Beadboard is a type of wood paneling that has raised half-round vertical beads milled between flat lengths of board. Beadboard adds visual interest and a cozy feeling to a space, and it’s particularly ...
Dear James: I would like to add some unique ceiling during our dining room remodel project. Is beadboard or plank paneling an option I can install myself? — Dave B. Dear Dave: People often think of ...
Beadboard paneling is one of the fastest ways to take a room from builder-grade boring to high-end custom. Like many decorative treatments, beadboard has its origins in utlity. It was first used in ...
Dear James: I bought an older home, and the living room ceiling is in pretty bad condition. I am looking for a decorative ceiling that's easy to install myself. Is beadboard or plank paneling a good ...
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What To Know About Beadboard Walls

Explore the versatile world of beadboard! Learn about its history, installation, painting tips and uses in wainscoting and ...
Ceilings are the Rodney Dangerfield of homes. They get no respect. But there are plenty of easy ways to make over this oft-overlooked area, from the quirky charm of Victorian-era, pressed-tin tiles ...
Applying millwork to walls is a sure-fire way to wake up a sleepy room. Just like the exterior architecture of a house visually expresses a home’s style, amped-up walls of interior spaces also add ...
Ceilings are the Rodney Dangerfield of homes. They get no respect. But there are plenty of ways to easily make over this oft-overlooked area. “Historically, ceilings were highly decorated, but it ...
There has been talk about how to add interest to walls, create focal points and add wall texture, but the ceiling has long been overlooked. That's all changing now as ceilings get in on the act and ...