The beams on the ceiling are stylish, but at the same time cozy element decor. They will bring the much-missed atmosphere of rustic warmth to the interior. However, the selected material will support stylistic idea and can correspond to both modern and classical trends.
Design features of low and high ceilings
- In an interior with low ceilings, ceiling crossbars of a simple design, for example, along or across the room, will look harmonious.
- IN compact room It is better to replace the timber with a board or plastic. They will save space.
- To prevent the ceiling from appearing low, it is better to use a light palette.
- Indoors with high ceilings Complex designs and dark-colored finishes will look appropriate.
Types and materials of ceiling beams
Bearers
Concrete floors
They are most often used in the construction of urban multi-storey buildings and industrial premises. A concrete ceiling beam will look harmonious in an interior with a modern style, such as loft, grunge, minimalism.
Rarely used in the construction of urban housing, more often in cottages, dachas or for individual renovations. Solid or laminated timber has square shape. It is most often used as a ceiling.
The log has a round shape. The material is more expensive than timber, but it looks better in the interior from an aesthetic point of view.
Metal ceiling
Metal is stronger and has a longer service life. In the interior of the house they can be decorated or hidden; when open they will look harmonious in an urban industrial style.
The photo shows a spacious room mansard type in high-tech style, the ceiling beams are made of metal.
Imitation
Beams acting as interior decoration should support the overall style.
Tree
Ceiling crossbars made of wood will add to the interior rustic comfort. Ceiling beams made of timber look luxurious and massive; they are best used in a spacious room, as they are quite voluminous and large structures will take up a lot of space.
For finishing standard city apartments or small rooms It’s better to choose boards, they are more compact. The board can also be part of a structure where a solid beam is used as a base.
Plastic
Polyurethane or plastic false ceiling beams can become an analogue of wood. The material is not environmentally friendly, but it wins in price and variety. Visually, such ceiling crossbars will differ little from natural wood.
Drywall
By finishing the ceiling with plasterboard panels, you can hide communications, while emphasizing the desired style in the interior. In addition, it is possible to install lamps in plasterboard ceiling beams.
In the photo, the ceiling beams are constructed of plasterboard and decorated with concrete-like plaster.
Ceiling finishing material
Tension fabric
Stretch ceiling is one of the most common finishing options. The popularity is due to ease of installation, great variety and relatively low cost. Tension fabric heats up to 60 degrees and is fixed in each side of the room. The material can have a glossy or matte surface, which allows you to choose best option for style in the interior.
Lining
Wooden lining will look harmonious in a room with high ceilings. In a city apartment, the lining can be painted in a light shade, so it will visually hide the minimum amount of space.
Suspension
A plasterboard ceiling can have a flat or multi-level surface. The ceiling will be decorated with beams, stucco moldings or built-in lighting, depending on stylistic preferences. The design is made from metal frame and sheets of drywall attached to it.
Painting
Requires a perfectly flat surface. This finishing method is easy to apply and comes in a wide variety of colors. The ceiling will be decorated with plinths, stucco moldings or crossbars.
The photo shows a stylish minimalist bedroom in eco-style.
Wallpaper
To apply wallpaper you will also need a prepared surface. An interesting option would be finishing with photo wallpaper.
Location options
Across
The transverse arrangement of the ceiling crossbars will visually bring the room closer to a square shape, expanding the walls. In a spacious room, you can use a full-fledged beam, complementing the picture with low chandeliers or spotlights. A compact room will have enough boards to support the interior in the desired style.
Along
The longitudinal arrangement of the ceiling beams will make the room longer. By decorating LED flight panels you can get the effect of floating in the air.
Diagonally
The diagonal arrangement of the ceiling crossbars will make the room more voluminous. This method of finishing looks interesting in a modern living room interior. The crossbars can be located along the entire perimeter of the ceiling or occupy only a part.
Half the ceiling
Finishing the ceiling will partially visually divide the room into two zones, while maintaining the area. For example, in the kitchen this way you can separate the cooking area from the dining area.
Cross laying
This arrangement of ceiling beams will make the space voluminous. To emphasize the relief and unusual way location, the color of the beams can be made contrasting with the main color.
Dividing a room into zones
A great way to zoning space. The design on the ceiling will indicate the desired zone or divide the room into two areas. For example, in a studio apartment, beams can be located in the cooking area, thereby separating the rest of the space, or in the bedroom, a complex structure will decorate sleeping area, indicating a sleeping area.
Roofing structures
An interesting interior solution would be to erect a structure on the ceiling based on the principle of a roof structure, for example, a “rack” or “truss”. It is these structures that are located under the roof of the building, holding it. Such structures are suitable for interior design with high sloping ceilings.
The photo shows a bright kitchen-living room, ceiling beams are made according to the principle of roofing construction.
