Exposed ceiling beams are a rare and exciting feature to have in your home — one that should elevate your existing space and personal style. However, selecting the right shade for your ceiling beams ...

Building a home from the ground up means you have a blank slate to infuse with character —whether by way of art, furniture, or finishes. If you’re looking to give your home a historic feel with a ...

Q: I love the look of beamed ceilings, especially the rustic look of old barn wood. My house didn’t come with these, but I want to add them. How can I do this on the cheap and still make it look like ...

Dear James: We are empty-nesters and plan to combine rooms for a more open floor plan. Box beans would look nice for some separation. What are some tips for adding box beams to the ceiling? -- Nick K.

Dear James: I want to add ceiling lighting and a ceiling fan to my living room, but there is no wiring up there. I would like to add decorative box beams and run the wiring through them. How can I do ...

Dear Jim: My children have finished school and left, so I want to remodel for more openness and energy efficiency. I plan to knock out some walls and add ceiling box beams. How can I install the box ...

Goodbye popcorn ceilings. Hello wood beams. Ceilings, which sometimes are referred as “the fifth wall,” aren’t always considered a decorative element in houses, but one of the current home trends is ...

In Palma, a resort town on the Spanish island of Majorca, wood is not easy to come by. Considering that Aina Salva and Alberto Sanchez, founders of local firm SMS Arquitectos, planned to build a ...

Q: One of my exposed beams runs across the center of my first floor sitting room. It goes from a left wall above a main fireplace to a right, outside wall of the room. I hope this makes sense. After ...