If a smooth drywall ceiling feels a bit too polished for your taste, there's one upgrade that instantly warms up a space: reclaimed wood beams. As opposed to freshly milled lumber, reclaimed beams ...

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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?

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.

Welcome to building.co.uk. This site uses cookies. Read our policy. Chilled ceilings and panels have long been the product of choice in mainland Europe whereas in the UK it is chilled beams which ...

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 ...