There are many beautiful ceiling design techniques, one of which is undoubtedly beams. Made of metal or wood, beams can be part of the supporting structure, but also, the ceiling is often decorated with decorative elements made of polyurethane, plywood and plasterboard, stylized as natural wood.

It is worth noting that for those who strive to create a unique atmosphere in their home, ceiling beams can significantly help with this. Although, before their installation is carried out, such nuances as the height and volume of the room should be taken into account, since in small room such an element would be clearly superfluous.

Deciding to install decorative beams, it is important to think in advance about how the ceiling will be illuminated, since visually it will become heavier and lower. It is this question that we will address in this article in the hope that today it will become useful and timely for our dear readers.

Rule 1: there should be a lot of light

A space whose ceilings are decorated with decorative beams cannot a priori be cramped and low. Therefore, if you use such elements in the upper part of the room, it means that the room has significant height and volume. In turn, large room involves the use of high-quality and very abundant lighting in all main functional areas. And the ceiling, decorated with decorative beams, only emphasizes this need.

So, first of all, you should take care of the presence of not only overhead flood light (chandeliers, spotlights or spotlights, pendants), but also provide additional (sconces on the walls, table lamps, floor lamps).

Remember, a large room with ceilings decorated with wooden beams (decorative or load-bearing) should literally be immersed in bright, warm light.

Rule 2: simplicity is key

Ceiling beams are spectacular independent method decorating the ceiling and the room in general. Such elements immediately attract attention, competing with less accentuated objects.

So, precisely because of their catchiness, it is better to illuminate the beams with devices devoid of all sorts of frills. For example, a great view lighting fixtures, in this case, there will be spots ( spotlights), spotlights, diode strip, light pendants on cords, lightweight versions of chandeliers.

In some cases, when ceiling beams are load-bearing elements in high room, chandeliers with pendants in two or three tiers may be appropriate. But, still, even here you shouldn’t get too carried away, but know when to stop.

Rule 3: It is important to minimize shadows

It’s interesting, but the more often the beams are located on the ceiling, for example, rhythmically in a spacer, or in the form of caissons (crosswise), the more lamps you will need in order to properly illuminate the ceiling.

The thing is that the beams cast unnecessary shadows on its surface, therefore, the ceiling visually becomes darker and makes the space heavier.

It follows that the correct number of lighting fixtures, alternating with decorative beams, will help to visually maintain the real height of the room, as well as form a unique beautiful rhythm of the beamed ceiling.

Rule 4: You need to bring the light closer

By installing spotlights along the perimeter of a ceiling with beams, you are certainly doing the right thing, because this will make it lighter and brighter. At the same time, high-quality lighting of a certain area (a work area in the kitchen or a sofa area in the living room) is possible only with the help of directional light devices.

For example, for additional lighting in a room with beamed ceiling, you can take advantage of functional pendant lights by installing them in the cooking or dining area. Using long cords, it is convenient to adjust the height of the devices, so the necessary functional area will receive enough light.

Rule 5: distribute lighting evenly

The ceiling, decorated with beams, carries with it a visual load and makes the room darker, which leaves no doubt. Therefore, even if the dimensions of the space are significant, and there is a lot of large windows, the beams should be illuminated equally along the entire perimeter of the ceiling. This does not mean that you will have to make additional holes for spotlights, or install a chandelier in the four corners of the room, but using guides or strings with spots (spotlights) would be appropriate.

As a result, it seems as if twinkling stars are hanging in the thick powerful branches of the tree, which is incredibly beautiful.

Beams on the ceiling are a stylish, but at the same time cozy element of 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 the interior with low ceilings Ceiling crossbars of a simple design will look harmonious, for example, along or across the room.
• 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.
• Would look appropriate in a room with high ceilings complex designs and dark finish.

Types and materials of ceiling beams

Bearers

Concrete floors

They are most often used in the construction of urban multi-storey buildings and production premises. The ceiling concrete beam will look harmonious in the interior with modern style, for example 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 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 decor must support general 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 the 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 ideal 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 There will be photo wallpaper decoration.

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 place, 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

Arrangement methods can be completely different from beautiful patterns components of any drawing 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 carving 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 is made of wooden slats white 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 fashionable, current colors 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 a bright shade will decorate 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 space-saving technique is 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 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 room is a hallway or corridor small size and is deprived of 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 decorate a voluminous structure made of wooden beams, repeating the roofing structure.

