If you purchase a home, some of the design choices that you inherit may seem strange. For example, why do homes have popcorn ceilings? The odd texture creates some problems for homeowners, like ...

Popcorn ceilings are on their way out. This subtle and attractive texture is taking over instead — it's clean, modern, and easy on the eyes.

Are you renovating your home and thinking about what to do with the ceilings? If your ceilings have texture, you may wonder whether they are popcorn ceilings or another finish entirely. There is a ...

Popcorn ceilings may not be as common in new builds today, but plenty of homes still have them, especially older ones. They can look surprisingly good when they're well cared for, so it's no surprise ...

Nothing makes a room look uglier than a popcorn ceiling, and scraping them off can be dangerous and ineffective. So why not ...

"You know what's a fun DIY weekend project? Scraping my popcorn ceilings!" said no one, ever. Between testing your popcorn ceilings for asbestos and enduring the subsequent avalanche of falling debris ...

Smooth over that old ceiling is easy.

If your home has popcorn ceilings, the chances are good that you've considered removing them. Not only is the style outdated, but some popcorn ceilings are also contaminated with asbestos. Luckily, ...

White popcorn ceilings. Plastic-lined upholstered furniture. Wall-to-wall carpet in varying colors. To some interior designers, these elements are cringe-inducing. All Minnesota-raised Victoria Sass ...

DEAR MR. MYERS: I purchased a home in February. The sellers had put in a fresh, new “popcorn” ceiling in the living room just before they listed it for sale. A week after I moved in, a large chunk of ...