Painting your drop ceiling tiles is like giving them a new wardrobe — only less expensive and easier to maintain. The trick ...

Artisans have been affixing plaster decorations to walls and ceilings for centuries--mostly in imitation of Greek and Roman bas-relief. In modern times, the practice peaked in the early 19th ...

Answer: Modern ceiling medallions, like yours appears to be, are indeed made of urethane, a lightweight plastic. Construction adhesive holds them to the ceiling. Usually there are also a few nails ...

Plaster is traditional, but plaster medallions are more expensive and fragile. Modern ceiling medallions can also be crafted from brass, wood, and PVC. To choose your ceiling medallion’s design ...

Many French, Greek and Italian palaces dating back to the 18th century had ornate ceilings trimmed with molding, coffers and medallions. In contemporary homes, these types of ceiling adornments ...

Ceiling medallions aren't only in the hallowed halls of historic homes art museums, but a popular design flourish you may see in many people's homes, or even have in your own. The raised ceiling ...

A contemporary take on a ceiling medallion by architect Davis Jahncke in the home of Mia and Minor Jahncke. Jeff Strout; Tanga Winstead uses a striped wallpaper to emphasize the geometry in her ...

How to install a decorative ceiling medallion, according to a custom home builder. Plus, how to choose the right ceiling medallion for your home.