Jennifer Sheahan: Use the ceiling to make a small space feel larger or to add drama 

Ceilings are often a forgotten canvas of interior design. Here are some creative ways to make your ceiling a standout feature in your home

Geometric vaulted ceiling at the Margadh Café & Wine Bar, RHA.

There is very little I regret about my home, but there is one thing I didn’t do that I wish I had. An interior designer I respect (though unfortunately, I can’t remember who it was) advised me to paint my ceilings in a high-gloss finish. I was asking for general advice about making small spaces feel larger, and this designer gave the correct advice that reflective surfaces are wonderful for creating depth and a feeling of extra space. I didn’t end up doing it — I flipflopped about whether I’d like the look and, in the end, I frankly just forgot  — but luckily, it’s an easily rectifiable oversight and I do plan to add a high-gloss finish to my ceilings next time I’m getting a fresh coat.

Forgotten canvas