But with a ceiling beam, you add one single feature that completely updates the look of the space. People spend tens of thousands of dollars to update every aspect of a space. Regardless of whether you are aiming for a rustic style that will compliment your hardwood floors or a decorative element to break up a more modern decore style, these beams are a good choice.Īnyone can add new furniture, paint, fixtures, and more to a space. It's the sense of style it brings to the interior. What’s so great about a solid wood exposed beam? It can be rustic, retro, vaulted, or modern, all depending on the overall vibe you create in a space. Adding wood beams to your home creates a whole new look in a space. Whether you are going for a design aesthetic that is modern, vintage, or somewhere in between, decorating ceiling beams can help you achieve your goals. I made the center mounted beams U-shaped.Decorative Ceiling Beam Ideas Help Create a New Look for Your Home For ease of installation, I made these L-shaped. The edge mounted beams were the ones that mounted right up to the side wall of my ceiling. There are two different style beams that I made for my ceiling…edge mounted beams and center mounted beams. I cut the 2×4’s to the length of the ceiling where the beams would be installed. Therefore, I chose to rip the 1×6 boards down to 5-1/16″ wide. I decided to use 2×4’s to mount the wood beams to the ceiling and I wanted the beams to fit snuggly over the 2x4s. I started with 1×4 common board for the vertical pieces and 1×6 common board for the bottom face of the faux wood beam. I the joints would not be very noticeable with the stain that I selected and ultimately decided to make my life easier by going with butt joints.
Miter joints give the beams a more seamless look, but ripping wood on a 45 degree angle is more difficult than making a straight cut. The wood can either be joined with miter or butt joints. There are two main ways to cut the wood for faux beams. It is also relatively lightweight…perfect for the faux wood beams that would be hanging over my bed! Cut the Wood There are a lot of imperfections in the wood, which is why it is cheaper than select pine.
It is the most affordable wood at my local hardware store and has so much character. After debating whether to use plywood, common board, select pine or a nice hardwood, I settled on common board (also known as unfinished pine board). I wanted wood that was affordable and lightweight, yet full of character. Here is how I made and installed my faux wood beams! Select the Wood
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