Smooth ceilings might look elegant, but they can lead to more noise and echoes throughout your home. Muffle the sound with one of these textures.

Popcorn ceilings, with their characteristic bumpy texture, were a popular home feature from the 1950s to the 1980s. Their aesthetic appeal has faded over the years, and now, many homeowners find ...

Emily and Shane hated their textured ceilings, but felt stuck with them because they weren’t ready to deal with the mess and trauma of drywalling. Finally, they just couldn’t take any more of those ...

Before you do anything else, test your ceiling for asbestos. Popcorn ceilings gained popularity from the 1950s to the1980s because the texture helped soundproof rooms and acted as a fire retardant.