Add texture and warmth with these painted and stained wood ceiling ideas. Find ceiling design inspiration for living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens.

In fact, pure white ceilings can reflect up to 85% of the light that hits them. However, if you want your beams to be a focal point, it's best to go with wood that offers contrast.

Wood strengthened with iron oxide nanoparticles could replace steel and concrete. FAU scientists boosted stiffness and hardness, creating a renewable, sustainable building material.