I was going to pre-stain and install tongue and groove boards at one time. It was originally popcorn ceiling. After removing the popcorn, I added drywall joint compound to make a smooth finish. I added crown molding around the room and then repainted the walls and ceiling. The ceiling was a few shades lighter than the walls in the same color palette (instead of white).
How about Shiplap with big wood beams?
I was going to pre-stain and install tongue and groove boards at one time. It was originally popcorn ceiling. After removing the popcorn, I added drywall joint compound to make a smooth finish. I added crown molding around the room and then repainted the walls and ceiling. The ceiling was a few shades lighter than the walls in the same color palette (instead of white).
Here is a site that installed wood beams but they went for a rustic look for the final project. https://jaimecostiglio.com/2016/04/master-bedroom-ceiling-makeover.html
You might get some ideas from checking out these pictures:
https://www.pinterest.com/traceytillson/drop-ceiling-makeover/?lp=true
https://www.hgtv.com/design-blog/design/ceiling-design-ideas-to-inspire-you0
Have you considered painting a fun color?
Here are some ideas I found on =bedroom%7Cautocomplete%7C2&term_meta[]=ceiling%7Cautocomplete%7C2&term_meta[]=ideas%7Cautocomplete%7C2]Pinterest.