An interior designer focused on altering the appearance of a kitchen ceiling in order to create a stylish and more spacious room.Handyman Mason Hearn told the Richmond Times-Dispatch that one of his specialties is the ceiling or the fifth wall which he described as an often-overlooked opportunity in designing an exciting space.Mr Hearn that many designers often failed to make the most of the ceiling by simply painting it white and changing the lighting.He explained that in one cramped, dark kitchen he was able to open up the space and add natural light by drawing up plans to raise the ceiling by a foot. This enabled Mr Hearn to enlarge windows and remove a portion of a wall. He also added a wooden floating soffit above the kitchen island complete with recessed lights to make the ceiling an attractive, visual feature.Interior stylist Leanne Brownoff recently wrote for the Canwest News Service that it is important to understand the architectural style of a space in order to achieve a balanced design.