You don't have to rely on paint to add texture to a plain ceiling. There are lots of diverse alternatives -- from easy options to intricate DIY projects.

A deep dive into the role of texture and patterns in interior design—the second interview of our quarterly series with architect Mary Cook.

QUESTION: I’m living in a new house that is only a few years old, and I have to fix some settling cracks in my ceiling. The problem is that my ceiling has a textured pattern that I can’t i ...