IN country houses and baths, finishing made of natural wood will look most harmonious, emphasizing the proximity of nature.

By decorating the attic with beams, you can create your own nook, from which it will turn out 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, while a small room will have enough simple ones. wooden planks in the right direction.

Scandinavian

Interior in Scandinavian style has a light color, 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 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 is 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.

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 most simple ways to build ceiling crossbars is to make them from polystyrene 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.

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.

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 it will look harmonious natural wood. Below are photo examples of the use of beams on the ceiling in rooms for various functional purposes.

Using wood as building material is gaining more and more popularity. Modern house made of wood is not just a structure made of logs and boards. First of all, this is a style that implies both appearance home, as well as interior design.

Wooden walls look good and retain heat well. Ceilings in wooden house are no less important, they must correspond to the general style, have a decent appearance and at the same time be no less warm than the walls.

Requirements for materials for finishing ceilings in a wooden house

Ceilings wooden house have their own design features and are lightweight structures made of beam floors and flooring assembled from boards. The space between the beams is usually filled with thermal insulation material.

The ceiling finish should be light, retain heat and provide sound insulation.

Basic requirements for materials for finishing ceilings in a wooden house:

Safety. It is necessary that the materials for finishing the ceilings are strong and reliable, and also meet the requirements fire safety and were not allocated harmful substances both in normal and heated states.

Durability. The longer the finishing material for the ceiling lasts without the need for repairs, the better.

Appearance. It is necessary that the materials for finishing the ceiling are in harmony with the walls, creating a unified design and making the rooms cozy and attractive.

Ceiling in the living room of a wooden house, trimmed with wood

Preference should be given to natural materials that can ensure sufficient air circulation inside the ceiling structure. In addition, the combination of finishing material with the general style of the premises is important.

Preparing the ceiling structure for finishing

Preparatory work includes antiseptic treatment ceiling design elements. In rooms with high humidity(bathroom, kitchen, bathhouse) it is necessary to additionally treat the surfaces with special moisture-protective agents.

Don't forget about fire resistance. To do this, the wood is impregnated special compounds, which prevent combustion. The finishing material made of wood must be subjected to the same treatment. This will significantly increase the service life and prevent possible deformation of the finishing elements.

Before sheathing the ceiling, it needs to be insulated. Any thermal insulation materials. Insulation can be done from the inside by hiding thermal insulation under the sheathing or from the side of the attic.

The preparation also includes the installation of electrical wiring and other utilities, if they are not carried out during the construction of the house.

Materials and their features

When choosing what to cover the ceiling in a wooden house, you need to take into account not only the quality and cost of the materials, but also the general style of decoration of the premises. Sometimes ceilings in wooden houses are not finished with anything on the inside; they are left as is and insulated only from the attic side. Exposed beams on the ceiling will help create a unique style village house, for example, one of the country music trends.

If the thickness of the timber or log used to build the house allows you to do without internal insulation and finishing, wooden ceiling It will go well with the walls. In addition, wood has unique properties: It absorbs excess moisture from the air and releases it if the air becomes too dry. In addition, wood retains heat well and is a good noise insulator.

The most popular material for finishing ceilings is wood. For additional wood ceiling cladding, you can use the following materials:

• veneer panels;

If the house is insulated from the inside and the walls are hidden under finishing that will not combine with wood, you can use plastic, plasterboard for cladding the ceiling, or install suspended ceilings.

Plywood

The most economical and simple option for finishing the ceiling is plywood. Typically, multi-layer plywood made from high-quality veneer is used. Large sizes and the low weight of the plywood board allow for easy and quick installation.

Lining

Lightweight and environmentally friendly pure material for finishing the ceiling in a wooden house - lining. Pairs perfectly with the wooden walls of the house. To save money, you can choose an inexpensive type of wood. The lining is easy to install thanks to the longitudinal tongue and groove at the ends.

The lining is divided into several classes:

Extra class - lining top quality without knots or irregularities. Expensive wood is used for manufacturing;

Class A and B - slats and panels with minor defects that do not affect strength;

Class C - budget option. The panels are made from inexpensive types of wood and may have irregularities and large number knots.

