in interior design, adding character and warmth to your space with this classic architectural feature.

Shannon Vos looks up at the different options for your room’s crowning glory – the ceiling.