We opted to do a shiplap ceiling in our living room after the smooth one cracked down the middle. It's an older house & I'm not sure the builder owned a level so I didn't want to mess with trying to repair or replace the drywall. We just left the cracked ceiling & added furring strips. It wasn't the cheapest option but it went up really quick & looks great!
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