Unusual way of installation
The methods of arrangement can be completely different from beautiful patterns that make up any design to complex geometric shapes. Complex ceiling structures will look harmonious in a room with high ceilings.
Decoration methods
Aging
The aging effect is characteristic of many styles, such as Provence, shabby chic, rustic. In the interior, such items look rustic, cozy and warm.
Painting
You can make the ceiling beams stand out by painting them in a color contrasting with the ceiling, for example, red beams on a light background. In this way you can play up any theme or add some bright details to the interior.
Varnish coating
Varnished wooden ceiling beams will retain the unique grain of the wood. Varnishing will make the material brighter and protect it from harmful effects. A similar finish is suitable for interiors in country, loft, and chalet styles.
Patterns, carvings
Painted patterns or wood carvings will look not just luxurious, but unique. Patterns and openwork carvings will fit perfectly with the Russian style. A more discreet type of carving is suitable for decorating a classic interior.
Color selection
White
White ceiling beams against a light background will look very gentle. The ceilings do not seem low and the design will have its own “zest”. The beams look interesting white against the background of a ceiling in pastel shades.
In the photo, the bleached boards on the ceiling look very gentle; they fit harmoniously into the bedroom interior with a pastel color palette.
Brown
The classic design is brown wooden ceiling beams against a white ceiling. Due to the contrast of colors, you can adjust the space of the room.
The photo shows a spacious kitchen-dining room. The ceiling decoration is made of white wooden slats and contrasting brown beams.
Grey
Gray ceiling beams on a light background do not have a strong contrast, but still stand out in the overall picture. The combination of rural details and a fashionable color that is relevant today looks interesting.
Beige
Beige ceiling beams look harmonious both on a flat ceiling and on a slatted one. A light shade close to the color of natural wood will decorate the interior of a house or bathhouse in any style.
Black
Contrasting black ceiling beams will successfully complement the room in modern style, echoing other details of decoration or furniture.
Bright
Ceiling crossbars bright shade will decorate a modern interior or a children's room. Bright color can be combined with other details in the interior, such as textiles, decorative elements or small pieces of furniture.
Photo in the interior of the apartment
Kitchen
The location, color and material of the ceiling beams depend on the size and stylistic direction of the kitchen. In a compact room, minimalist straight crossbars on a glossy surface will look harmonious. Another way to save space is to use light-colored ceiling beams. In a spacious kitchen, the location will depend entirely on the layout of the room or the style of the interior.
The photo shows a kitchen interior with a black set. Partial finishing of the ceiling with crossbars separates the cooking area.
Living room
The ceiling in the hall will be decorated with beams against the background of a flat surface. Depending on the area of the room, the crossbars may have a light palette, identical or similar to the main color ceiling decoration. Or contrast against the general background, thereby playing the role of the main object in the room.
Bedroom
Wooden beams will make the bedroom more comfortable. The design can be around the entire perimeter of the ceiling or just above the bed, designating the sleeping area. The color of the finish depends on the style of the room.
The photo shows a gentle bedroom in pastel colors. The ceiling has a structure made of plasterboard and decorative crossbars.
Children's
In a children's room, ceiling beams will support a themed design, such as marine or eco style. Crossbars can become part of the image of the room.
Hallway and corridor
If the hallway or corridor is small in size and lacks natural light, then the optimal solution would be a modest ceiling structure in the form of several crossbars along or across the room.
Bathroom
When decorating your bathroom, you should take into account the constantly changing humidity. The optimal solution would be to use plastic or polyurethane false ceiling panels, which can also imitate the desired material.
Photos in the interior of the house
With sufficient space in a private home, there are more opportunities to implement ideas. In log houses with load-bearing log or cobblestone beams, there is no need to camouflage them; it will be enough finishing in the form of sanding or painting.
The photo shows a chalet-style country house. The finishing and filling are made of natural materials.
Cottage interior or country house with a high sloping ceiling will be decorated with a voluminous structure made of wooden beams, repeating the roof structure.
IN country houses and baths, finishing made of natural wood will look most harmonious, emphasizing the proximity of nature.
By finishing the attic with beams, you can create your own secluded corner, which will turn into a cozy bedroom or a place to relax.
The bathhouse will also radiate the warmth and comfort of a real Russian bathhouse; the load-bearing or decorative beams just need to be sanded and coated with special paint or varnish.
Matching Styles
Loft
The loft style is characterized by minimal or complete absence decorative finishing. If there are metal, concrete or wooden ceiling beams in the room, then they should definitely be left. In their absence, false beams will help, which can also adjust the space.
Provence
The interior in Provence style is made in light pastel colors and mainly from natural materials. Wooden beams can be painted in one of these shades or have the original color and texture of the wood. This trend is characterized by artificially aged pieces of furniture and decoration.
The photo shows a kitchen in olive color in Provence style. The ceiling is finished in one color with an aged effect.
