Decorative beams on the ceiling and their design options in the interior

Today we will talk again about the interior of a country house, and pay special attention to the ceiling beams.

Rectangular wooden beams are the load-bearing structural elements of the beam ceiling.

They are laid, as a rule, parallel to each other with a step of 0.6 m to 1.0 m, along a short span section.

And these beams, if not hidden under the filing of the ceiling, can become an interesting decorative element of the interior decoration of a residential building.

Open floor beams can be found in many styles of interiors from different countries and different eras.

wooden beams

Wooden beams are not only environmentally friendly, but also the most decorative. They are used in styles with a predominance of wooden decor, but they are also found in modern interiors.

Chalet style- Alpine style - a combination of comfort, warmth, reliability and privacy. Ideally, a house in this style should be among the mountains, snow and fresh air. And the interior is filled only with natural materials, in combination with each other, giving warmth and peace.

Rough ceiling beams made of coniferous wood acquire dark shades over time under the influence of resins. The ceilings are also made of wood, however, as well as furniture.

Scandinavian style also characterized by an abundance of wood. And ceiling beams in the house are a frequent attribute. True, the shades of wood are lighter than in the Chalet style.

The interior therefore looks airy, cozy and warm. Light shades are chosen for a reason, it compensates for the lack of sunlight in the Scandinavian countries.

And in the French style "Provence" you can find this element of the interior, which is one of its characteristic features.

Only beams are more often painted in white or light pastel colors, wood is bleached, or they are left natural, unpainted, with an emphasis on contrast.

Decorative beams on the ceiling - a frequent guest of the interior in the Mediterranean style. Often the beams are tinted to give them a darker shade. Dark beams look favorably against the background of a white ceiling and walls.

Country style with an abundance of wooden decor, it also cannot do without wooden ceiling elements.

The beams, as a rule, look “aged”, the shade depends on the general image of the interior: they can be both dark and light, they are sure to harmonize with the furniture.

metal beams

In addition to traditional wooden beams in a modern style, you can also find metal, as well as exposed concrete structures. Such beams are especially good in a style such as "loft".

The so-called industrial design is becoming more and more popular. The combination of the rough texture of the walls with this kind of beams fell in love with extraordinary and creative people, as well as inveterate bachelors.

Metal beams in a high-tech interior look restrained and harmonious.

Reinforced concrete beams

Open beam structures made of concrete with an untreated and undecorated surface, the absence of partitions and division into zones, often open communications, demonstratively exposed - one of the conditions for the "loft" style.

false beams

If it is not possible to open the beam structure in the interior of the room, but you really want to decorate the ceiling with beams, then you can always use modern false beams made of wood or wood-like polyurethane. They are quite light, do not load the ceiling, have a different texture and a wide color palette.

False beams can be used for additional illumination by mounting spotlights in them and hiding electrical wiring.

With the help of beams, various and complex structures are built on the ceiling, complementing them with lighting.

Or create original beam compositions.

Polyurethane false beams also decorate old beams, which are easier to close than to restore their original attractiveness. And false wooden beams can be made according to an individual order of the section you need and the type of finish (aged, varnished or stained).

You can beat the beams on the ceiling with various decorative elements: leather belts or wrought iron belts with rivets, jute ropes.

In addition to the design are such elements as: braces, arcs, consoles.

cost of ceiling beams

False beams presented on the construction market have a lot of sizes: 6x9 cm, 12x12 cm, 13x19 cm, 12x10 cm, 15x10, etc., with a square, rectangular or oval section, solid and hollow. U-shaped profiles can be with straight or rounded corners. You can also purchase panels with a section of 3.5x12 cm, 3.5x19 cm.

The price depends on the material of manufacture and the size of the structure. A false PPU beam for painting with a length of 3 m and a section of 6x9 cm, made in Germany, costs from 1000 rubles.

Wooden products are much more expensive. The price threshold of many manufacturers per linear meter starts from 1500 rubles.

Installation of ceiling beams

For the installation of hollow wooden false beams, a frame made of a metal profile or a wooden beam is used. The beams themselves are attached directly to the frame using self-tapping screws.

The heads of the self-tapping screws should be drowned and masked with a wax pencil in the color of the beam or wooden plugs.

Polyurethane false beams are lightweight, so they can be fixed to the ceiling with “liquid nails”.

An open beam structure on the ceiling is an interesting design solution that has come to us from past centuries and is firmly established at the present time. Ceiling beams diversify the living space, add comfort and warmth. You can use them not only in a country house, but also in an apartment, unless of course the ceilings are high enough.

Remember that beams fixed parallel to the short wall of the room will visually expand the room, and along the long one they will lengthen it even more.

With the help of beams, you can divide the room into zones, decorating only one part of it and emphasizing its importance.