Glam up your kitchen ceiling without spending much by trying this old-school design move that's taken on a stylish new twist ...

A drop ceiling—also known as a suspended ceiling—conceals the plumbing or electrical work running overhead while allowing easy access to those elements in the future, should any adjustments or repairs ...

Though suspended ceilings (above, right) remain the most popular ceiling system option, facility managers report that 17% of their total building square footage still features an open plenum ...

If you're considering lowering a ceiling, self build expert Mark Stevenson takes you through the pros, cons and implications ...