Country
Country style is difficult to imagine without wooden beams. A spacious room will be decorated with complex structures made of timber; in a small room, simple wooden boards in the right direction will be enough.
Scandinavian
The interior in the Scandinavian style has a light, most often white, color scheme. Natural materials such as wood or stone are used to decorate and fill the room. Ceiling beams made of bleached wood will look harmonious in the interior.
Modern
The ceiling in a modern style can be decorated with beams made of wood, metal or plasterboard. The arrangement can be simple or complex geometric figure. The design will be supplemented stylish lamps, LED strip or Spotlights.
Classical
Interior in classic style decorate smooth wooden or plaster beams. Cross-on-cross masonry will look harmonious.
Chalet and rustic
Chalet and rustic style are characterized by a cozy atmosphere alpine house. Wooden ceiling crossbars do not have to be painted; the original color, texture and pattern of the wood will come in handy. In such a design, it is appropriate to use lamps with warm light, emphasizing the comfort and warmth of the interior.
The photo shows a chalet-style attic. The decoration is entirely made of natural wood.
Lighting and backlighting
Different types of lighting will have completely different result. Spotlights can be mounted in the crossbars or between them in the ceiling.
For complex volumetric structures, mobile lamps can be attached directly to the beams and change their position if necessary.
The chandelier should reflect the overall stylistic idea, for example in a country style room it could be low forged chandelier, and the Provence interior is neat with several textile shades.
An unusual effect is created by the LED strip; recessing it into the side parts of the beam creates a feeling of floating in the air.
With your own hands
Before you begin the repair, you need to decide on the size of the beams and the distance between them. The distance between the beams depends on the area and height of the room.
- In a room with high ceilings, it is permissible to place beams close to each other, so the room will seem a little lower.
- Accordingly, in a small room it is better to mount the ceiling beams at a sufficient distance.
- The length of the beams depends on the desire to finish the room along the entire length or highlight only a part.
One of the easiest ways to build ceiling crossbars is to make them from foam plastic.
- Foam sheets are cut the right size and glued together into a bar.
- After which they can be covered with a film that imitates wood or plastic and fixed to the ceiling. Installation is quick and effortless.
How to attach beams to the ceiling
For each material different weight and the properties, respectively, the fastening are also different.
- Before starting work, it is necessary to reproduce the marks on the ceiling where future crossbars will be fixed.
- For foam beams, liquid nails are sufficient.
- To be sure of the result, the ceiling can be primed.
Wooden decorative beams are secured using bars, which are attached to the ceiling at a distance of 1 meter. The wooden false beam is fixed with self-tapping screws on top of the bars.
The photo shows a diagram of the installation of wooden and polyurethane beams.
Photo gallery
Ceiling finishing important detail in the interior. Ceiling structures good way Give the design personality and character. In an apartment with a modern style, the ceilings can be made of plastic or metal; in a modern and provincial design, natural wood will look harmonious. Below are photo examples of the use of beams on the ceiling in rooms for various functional purposes.
Long gone are the days when a beam on the ceiling was considered the destiny of a rural home and served only as a support for the ceiling and roof. Recently, decorative decks are finding more and more fans, including among residents of big cities. They look appropriate and organic in a wide variety of, sometimes even unimaginable, design styles. But only if you beat them correctly.
Initially, ceiling beams did not play a decorative role in the interior of the house. They were installed exclusively as a support for heavy attic floor. If you have such a house at your disposal, then it is not necessary to hide these structures. After all, some style solutions require the presence of such decor, and many compatriots, in the absence of such, even order the creation of non-hidden false beams made of polyurethane. In addition, ceiling beams are successfully used to zone space, for example, to separate work and dining areas in the kitchen, and to visually expand rooms. Thus, with a little imagination and using old beams that have fallen into disrepair, you get a truly exclusive interior. As a decorative element, such products can be installed in the kitchen and bedroom, living room or office, as well as in the corridor, depending on the size of the room. Methods for finishing ceiling beams if their wood has lost its attractive appearance:- The first option: you can decorate it using a false beam made of polyurethane, because this material successfully imitates the texture of wood.
- In addition, you can decorate the structure with ropes, as in restaurants in seaside cities.
- To hide flaws in the surface of the beam, you can turn to the good old finishing method - painting.
- If the imperfections are significant, all unevenness should be repaired first using putty and primer. Then paint is applied, and you can give preference not only to traditional pastel colors, but also choose bold ones bright colors, contrasting with the general color scheme dwellings.
- If you are decorating a room in a high-tech style, then you can choose paint of a metallic shade, complementing such a beam with “Ilyich bulbs” and unmasked wires. But the French rural style involves the presence of whitewashed ceiling beams.
- For country style coloring composition should have the effect of “aged wood”.
