WOOD WALL PANELING can trigger 1970s design flashbacks—dank basements cluttered with macramé wall art and rattan chairs. But recently, like the decade’s earth tones, the look has returned, this time ...

Wood panel ceilings are a great way to add character to a home, and are often worth the cost. You get better sound absorption and insulation from wood panel ceilings, but they can be more expensive.