Topic > tent in subsequent periods. Wood paneling, gilding, paintings and tapestries were the most popular wall applications. Gilded, carved and plaster ceilings were the most used during the periods. Craftsmanship was emphasized and there was a general lightness of design, especially compared to comparative English periods. Walls and ceilings were a vital part of the design, because these areas were the most emphatic areas of the room. The furniture was important but lackluster when contrasted with the splendid delineation of shapes surrounding the rooms. Perhaps the greatest teaching of these periods is the emphasis on the seventh plane, something so thoughtfully considered in modern times.