- If desired, you should not just cover the product with paint, but apply painted elements to it, using the services of an artist. Alternative a budget option– use of ready-made stencils for painting.
- A popular idea for decorating ceiling beams is to install lighting sources, regardless of the material from which they are made.
- Antique-style lamps, for example, in the shape of a wheel, look best on a natural deck, and it would be good to install light sources in the form of candles.
- If the beam is thinned, then lighting must be delicate.
- You can also use spotlights that are cut into the frame or carried out using brackets attached to the beam.
- Another option related to lighting systems is installing an LED strip on the beam. As a rule, it is attached around the perimeter of the room.
- But if the room has an oblong appearance, then it is possible to install one tape on the central beam. The illuminated deck attached on top of the stretch ceiling looks original.
- If you have ceiling beams in the kitchen, you can do this. Lower the beam below the ceiling level, subsequently fixing it in a stationary state. Attach hooks to the structure to hang as decoration. various dishes- from glasses to frying pans, bunches of aromatic herbs, baskets and dried flowers, pots with indoor plants. In addition, this option is best suited for implementation in rooms with excessively high ceilings.
- If the beams are real and in good condition, you can attach them to hanging chair or a swing. But remember that such structures cannot be mounted on an imitation, even a well-made one.
- An interesting technique that can be used to beat a ceiling beam is to create a reflection effect. Photo wallpaper or mirror tiles should be glued to the underside of the structure. Such a solution can affect visual expansion; the room appears larger than its size.
- Stretch ceiling. In this case, the panel is lowered below the level of the beams. However, the room loses height. And it is advisable to arrange tension structure, consisting of several levels.
- Plasterboard ceiling. To disguise the deck, you should install a frame in the shape of the letter “P” around it. In this case, the structure must be attached to ceiling surface, and not to the beam.
- Coffered ceiling. This option is the most sophisticated among others proposed and the most expensive. In addition to beams, this design involves the creation of other elements: cornices, borders, cells, recesses. Choose any shape of cassettes - rhombus, square, polygon.
- Lining. The easiest option to hide the ceiling beam is to cover the surface with clapboard. An edged board will also work.
Beams on the ceiling represent an excellent opportunity to add zest to the interior, a sense of style and, in some way, enrich the home. There are many ways to restore, decorate, decorate them to inner space looked complete. The most extreme option is to completely disguise the deck.
A beam on the ceiling can be more than just decoration. Its use has a number of advantages that will serve as a bonus to the original interior:
- If you decide to put plasterboard ceiling, the beam will help hide the joints between the sheets. This will have a positive impact on the overall appearance coverings.
- Hollow beams allow you to hide wiring, pipes and other communications in them.
- If you wish, you can use them to install additional lighting- for example, mount it directly into a yard or turn it into a kind of frame for LED strips.
- The use of ceilings as an element of the interior allows you to emphasize the style of the room;
- Suspended structures - lamps, decorations and even TVs - can be attached to beams made of durable materials (stone, wood, metal).
Of course, we should not forget about the main function - load-bearing, especially in private homes. However, in modern design beams are increasingly used as a stylistic device. We invite you to familiarize yourself with our photo selection to understand what the implementation of such an idea might look like.
Examples of using beams in the interior
There are many design ideas that allow you to transform a beam from a structural element into a beautiful decoration.
Straight wooden beams that contrast in color with the ceiling look very nice in classic interior. They add monumentality to it, at the same time making the room wider.
The ceiling looks voluminous and textured, and additional sources spot lighting helps enhance the effect.
Rough beams made of natural wood can be emphasized with imitation stone on the wall - this will make the room look fresh and unusual.
However, try to avoid dark tones of the flooring - they may seem rough.
The load-bearing beam is favorably emphasized by thinner perpendicular crossbars in contrasting colors. Illuminate it with spotlights for greater effect.
This technique is good for both large and small rooms - it visually adds space and looks good. It is best used between the kitchen and open balcony- this way you can effectively zone the premises.
By the way, you don’t have to stick exclusively to straight lines. If the beam is used as a decorative element, and not as load-bearing structure, she may well be curly.
This solution will hide the wires and just look beautiful. The main thing is to carefully consider the pattern so that it is in harmony with the style of the rest of the room.
As an example, we chose multidirectional rays diverging from the horseshoe framing the lamp - a simple but effective technique that allows you to visually expand the room.
Suitable for high-tech interiors metal beams. They look unusual, and you can choose almost any shape. Such an airy relief beam as in the photo is more suitable for spacious rooms - it hides a lot of the height of the room.
A nice bonus: Metal is one of the strongest materials. Therefore, you can use the structure to hang chandeliers and decorative items.
However, even in a classic interior, metal beams can look beautiful and appropriate - the main thing is to choose laconic straight lines and a discreet shade.
