Decorative beams for the ceiling: choosing a style and installing artificial elements

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 a 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.
• In a room with high ceilings, complex designs and dark-colored finishes will look appropriate.

Types and materials of ceiling beams

Bearers

This version of the floors can be considered the “skeleton” of the building, without which it cannot exist. Ceiling load-bearing beams can be hidden or played up in the interior of the apartment.

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.

Wooden floors

Rarely used in the construction of urban housing, more often in cottages, dachas or for individual renovations. Solid or laminated timber has a 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 attic room in a high-tech style, the ceiling beams are made of metal.

Imitation

Beams acting as interior decoration should support the overall style.

Tree

Wooden ceiling beams will add rustic coziness to the interior. 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 is 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.

Beams on the ceiling in interiors with different stylistic designs

Country style

Country style, like no other, is associated with the use of beams to decorate the ceiling. The active use of wood (in rare cases, its imitation) allows you to create a design of premises that are in harmony with the surrounding nature. A slight carelessness in the design of the premises allows you to create an atmosphere in which you can truly relax and enjoy every minute of your stay in a comfortable and convenient environment.

Marine style

If a dining room or kitchen is decorated in a marine style (possibly three functional areas, not excluding the living room, connected in one space through an open plan), then the use of ceiling beams to create a warm and cozy atmosphere is very common. In the design of marine-style rooms, cool colors often predominate - all shades of blue, active use of white. Elements made of wood with an untouched natural pattern will help to bring a little warmth to the original interior of the premises. Warm woody shades of natural wood beams will look great on a snow-white ceiling.

An example of decorating a bedroom in a marine style using a complex beam structure. In a light and even airy image of a room for sleeping and relaxing, a complex composition of ceiling beams with dark fasteners becomes the focal point of the space, attracting all attention.

Loft style or industrial style options

When using industrial style in the interior of residential premises, the following design techniques are most often used - open communications, ceilings and other floors, large spaces and an open layout. Metal products are most often used as structures for floors and beams. The loft style makes no exception even for personal spaces, such as the bedroom.

Tropical style

When decorating rooms in a tropical style, you can often see the use of a contrasting combination of a light ceiling and walls with colorful and even bright wooden elements to create an edging of surfaces and divide them into sections. Often fabric or mat pieces are inserted into such sections (bamboo can also be used). The resulting interior is never boring or trivial.

Classic and neoclassical

Modern classics no longer look as pompous as they did when the style was born; rooms retain a sense of spaciousness even when using luxurious solid wood furniture with carvings and decor. Neoclassicism assumes a more relaxed approach to interior decoration - expensive wallpaper with gilded embossing or abundant stucco to decorate the ceiling are rarely used. For example, in a bedroom with a large luxurious bed actively decorated with carvings, the ceiling may well be decorated using beams that are simple and laconic in shape and texture in natural shades.

A classic-style bedroom with a fireplace and a snow-white ceiling with neat beams looks luxurious, but at the same time cozy.

Chalet style

The style, which came to us from southeastern France, is known for its commitment to the use of natural materials. The style, which was formed in the difficult climate of mountain settlements, assumes the strength and stability of structures that can last more than one generation of a family. To decorate country homes, not necessarily located in ski resorts, wealthy homeowners often use, if not all the motifs of the Chalet style, then some elements of this style close to nature. The decoration of the ceiling always reveals that the room belongs to the Chalet style - this is always the abundant use of natural wood, the use of large beams, often moving from the ceiling to the walls, the organization of complex geometric structures and “interweaving” of timber or logs.

Modern style

Ceiling beams made of polyurethane fit perfectly into the decoration of a room decorated in a modern style. Small hollow beams are suitable for decorating the ceiling, both in private houses and apartments. A living room or bedroom with simple decoration, laconic and functional furniture and a minimum of decor will be transformed with the use of wood-look beams.

Minimalism style

When decorating rooms in a minimalist style, you can see the use of ceiling beams to give the interior a touch of homely warmth and comfort, because spaces decorated with a minimum amount of furniture and a complete lack of decor can look like public spaces. The bedroom space has no associations with an office space, but using even a couple of beams to decorate the ceiling will add warmth to the design of the room for sleeping and relaxing.

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. The stretch fabric is heated to 60 degrees and fixed in each side of the room. The material can have a glossy or matte surface, which allows you to choose the best option for your interior style.

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 structure is made of a metal frame and plasterboard sheets 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.

Classification and advantages of false beams

Of course, it is not advisable to use decorative false beams in any interior, but the scope of their application is quite wide. In fact, the only limitation is the height of the ceiling - if it is too low, then it is not worth installing space-eating beams on it. In all other cases, their use will be appropriate.

