Adding Wood Beams To Ceiling

Faux ceiling beams create a certain elegant yet warm character.

Adding wood beams to ceiling.

Rustic kitchen ceiling on a budget photo by courtesy of jenna sue design co. See how she did it. Antique wood beams with rustic details can add even more dimension to the room taking an otherwise boring ceiling area and transforming it. Cut the 2x4 lengths with a circular saw and install them between the joists flush with the bottom of the joist.

Existing ceiling joists can definitely be used but if you have removed the ceiling to install a new one this is a good opportunity to add blocking between the beams. This is particularly true for faux beams which are made up of three or four pieces of wood to create an empty box on the ceiling which can be lighter. Wood beams can transform a ceiling and a room adding warmth character and ambiance to the space. With a little help from her family and arizona faux beams jennifer stagg the diy savant behind the blog with heart was able to tackle this diy challenge and add beautiful faux wood beams to her great room ceiling.

Contemporary living room by portland photographers philip clayton thompson. They added a dark wood stain to complete the look. Real wood rafter tails make a great addition to any home exterior design adding the look of real rafter beams. Cut out marked area with a jig saw image 2.

They can be used in the bedroom living room or the kitchen. Normally a vaulted ceiling can make a room feel a bit cavernous but this bedroom looks warm and cozy with a wood stained ceiling and beams. A drill or additional tools may be required for this step depending on the fixture hold plank up to ceiling outlet and mark width and depth with a pencil image 1. For the columns they used three boards nailed into the drywall.

White ceiling beams add architectural charm while keeping a bright and spacious feeling. The can accentuate ceilings of interiors giving rooms a warm and cozy feeling with the exact look of real wood. Designer barry dixon frequently uses an octagonal pattern on a coffered ceiling to add the graceful geometry of this medieval design. Medallions at the intersection of the grid can add an elegant detail to a formal room design.

Wood beams were on the wish list for jenna of jenna sue design co. The most popular place to install faux wood beams is on the ceiling. Not for the faint of heart or the diy newbie installing decorative wood beams can be a daunting task. With so many finishing options available you have endless ways to style your ceiling.

In most instances they are not used for support and can be installed by the homeowner. Adding wooden beams to your interior design is a fantastic way of adding interest and detail to an otherwise blank area of the room. Creating faux wood beams. Faux wood beams benefits.

For a large formal room especially if the ceiling is very high a coffered ceiling application can amp up the elegance.