Veneered panels

Essentially, veneer panels are the same lining, but with some differences. They are produced using the same technology, but a thin veneer of expensive wood is glued to a panel made of inexpensive wood, but not to the lining. The result is an imitation of a ceiling made of expensive wood. In addition, veneer panels may differ in size from lining.

Array

Solid wood is made only from expensive types of wood; it is highly durable and can last for several decades. The ceiling made of “thoroughbred” solid wood looks very solid, but its price is quite significant.

Plastic panels

Plastic panels are inexpensive and practical option for finishing ceilings country house allowing you to save on material. Plastic panels are easy and quick to install, do not require additional finishing materials, and if damaged they are easy to replace.

On our website you can find contacts construction companies that offer. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.

Drywall

The most common finishing material not only for ceilings, but also for walls is plasterboard. With its help you can easily implement any design projects. Drywall has sufficient breathability, providing an optimal level of humidity. The only drawback is the need for additional finishing.

To install plasterboard on the ceiling, a frame is required. The sheets are attached to the sheathing with self-tapping screws. The frame can be wooden or metal, assembled from a special profile.

The ceiling can be made multi-level, with built-in lighting. Drywall soaked in water can be easily shaped into almost any shape. This property is ideal for creating unusual designs.

Stretch ceilings

Material for suspended ceilings serves PVC film or seamless polyester fabric. The main advantage is that the stretched fabric retains its shape as the new home shrinks. The disadvantage is the impossibility of repair. In case of damage, the structure has to be completely changed.

Laminate

Laminate can be used as a ceiling covering. This material has good performance thermal insulation, durable and does not require special care.

The only condition for installation: the ceiling surface must be perfectly flat.

Features of installation of slatted wooden ceilings

Installation slatted ceiling involves fastening the sheathing elements to the sheathing assembled from timber. The suspended frame is attached to the supporting structure of the ceiling. Slats and panels can be attached to the frame without gaps, joining with grooves ( closed type) or at a distance, forming a small gap ( open type). It is also possible to install decorative inserts in the gaps between the slats.

Rack type suspended ceiling allows you to solve the problem of laying utilities, such as electrical wiring and ventilation ducts. Free space inside the structure can be filled with thermal insulation material.

Features of installing lining on a wooden ceiling

The most common and available material for a wooden slatted ceiling - lining. It is used for closed type cladding.

Slatted ceiling made of lining in a modern style

The lining for ceiling cladding has the following dimensions:

canvas length from 2 to 4 m;

width from 70 to 150 mm;

thickness from 10 to 25 mm.

Knowing the dimensions of the room, calculate required quantity material will not be difficult.

When choosing lining made from inexpensive wood, you should buy several slats more than the calculated quantity in case of gross defects.

Pine beams are usually used as the base (frame). Its transverse size must be at least 40×40 mm. The amount of timber is calculated based on the length of the perimeter of the room, the length and number of load-bearing central beams and the number of hangers for attaching the sheathing to the main ceiling.

Installation of the frame should begin by marking the perimeter of the room. To do this, a line is struck along the walls at the required height, and the accuracy is controlled using a building level.

The next stage is attaching the guide beam using nails or self-tapping screws. To do this, you need to drill through holes or use furniture corners as fastenings.

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Further along the bottom of the guide beam from wall to wall, a nylon thread or fishing line is pulled as a “beacon”. This is necessary for alignment in the plane of the supporting structure. The supporting beams are attached at an equal distance, guided by a stretched fishing line.

All that remains is to fasten the lining panels to the frame: the first strip and all subsequent ones are attached to the sheathing at the points of contact with nails or small screws. To tightly join the panels together, you can use a rubber hammer.

Sheathe the ceiling close to the walls and load-bearing elements it is forbidden. There should be a small gap left in case the wood expands as humidity increases. The gaps can be covered with decorative plinth.

Inexpensive options for finishing the ceiling in a wooden house

When choosing what to decorate the ceiling in a private home, you need to focus not only on the appearance and other qualities of the material, but also on the price category.

If you need to save a little, then an alternative to expensive finishing materials may become their imitation. For example, a ceiling made of plastic panels can be of any color and texture. Wood-like plastic looks good in combination with natural wood on the walls.

White seamless panels can compete with expensive stretch ceilings.

