While she could always paint the ceiling, or add some funky wallpaper, she wanted to add some dimension and what better way to do that than to add wood beams! Now, you don't need to buy wood beams ...

DIY faux ceiling beams. With beadboard, fresh paint, updated lighting, and now faux beams, this hallway is a showstopper.

That being said, not all coffered ceilings are identical. While a more rustic style crafted with thick wood beams might call for a 14-foot ceiling, a grid pattern made with drywall might be ...