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 ...

Dear Dean: When you are remodeling or just redecorating a room, think of the ceiling as the fifth wall. Unlike the vertical walls, no matter what direction you are facing in a room, the ceiling is ...

We're all used to seeing beadboard in utility areas, such as the mudroom, but I've noticed this wall treatment appearing more and more in the important rooms of a house, the ones used every day by all ...

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 ...

Q. I attended a Christmas party at a home that had wainscoting. It was gorgeous. The beadboard wainscoting was painted a different color than the wall above to accent it. What can you tell me about ...

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 ...