I would not do beadboard or beams on a 8’ ceiling

Thanks for the response, Patricia. The beams are there structurally--but only 4: 2 across and 2 lengthwise. Like this houzz photo. Glossy or flat paint?

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Dining room will be more like this:

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When you try to upload, use Houzz Photo and then browse - it will take you to the location of your photos, which then can be inserted.

I think beadboard on 8' ceilings look great. I installed 4" t&g planks (similar look to beadboard) on my 8' ceilings after much consideration and just love it; can't wait to install more. It's sort of counterintuitive, many think it will bring the ceiling down, but I find it actually brings your eyes up.

Thanks, lindymoore, that is exactly what we plan to do! I am using the 4" t&g too. My designer said go for it, every picture you've pulled has this ceiling treatment! I plan to use a glossy white paint on ceiling boards and beams--what kind of paint did you use?