In this case it is better to choose wooden ceiling- the contrast of the two materials looks very impressive and stylish.
It’s better not to try to experiment with color - not every paint will fit well on metal, and even choose good decision It's hard enough.
Open ceiling beams are more suitable for living rooms and halls of a two-story house - that is, rooms where their use is height-appropriate.
Volumetric curly elements look stylish and add warmth and comfort to the room. Use them as a frame for small light bulbs - the effect will be simply magical.
If desired, you can lower a column of the same material from the ceiling - a simple but elegant technique.
Openwork beams for concave stretch ceilings will be appropriate both in a private house and in an apartment with high walls. They look very unusual and original, while visually adding space and airiness to the room.
It is better to use contrasting tones of the same range - warm or cold, so as not to create a visual contradiction between them.
Spotlights scattered throughout the space between the beams will enhance this effect. This method is good for large rooms in a classic style. However, by experimenting with colors you can find a solution for more modern types of design.
You don’t have to limit yourself to standard wood shades or boring black and white. You can easily paint the beams any color you like - or even several! However, in this case, you must follow a couple of rules:
- Make sure that the selected palette is combined with each other.
- Remember that in harmonious interior No more than three or four basic tones should be used. Otherwise, the design will turn out to be too colorful and tiring for the eyes.
Otherwise, everything depends on your imagination!
In a private house, you can construct... the entire ceiling from wooden beams. Volumetric relief space, illuminated from the inside - quite unusual design technique. However, remember that the height of the walls must be appropriate.
As you can see, the use of beams in the modern construction world is not only a necessity, but also an elegant design technique that can complement the ambiance of almost any room.
Ceiling beams were once a necessity architectural element in the tradition of many peoples. The construction of spacious village houses, temple domes, theater vaults and long covered galleries could not have been done without them. Today, ceiling beams in the interior are more likely decorative element, reflecting a certain style. Often they are multifunctional and practical, but in order for false beams to become a highlight of the design, it is important to follow the recommendations of experts.
Children's bedroom design with wooden beams
Decorative beams on the ceiling in the interior
Kitchen design with flowers and decorative beams
Decorative and functional beams: what is the difference?
Wooden and metal lintels are part of the roof, ceiling or roof structure complex shape. You can’t do without them in the construction of an attic, large terrace or extensions. In this case, they carry an important functional load.
The main task when decorating a house with ceiling beams is to give the rough logs the most “lived-in” appearance. It is important that the atmosphere of the living room, hallway or recreation area with flights of stairs looks homely and hospitable.
Modern decorative ceiling beams in the interior look like wood, although they are made from composite and polymer materials. Most often they are hollow inside, and this good opportunity hide wiring and pipelines, secure lamps or brackets for suspended structures. In this case, they carry more of a practical load than a functional one, and false wood in the interior is very popular today.
Wooden lintels can be adjacent to the ceiling, form a separate lattice, or be a support for connecting inclined planes, as in the photo of the ceiling with beams of the original design.
Living room design with corner sofa, paintings on the wall and decorative beams
Apartment design with decorative beams
Interior styles where beam structures are most appropriate
Today it is customary to build houses with an aesthetic connection to a certain style, so that they look like an old “family estate”, and not like a new unfurnished building.
The most popular are buildings in the spirit of Provence, where the floors are made of light wood or covered with whitewash. In a Provence style kitchen, it is appropriate to decorate with garlands of garlic and onions, suspended from the beams with dry bouquets of lavender and spicy spices.
The natural color of dark wood is used in the style of a mountain chalet from the Swiss Alps. This style is especially relevant in attic-type buildings with habitable attic space. And although the ceilings here are the basis of the roof, they are used for insulation and decoration in all possible ways.
The Japanese style was initially focused on collapsible houses, since the elements often destroyed the buildings of the poor and rich islanders of the easternmost ridge. Beam floors it was easy to construct and dismantle after the tsunami and earthquake. This style has taken root all over the world, and decorative ceiling beams remain an indispensable attribute of a recognizable minimalist interior, where a tribute to Japanese culture is noticeable.
Stretch ceiling with beams in the middle with a chandelier
Bright white design of a combined living room and kitchen with decorative beams
Balcony design in cream color
Loft – this reformatting non-residential premises for urban housing large area. Metal or concrete floors, open communications, roughly painted or aluminum corrugated beams.
In a classic interior, only well-processed wood is used, carved, varnished or painted. Neat beams on the ceiling in classic or traditional interior look light and elegant. The color of the wood should match the shade of the furniture and joinery.
Another classic option is ceiling beams and floors made of the same material against white walls. A similar solution is often practiced in imitation of retro or country style.
Beam structures are widely used in high-tech style - as the basis for original lighting in the kitchen or living room.
A unique design can be created in the decor to suit any historical style, if the use of decorative beams on the ceiling is structurally justified.
