No matter the look of a room’s interior or the style of the decor, exposed ceiling beams can add depth and warmth to a home’s ambiance. The trend is more than a decor choice. Starter homes with ...

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.

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 ...

Dear Andy: This is an excellent idea for adding lighting and a fan to a room without access to existing wiring. Even if you did not need access to electrical wiring, adding box beams can be an ...

Whether you opt for paint, wallpaper, or another technique, you won't regret paying a bit of attention to the ceiling. Payal Bansal, the founder of Payal Bansal Interior Design, explains how unique ...

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 ...

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 ...

We've all been faced with that cookie-cutter room where the only "architectural details" are openings for a couple doors and windows (you might be sitting in one as you read this). Solutions for ...

From a refurbished apartment in Barcelona to the home of an architectural designer in London, our latest lookbook rounds up 10 interiors that celebrate the tactility of exposed wooden beams. Beams are ...

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 ...

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