New Developments Include ‘Fifth Walls’ and Other Trimmings

THE fancy ceilings being built into new construction in these rough economic times would seem a counterintuitive touch. And yet, since the downturn a few years ago, embellishments like coffers, six-foot-wide foyer domes, barrel vaulted hallways, Gothic arches, and step and tray ceilings are increasingly being used to lure buyers, as the latest way to […]