Please note: The owners of some buildings try to hide the structural beam base with suspended or suspended ceilings. This is impractical, since you will have to give up a significant part of the ceiling height. It is better to think about their decor, even upholstering them with fabric between the painted wooden beams in the bedroom or finding another option.
Living room design with suspended ceiling and TV
Wooden partitions in the kitchen interior
There's no point in hiding beam structures V nautical style, if the house is designed as a wardroom. They fit perfectly into bungalow, eco and ethno styles.
At home in english style- it's a lot natural wood, including ceilings divided into squares with niches. This solution will emphasize the sophistication of the aristocratic finish. It is possible that old substrates will have to be renewed and varnished.
Decorative partition in the kitchen
Light kitchen design with brick walls
Bright white kitchen with wooden beams
Imitation of wooden beams
Natural wood today is an expensive luxury, and massive structures made from natural material are very heavy. They create additional load on the foundation and walls; there are problems with installation and delivery due to their impressive weight. In addition, high humidity can cause them to “lead”.
Manufacturers of building materials have offered a convenient budget alternative made from polymer materials. The design of false beams, which are hollow inside, is not inferior to products made from natural wood, which have to stand for several months to reduce humidity.
Advantages of polymer decorative beams on the ceiling:
- moisture resistance;
- fire resistance;
- attractive price;
- relatively light weight;
- large selection of textures and shades.
In terms of strength and some other indicators, decorative beams are even superior to wood. They have an undeniable advantage - the ability to imitate any type of wood with a natural texture of various shades. For example, wenge-colored false wood in the interior, in harmony with eco-veneer doors, furniture and laminate flooring of the same luxurious chocolate color with a reddish tint.
Bathroom design in mustard color
Room design in mustard color with wooden beams
Leafing through catalogs from manufacturers, it is easy to notice that there are different decorative beams for ceilings:
- with the effect of varnishing and painting;
- with cracks and imitation of aging;
- smooth (polished) and “rough” processing.
In such products, everything is thought out for ease of fastening, and natural wood is difficult to install in a hidden way. U-shaped false beams – The best way hide communications in a bathhouse or sauna, in residential premises in loft, country style or in classic-type buildings.
L-shaped pseudo-beams are also produced, which are laid along the perimeter of the ceiling, the goal is the same - to hide pipes and wires, and imperfections in the articulation of surfaces. You can also build a rectangular imitation with your own hands to hide defects in the joints of floor slabs in an apartment.
False plasterboard beams are covered with film materials that imitate wood. This design is visually no different from the original, as in the photo.
Natural wood is preferred in houses made from natural, environmentally friendly materials. The fact is that when everything in the house is made of wood, it reacts equally to temperature changes or changes in humidity levels - it “breathes”. If some of the structures are made from building materials that are not as ductile as natural wood, additional load will be created, especially during primary shrinkage or during minor seismic factors.
Stone wall in the interior of the living room
Room design in rustic style
Wooden partitions in the interior
Color selection
Wood with high decorative qualities is considered to be the most in demand for interior decoration:
- rosewood (wenge);
- nut;
- cherry;
- ebony;
- oak (bleached and stained);
- ash;
When imitation wood cuts are used in synthetic analogues, the natural shade can be enhanced or “whitened”.
The color of the wooden beams on the ceiling in the interior is selected to match the overall design concept.
TABLE (Classic options)
House design with wooden partitions
Corridor design in white
A good example in the photo is the design in a white country house.
Advice. When choosing a color, keep in mind that dark wood looks heavier, white wood looks almost weightless.
Colored ceilings should be in harmony with the main tone in the interior. Contrasting designs seem to “break up” the space; this is good for spacious rooms with high ceilings.
If the interior design turns out to be expensive, but a little nondescript and faceless, you can transfer all the attention to the upper plane, which will become the “highlight” of the decor, as in the photo.
Decorative beams in the interior of the house
Option for using decorative beams for the ceiling
Living room interior with decorative beams
Decor and aesthetics of ceiling structures
There is no point in hiding well-processed wood under the ceilings; it is better to give the interior with beams more importance in the design concept:
- Jumpers between columns or pilasters perfectly hold ceiling structures. To level out the shortcomings old building, it is better to reorganize the room using zoning techniques. Decorative beams at the top will help break up a large room into a kitchen block, dining area and reception area, as in the photo.
- In a room with a pyramidal or domed ceiling, decorative structures will help achieve the effect of “ open sky"if the background is light blue.
- A stretched glossy canvas behind the ceilings will add depth to the space.
- Beam structures with different patterns will help you create an inimitable interior - herringbone, checkered, triangles, hexagons.
- The floors will serve as the basis for reliable fastening of suspended structures:
- It is easy to hide defects in the articulation of surfaces behind the ceiling decor. Complex design with lintels will hide a leaking ceiling that could not be repaired in the usual way.