MDF panels laminated to resemble wood texture are also suitable for wooden walls. It is easy to pass off pine wood lining as a valuable type of wood by impregnating it with stain and opening it with varnish. The same can be done with plywood.

Designer ceiling decorations

The ceiling can be the most unusual part of the interior. The use of various combinations of materials and elements can create a certain mood and style direction.

Decorative panels

Wood panels, made to order for a specific room, are the most expensive type of covering. Arrays are often used valuable species wood, and wood carving is used as decoration.

Raised timber and beams

You can profitably use elements of the ceiling structure to decorate it. The simplest but most effective way to decorate a wooden ceiling is with dark tanks against the background of a light ceiling canvas. This design visually increases the space. If the beams are hidden under the sheathing, you can attach a false beam.

Alfrey finish

Alfreina is the name given to artistic decoration. This kind of work is done various methods: rolling a pattern with a roller or printing through a stencil, pulling out panels, trimming a painted surface.

This type of finish is rarely used, it goes well with classic styles antique, but does not always fit into modern design.

Finishing the ceiling in a wooden house: several examples in the photo

Conclusion

The choice of material for finishing the ceiling in a wooden house depends primarily on individual preferences and budget. If you have decided to decorate the ceilings in your wooden house, but have not yet decided on the choice of material and design, contact professionals who will be happy to help you not only choose what to cover the ceiling with, but will also do this work efficiently. With skill and creative approach specialists, the ceiling will become the main decoration of the interior.

Wooden floors look organically in Scandinavian, classic, Victorian, rustic interior, as well as in a room decorated country style And Provence. High-tech design involves the use of beams, however, here they are more functional, emphasizing restraint and conciseness.

Often the project involves painting the floors. For example, the Provence style uses light shades that express tenderness, airiness and comfort. But chalet or alpine style designed in natural tones, where rough beams from coniferous species tree, often directly with the bark. This design can be seen in the photo of a snow-covered house in the mountains.

Decorative beams

So, wooden and metal beams are the destiny country houses. But what to use in urban housing if there is a desire to recreate a certain style? This is where polyurethane beams come to the rescue. They are lightweight, which means you can install them on the ceiling with your own hands, unlike metal ones, the installation of which is trusted only to professionals. In terms of financial and labor costs, polyurethane beams are the best option if you have a small budget for repairs, since they won’t hit your wallet hard. They can be solid or hollow; in the latter type you can install spotlights and hide the wiring inside. In addition, decorative beams for the ceiling come in a variety of colors and textures, most often imitating wood.

Design with ceiling beams

In any interior special attention pays attention to details. You can decorate the ceiling completely or partially, make fancy or strict designs. There are a lot of examples of laying beams; just look at the photo and repeat it in your interior or decorate it according to your taste and discretion. European design is now at the peak of popularity, when the ceiling ceilings are gradually moving to the wall. There are a huge number of styling techniques; everything here is limited by imagination. You can also process the rough ceiling and create the desired design in the following ways:

• Brushing. With its help, an imitation of a clear outline of wood texture is created. You can even make marks from the bark beetle. Beams on the ceiling designed in this way will give the impression that the ceilings are already 200 years old.

• Texturing processing - This is the aging of wood artificially. This is achieved using a special type of brushes and rough planing.
• Vintage style – carried out using paints and varnishes, resulting in wooden floors take on an antique look.

How to arrange the floors?

You can make a room wider or longer using various techniques. Beams on the ceiling are placed according to the purpose suggested by the design:

1. You can make the room wider by placing them along a short wall.
2. The length of the room will visually increase if the ceilings are laid along the entire length of the ceiling.
3. Imitating the volume of a room is achieved with a coffered ceiling, with beams arranged crosswise.
4. You can highlight the desired area in the house with several or one beam. When decorating a kitchen, highlighting looks impressive bar counter one beam.

Isn't it easier to skillfully beat such a construction? For this purpose they are used lighting solutions, such as design LED strip, mortise and pendant lamps that fit into the design of the room.

Interesting! LED backlight, laid on top of the beam, creates the feeling of a floating structure.

Interior design, as a rule, involves a combination of the design of all surfaces in the house with textile furniture. This can be taken into account when painting the beams, applying a predominant pattern or relief to them, as well as focusing on the details and painting the beams on the ceiling so that they play in contrast. Nowadays there are a huge number of photos from which it will not be difficult to design a rough ceiling.