There are plenty of places to flex your design skills around the house, including jumping on inspirational living room ... lower areas in a room -- leaving a boring, white ceiling hanging above.

Dani Dazey made a name for herself designing the Trixie Motel in Palm Springs. Now she’s created her dream home in L.A., ...

A bright, modern living room with light brown leather furniture and ceiling beams. - Sheila Say/Shutterstock ...