- A low ceiling in the kitchen can be effectively enhanced with the help of ceiling beams, a bar counter, hanging modules and other elements for placing dishes and kitchen utensils. It will look natural, like it once did in village houses.
- The interior of the attic looks most organic, where the lintels carry a decorative load. When the room is spacious, the periodicity of wooden beams gives a certain orderliness and meaning. It's better when all wooden decor one shade.
- A simple ceiling design with beams in a country house always looks very practical. This is a mass additional features storage and placement of kitchen utensils and small items. Various brooms and bundles, bags and bundles, hooks and nails were traditionally hung around the perimeter for temporary and permanent storage of anything.
- Decorative beam structures in the bedroom are not appropriate in every style. But canopies and other textile decor have long been attached to them. Mirrored ceilings with black lacquered logs in the sleeping area look extravagant and elegant.
- Beam lintels are also used to decorate a mini-pool, a spacious bathroom or bathroom. In this case, false beams made of polymer materials that imitate wood are recommended. They are not afraid of high humidity, but it is convenient to hide pipes and electrical wiring behind false wood in the interior. If desired, the internal grooves can be made sealed.
- In a teenager's room, the interior with wooden beams can be advantageously decorated diode strip or garlands. Older students love artificial lighting and twinkling lights. Such decor can become a source of special pride; teenagers willingly show off the original furnishings to their friends.
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Everyone wants to be closer to nature and have the opportunity after everyday work to relax from the hustle and bustle and sit near the family hearth. Therefore, everyone approaches interior design very carefully.
Decorative beams are often used to decorate ceilings. After all, it is precisely such simple decorative elements that create a feeling of comfort in the room.
Peculiarities
Many owners decorate the ceiling with beams with their own hands. They are installed around the entire perimeter of the room. They are fixed special fasteners. To line the ceiling, you can use plasterboard or OSB boards. They are made from wood or polyurethane.
Decorative wooden beams are usually installed in a country house, and their imitation - polyurethane slabs - is suitable for decorating garages and apartments. They are stylish decoration for houses with high ceilings. The beams emphasize how spacious the room is, plus they support the load-bearing walls. They are often used to support a loft or loft. Previously, this design was also often used in the construction of houses and was called one of the most important details the buildings.
A ceiling decorated with beams gives the house a cozy feel, especially if it is made in contrasting colors and looks unusual against the background of a plain ceiling surface.
But even if the tones are the same, the ceiling of beams will attract the attention of guests, since it is central element any room.
Also with their help you can decorate various communications. These include electrical wires and pipes. Will look great between beams or on them pendant lamps. In addition, they have a low price. They visually reduce or, conversely, increase the size of the room. With their help you can divide the space in the room into several zones.
Kinds
For the manufacture of such structures they use different materials, which can be divided into natural and artificial. If they support the entire roof frame, then it is necessary to take stronger floors, which can be metal, wood, or even concrete. The most commonly used wood is oak or pine.. These structures are installed mainly in private homes, but they have a small drawback - they are heavy.
Beams made from natural wood are environmentally friendly. They are used in houses with a predominance of wood., however, they can often be found in more modern interiors.
Since the fastening of the structure is easy to do with your own hands, finishing with protruding beams can save the family budget.
For city apartments, materials that imitate natural wood are suitable. These can be polyurethane or plastic structures or plasterboard beams, allowing you to hide all imperfections and communications.
Polyurethane is artificial material, which imitates any real surface, including wood texture. It is light in weight and low price compared to other materials.
Very often, to create an interior in a modern, beloved by many loft style uses iron open beams to divide the room into different zones. They can be decorated with burlap or made in the form of a lattice..
If it is not possible to open a structure made of decorative beams, but you want to do this, then use modern false beams. They are quite light and have a wide range of colors.
They can also be used to install backlighting. To do this, it is necessary to build lamps into them and at the same time hide the electrical wiring.
Also often use artificial false beams to decorate old floors, which are easier to decorate than to redo. This is the easiest way to make them attractive. You can improve any type of ceiling: stretch ceiling, classic ceiling, or plasterboard ceiling.
Using false beams you can divide any room into zones or make a window with stained glass inserts.
Styles
In the old days, the use of concrete or wooden beams was important only to support the ceiling, but in modern world their purpose is more decorative. They are very often used to create interiors in rustic or “northern” styles. They are also appropriate in modern trends, for example, loft or hi-tech.
Chalet
This style combines warmth and real comfort. Chalet-style buildings are located mainly among the mountains, where there is a lot of snow and clean air, although in last years Modern city apartments are decorated in a similar way.
The interior includes only natural materials, which give a person a feeling of security and calm. On the ceilings made of wood are beams made from coniferous species. Often, ceiling beams are intertwined with structures made of logs or beams on the walls. Over time, they darken a little because the wood releases resins.
