If you own a home with popcorn ceilings, you've probably spent some time fantasizing about having them disappear. While you can find online tutorials for scraping off the textured surface, it's a tedious and incredibly messy endeavor.

For an affordable DIY [1] alternative that also adds character, consider covering your popcorn ceiling with wooden planks!

After scraping off some of the popcorn ceilings in her 1970s French country home, Edith & Evelyn Vintage [2] blogger Cindy decided to go the wooden-plank route, and the result is pretty stunning. Her only regret? Not doing it sooner!

For tips on pulling off the look, check out Cindy's tutorial on Hometalk [3]!