Ceiling beams are classified according to the material of manufacture, depending on which the following types of parts are distinguished:

1. Wooden
   . The most expensive beams, but at the same time the most popular. False beams made of wood for ceilings are environmentally friendly, have excellent decorative properties and are practical.
2. Plasterboard
   . Plasterboard beams are best suited for arranging structures of complex shapes - the material is very easy to process. In addition, the cost of plasterboard products is not very high.
3. Metal
   . Metal false beams are relatively inexpensive when compared with products made from natural wood. Installing metal false ceiling beams with your own hands is more difficult than analogues made from other materials. The rest is all advantages, because properly processed metal has a long service life and high mechanical strength.
4. Polyurethane
   . Polyurethane products are the cheapest option for beams. In addition to their low cost, such false beams are distinguished by their ability to well imitate other materials. Resistance to moisture and resistance to the absorption of odors allows the use of polyurethane beams in kitchens and bathrooms.

Installing false beams makes it possible to emphasize the size of the room. Too high ceilings can be lowered with the help of beams, as a result of which the room becomes more comfortable. It will be possible to hide some communications in the internal space of the products so that they are not visible from the outside.

In addition, it is worth noting the following advantages that are common to all types of false beams:

• Reliable and invisible fastening;
• Ease of installation (some types of beams are more difficult to work with, so this point is individual);
• Acceptable cost compared to natural solid beams;
• Versatility.

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 arrangement, 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 the sleeping area, designating 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 influences. 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 restrained type of carving is suitable for decorating a classic interior.

Decoration methods

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Each interior style requires a certain way of external design of beams. Thus, in a classic and Victorian interior, the ceiling decor will be organically complemented by carvings, gilding, elegant patterns and vignettes. In the store you can purchase a finished product made of polyurethane.

The interior in high-tech style is decorated with beams that imitate a smooth, even metal surface. And for rustic styles, on the contrary, they choose embossed surfaces with a pronounced wood texture.

Large rough beams Source 3d-style-dv.com

To highlight ceiling beams in the interior, use the following techniques:

• Aging effect. Surfaces imitating antique wood are relevant for Provence, rustic, shabby chic, country and loft styles. To create an imitation, you can use a dry planed board made of soft wood. When processing it with a carpet brush, fibers are selected from the surface. The board can be pre-treated with a hatchet, creating grooves and chips on its surface. Then the dust-free surface of the board is covered with oil-wax. After a day, apply a layer of water-based oil. After 30 minutes, rub the coating with a dry cloth.
• Coloring. Regardless of the material of manufacture, the beam can be painted in any color - to match the ceiling or in contrast.
• To preserve and highlight the natural grain of the wood, it is coated with clear varnish. The composition enhances the shade and protects the material from harmful influences.
• Wood is a soft and pliable material, so beams can be decorated with carved decor. The pattern is chosen depending on the style of the interior.

Unusual beams Source comfortoria.ru Option for hiding beams in the delicate interior of a nursery Source happymodern.ru

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”. White beams look interesting against the background of a pastel-colored ceiling.

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 a room in a modern style, echoing other details of decoration or furniture.

Bright

Ceiling crossbars in bright colors 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.

How to hide or remove a beam

If you still do not want to make the ceiling beam part of the overall interior, then it must be hidden. You can resort to plasterboard, suspended and slatted ceilings, or any other type of suspended ceiling for help. But only if the ceiling height allows the size to decrease by 15-20 cm.

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If not, then you will need to take the beam into account when designing the interior of the room. It is very common that a beam is revived using an ordinary rope that is wrapped around the beam.

In the design of your home, you are presented with imagination and various solutions. In any case, beams on the ceiling in the interior of the room can add some charm and elegance or, conversely, innovation, a fresh look at things.

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 of the ceiling trim. 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 delicate 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.

Types of ceiling beams in the interior: photos of projects

In general, structures can be divided into two groups: decorative and load-bearing.

Bearers

These ceilings are part of the skeleton of a building, usually a private house. They support the frame and are therefore made of durable and heavy material. Often this is ash, oak, spruce or pine wood. Concrete, metal, and bricks are also used in production. Upon completion of construction, they are closed from view or played into the design.

Concrete, brick, metal options can also be found in urban development - in modern, urban, industrial settings. Wood is suitable for all styles except those listed. Glued laminated timber, logs, boards, slats are mounted on the ceiling.

