Bilotta's personal favorite retro trend making a comeback is ceiling beams. "For a long time, beamed ceilings were associated with the low-ceilinged, tiny bungalow homes of the 1940s.

The Helen Bernhard Bakery in Portland, Ore. refreshed its 97-year-old business with a new ceiling that was intended to have a vintage look. The business selected a sustainable thermoformed ceiling ...

Alternatively, if you want a ceiling wallpaper that contrasts with your walls, then a floral wallpaper design, or a wallpaper with a bold print or unexpected design element, would be perfect. 3.

As designers and DIYers look for a finishing flourish and a way to visually expand a room, they’re adding pattern to the ceiling—known as the fifth wall.