Scandinavian
The main attribute Scandinavian style often it is wooden beams on the ceiling. Their shades should be light. Thanks to this, the room looks very spacious and cozy. It seems as if the sun itself fills the room.
Provence
In french style Beams are often used as a decorative element. However, its main color will be white or other light colors.
Country
The rustic style is dominated by natural materials. This includes both wood and stone. For decoration, beam structures made of natural wood or imitation wood are often used. Very often they are artificially aged. Colors can be light and dark. All this together creates a homely atmosphere.
Classical
Classic is always strict and simple, but at the same time a certain pomposity. However, nowadays this style does not look as pompous as in the old days, when it first appeared.
To decorate such a room plain beams of the opposite color to the ceiling are suitable that will add sophistication to the interior.
To emphasize luxury, you can decorate them with carvings or paint them with beautiful patterns.
Loft
In this direction, such techniques as defiantly left unfinished communications or finishing are often used. The main material for ceilings is metal. With the help of such beams it is possible to divide the room into several zones and install lighting along them.
Design
When creating any interior, you need to be as attentive to small details as possible. You just have to look at how you can beat the surface with the help of strict or fancy designs.
Using ceiling beams you can divide the room into several zones. If you take the kitchen and living room, it will not be difficult to zone them using a bar counter. And the beams located above it will perfectly complement the composition.
They also add texture to the room. All this is achieved thanks to weaving different colors and the correctness of their location.
Beams running parallel to each other look very nice. It is good if they have a color opposite to the base of the ceiling. Or, conversely, you can use wooden beams of the same tone as the ceiling.
When choosing shades of such materials, you can fantasize as you want. After all, their color palette gives designers great opportunities.
You can combine light ceiling finishes with dark wooden beams or their imitation. Walls covered with colored wallpaper are in harmony with ceiling structures having the same color. Antique-finished beams will look very beautiful against the background of white walls.
How to choose for different rooms?
Ceiling beams are suitable for decorating any room in the house. They diversify the interior and give the room some originality.
Bedroom
If you take a bedroom located in the attic, then a ceiling with wooden beams is suitable for its decoration the best way. After all, they are not so much decorative elements as load-bearing products to support the building frame.
But they are rarely used to decorate ordinary bedrooms. Such designs are more common in European countries. However, if the height of the walls in the room allows you to decorate it in the form of beams, then you should not neglect this opportunity. They will add comfort and warmth to the bedroom interior.
White beams will look great in any interior style, even if it is a room with a low ceiling. Here they will look original and light, even if you use wide ceilings.
Ceiling beams will look very appropriate in a house made of wooden beam. This decoration will give the room a natural feel, allow you to relax and feel at one with nature.
Kitchen
If the kitchen is small in size and has a white finish, then so that the room does not seem like a hospital ward, it can be diluted with wooden beams dark shades . Cabinets that reach straight to the ceiling will look beautiful. They seem to be a continuation of the beams.
To decorate a kitchen in Russian traditions, wide beams are often used to decorate the ceiling. This option will give it originality. Materials such as stone are often used to decorate kitchens. It can be used to decorate both stoves and columns. You can play with this technique using beams made of wood.
Living room
Most often, it is in the living room that beams are used to finish the ceiling. After all, this is where the whole family gathers for get-togethers or a simple tea party. You won’t surprise anyone with this design in dachas or country houses. But their use in apartments is not yet treated very well.
However, many creative owners still decide to take such a step, using beams from both natural materials and their imitation. This gives the apartment a warmth that is so lacking in a noisy city.
In private homes or country houses, wood is often used to decorate beams. It not only gives a feeling of warmth, but also serves as a curtain for ventilation and electrical wires.
For small living rooms, it is better to look for pure white beams, which will prevent the effect of a pressing ceiling and visually increase the space.
Bathroom
Beams in the bathroom are almost impossible to find in city apartments. Especially if it's multi-story houses, built in the last century. In such houses, bathrooms were not only small sizes, but also low ceilings.
But in country houses built now, where is the bathroom reserved? big square and the ceilings are high, you can use beams. However, it is worth remembering the high humidity of such a room. That's why It’s worth either using polyurethane beams, or treating the wood with special substances that will protect from moisture.
If the owner of a house or apartment wants to finish the ceiling with beams with his own hands, you need to listen to the advice of experts. They will help you place the beams correctly without damaging the room.
If there is a need to make the room wider, then it is better to place the beams on the “short” side. Conversely, to increase space, beams can be placed along the entire perimeter of the ceiling. When laying logs crosswise, the room visually expands.
The most important role is played by the density of their location. If the ceilings are high enough, it is better to place the beams next to each other to reduce them. Placing indoors low ceilings, it is necessary to increase the distance between them.