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Imitation

False beams in the interior are needed for compact rooms or apartments in which it is impractical to install heavy and expensive structures. In this case, polyurethane panels replace wood. They are lightweight, inexpensive and look good in small rooms. Visually, they can completely replicate the tree. Metal can be imitated using plastic or aluminum.

Another material for creating beams is drywall. It is convenient because it is easy to hide wiring, communications, and install lamps in it. It is easy to paint it any color. These materials are moisture resistant - they are used in kitchen and bathroom design. False beams are suitable for any part of the home: living room, bedroom, hallway, attic.

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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 disguise them; finishing in the form of sanding or painting will be sufficient.

The photo shows a chalet-style country house. The finishing and filling are made of natural materials.

The interior of a cottage 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, natural wood trim will look most harmonious, emphasizing the closeness 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.

Ceiling beam options

Ceiling beams in the interior can be decorative, and then they are called false beams, or real, when the design involves structural elements of the building, fully or partially left in sight. And if the first option can be used anywhere, then the second is only possible in private homes.

• Although, it also happens in high-rise buildings that a large room is crossed by a reinforced concrete crossbar supported by columns, which provides a good opportunity to design in an industrial style. But such a structure is rarely found in ordinary apartments; more often, concrete beams are imitated in shape, color and texture from plasterboard.

Industrial style in an apartment with concrete beams

• The loft style is very popular, but still bare concrete, brickwork and overhanging ventilation ducts are not for everyone. Much more often, decorative beams are mounted on a wooden ceiling, or real elements of floors and roofs are used in the design.

Loft with wooden beams

• In private houses, this is quite easy to do, since the interfloor ceilings in them are most often made using beam technology. In this case, a beam with a square or rectangular cross-section, a single or double board on an edge (depending on the design loads) is installed on the edge of the masonry with a certain pitch, and they are sheathed on both sides with rigid sheet or molded material.

Beam floor for an aerated concrete house

All this can affect the design of the ceiling.

How does construct influence design?

It depends on the method of cladding whether the beams will be completely hidden inside the ceiling pie, whether they will remain partially or completely visible. If you hem the beams from below, as shown in the photo, they will not be visible at all.

Bottom board filing

• If all the layers of the floor of the upper room are installed on top of the beams, which is what we see in the diagram below, the beams will remain fully visible and can participate in the design of the ceiling. The only thing is that when assembling a floor pie in this case, it is necessary to mount boards or good quality plywood on top of the beams, since this layer will also serve as the final ceiling covering.

One of the floor assembly options that allows you to leave the beams in sight

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Ceiling design option with edge-mounted boards

• The third installation option is used when not a board, but a full-length beam is used as beams. The method is more complex in execution, since the wooden finishing coating is not hemmed to the lower edges of the beam and not on top of it, but is placed between the beams, with the ends of the boards inserted into special grooves under the cranial bars. Look carefully at the diagram and you will understand everything without words.

A scheme in which the beams remain partially visible

Note: All of the above applies specifically to interfloor ceilings. In the case of an attic, when the role of beams is played by elements of the rafter system, the third method is not used, since it is both inconvenient and it is undesirable to violate the strength of the beam by milling.

In this case, you need to decide in advance on the attic design option. If you want to use rafters in the interior, the roofing pie must be completely installed from the outside, as shown in the picture below.

Roof structuring option

As a result, you can get the following attic design, as in the photo:

Attic design option when rafters are visible

A similar design can be made in a house in which there is no ceiling at all (no attic), and its role is played by roof overhangs. In this case, the entire roof rafter system may remain visible.

I-beams made of wood with metal finish

Decorative beams on the ceiling, they are also the supporting structures of the roof

Log beams

False beams

It was the beauty of the ceilings, in which the load-bearing structures of the roof were involved, that gradually led to the use of decorative beams on the ceiling in the interior. After all, the opportunity to use real ones is not always available.

False beams look good when the ceiling in a house or apartment is of sufficient height, and fit into many interior styles. Simply, in accordance with their concepts, the decor of the beams on the ceiling is carried out: they are simply whitewashed, painted to look like concrete, as was shown at the beginning of the article, finished to look like wood, including aged wood, or even like metal.

Here are some interesting options for using false beams in the interior:

False beams under the hip ceiling can be mistaken for real

Such beams can even be made from foam plastic

Decorative paneling with wooden blocks and block parquet

Decorative ceiling beams made of polyurethane

Bar and board in the interior of the ceiling

Antique ceiling

Plasterboard caissons decorated to look like wood

Gypsum plasterboard beams with lighting

Ceiling decorative beams can be made in a variety of ways:

1. from solid wooden blocks of small cross-section;
2. from boards;
3. from sheet material: plywood, chipboard, OSB;
4. from foam plastic;
5. polyurethane foam.

