Adding Faux Beams To Vaulted Ceiling

If you were installing faux wood beams on straight walls your job will be much easier.

Adding faux beams to vaulted ceiling.

The same idea will still hold even if you want to install these faux beams on the ceiling. The faux ceiling beams will need to be nailed to something solid to support their weight. Existing ceiling joists can definitely be used but if you have removed the ceiling to install a new one this is a good opportunity to add blocking between the beams. Contemporary living room by portland photographers philip clayton thompson.

One major benefit of these beams is their lightweight makeup. Faux wood beams offer an easy affordable way to bring the more traditional look of wood to your vaulted ceiling without all the hassles of the real thing. Installing faux wood beams on a vaulted ceiling can bring about an inviting and comfortable feel while also adding variety to the room. Vaulted ceilings can make a space look more vast and sprawling than it might actually be and the effect can leave a room feeling empty.

The unique style of this type of ceiling can also make projects difficult or very expensive. The result is a pleasant atmosphere that still feels spacious without overdoing the effect. Normally a vaulted ceiling can make a room feel a bit cavernous but this bedroom looks warm and cozy with a wood stained ceiling and beams. Since our beams were going on vaulted ceiling we had to make sure to take into account the angle of the wall.

White ceiling beams add architectural charm while keeping a bright and spacious feeling.