Composition of wooden beams that are not load-bearing

Bars with brushed surface

Expanded polystyrene beams are indistinguishable from wooden beams

Plywood beams for rustic style

Caissons made of plasterboard beams

Note: Almost all options can be made with your own hands - with the exception of the last one. Polyurethane beams are molded in factories and sold in stores. They have a round or square cross-section with a rectangular recess inside, allowing the installation of built-in lamps.

Appearance of a polyurethane beam

Matching Styles

Loft

The loft style is characterized by minimal or complete absence of 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 form a complex geometric figure. The design will be complemented by stylish lamps, LED strip or spotlights.

Classical

The interior in a classic style will be decorated with smooth wooden or plaster beams. Cross-on-cross masonry will look harmonious.

Chalet and rustic

The chalet and rustic style are characterized by the cozy atmosphere of an Alpine home. 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.

Design style

Ceiling beams are found not only in traditional rustic interiors such as Provence, rustic or country. Modern “cold” interiors become warmer and cozier with wooden beams on the ceiling. They look especially impressive in tandem with concrete walls and brickwork.

Depending on the method of external design, such decor would be appropriate in a classic style, English, Scandinavian or modern minimalism, loft, or high-tech style.

Interior with beams on the ceiling Source www.houzz.com

In classic interiors, beams of a clear, even shape made of noble wood, decorated with carved decor, elegant floral patterns with gilding or silver, are used on the ceiling. This design attracts attention and gives the interior an atmosphere of luxury and grandeur.

Living room with beams to match the walls Source mit24h.com

The surface is coated with a transparent matte varnish. The color can be deep brown, black or white. You can use lightweight polyurethane structures with a perfectly flat surface or stucco decoration.

The advantage of polyurethane products is their light weight, which allows them to be mounted on any ceiling. Such structures are hollow inside. This allows you to install built-in lighting, making the beam functional.

Scandinavian style involves plenty of natural light. The ceiling and walls are usually white. The floors are made of light wood. The beams on the ceiling can be a natural light wood shade or painted white.

Decorative elements on the ceiling Source sdelaipotolok.com

Minimalist design with highlighted beams Source wuji3yl.com

In high-tech style, ceiling beams made of wood or metal are used. It is recommended to take into account the weight of the structure and the load-bearing capacity of the ceiling.

Beams in a loft-style interior are a must-have attribute. They can be wooden or metal. For wood varieties, a rough, “raw” appearance is encouraged. Metal beams are painted dark gray or black. It is desirable that welds, bolts, and rivets are clearly visible on their surface. If the floor slabs are initially laid on concrete ceiling beams, then they are left open in their natural form without external finishing.

Loft style design Source www.houzz.es

With the help of polyurethane ceiling beams, the loft style can be implemented in an ordinary city apartment. This material is lightweight, easy to process and securely attached to the ceiling. Can imitate any surface, such as wood. In an apartment with a low ceiling, you can imitate beams using boards of small thickness.

Classic living room interior with fireplace Source www.decoracaoeideias.com

If wooden beams in a natural color are suitable for country style, then for Provence style they are painted white. There are options made of very light wood. You can use the technique of painting ceiling beams to match the kitchen unit when it comes to decorating the kitchen interior.

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Lighting and backlighting

Different types of lighting will have completely different results. 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 a low wrought iron chandelier, while in a Provence interior it could be 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 out of foam.

1. Sheets of foam plastic are cut to the required size and glued together into a bar.
2. After which they can be covered with a film that imitates wood or plastic and fixed to the ceiling. Installation is quick and effortless.

Features of finishing ceilings in a wooden house

The log house shrinks, the amount of deformation depends on the size and type of logs, technology, and construction season. To avoid the appearance of cracks in the cladding, finishing work in a summer building begins after a year. A house assembled in winter is finished in about 8 months. Ceiling cladding in a wooden house begins after insulation of the floors and roof. When choosing a material, you should take into account the functional features of the room. In the bathroom, rack or tension structures are usually installed. If the walls are partially decorated with wood, the ceiling surface can be sheathed with clapboard. To avoid warping, rotting and cracking, wood materials are treated with water-repellent compounds and coated with wax or varnish to create a waterproof barrier. In damp rooms it is advisable to use softwood lumber. Resinous inclusions protect against rotting and create a pleasant, fresh smell. Siberian larch and oak are little susceptible to moisture. The thermal wood ceiling does not rot and remains stable at high humidity.

How to attach beams to the ceiling

Each material has different weight and properties, and accordingly the fastening is 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.