How to beat the beams on the ceiling 2

06-03-2018

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The times when the beams on the ceiling were exclusively in rural houses are already long gone. In addition, it is worth noting that today they perform not only the role of support for the roof, but also a decorative function. It is because of the latter that many prefer to install decorative beams, not only in country houses, but also in city apartments. They will look original and unusual, but only if they are properly beaten. It is about how to beat the beams on the ceiling in the apartment and the old house, we will tell in this article.

Decorative beams

To supplement the interior, it is absolutely unnecessary to redo the roof and plan an expensive repair, it will be enough to buy decorative beams and install them on the ceiling. In a specialized shop you can find beams of three types:

wooden;
metal;
from polyurethane.

The classic option is wooden beams for the ceiling. They are made of ash, pine and oak. They can be solid or hollow inside, which will hide various communications.

Previously, the beams were camouflaged, but now designers include them in the interior of various rooms, where they fit organically. It can be:

kitchen;
living room;
bedroom;
cabinet;
corridor.

Another original solution will be the zoning of the room. This is especially true for a studio apartment or a country house with large rooms. It is enough to correctly position the beams on the ceiling. If we consider the styles in which the wooden elements of the decor occupy a leading position, here we can distinguish:

Scandinavian;
rustic;
country music;
eco;
Provence;
Mediterranean.

On the beams, you can also fix lamps or chandeliers with chains.

Design features

When planning the interior, it is necessary to pay attention to all the details, even the most insignificant. When it comes to beams, there are several options: beat the entire surface, or draw it partially, making a strict structure. Laying beams can be a variety of ways, while relying on your taste and discretion, so do not limit yourself to the rules.

There are several current ways to finish wood beams on the ceiling:

Brashirovanie. This technology will highlight the texture of wood. Masters imitate even traces of the bark beetle. As a result, the beams are transformed beyond recognition, and the impression that the tenants are located in an old house that is more than 200 years old will appear.
Fire treatment. This is a technology of artificial aging of wood. For this method you will need a blowtorch and special brushes.
Vintage style. To ensure that the ceiling with the bearing beams looked like an old one, you can use special paints and varnishes.
Ethnic style. It is necessary to include forged elements and twine in the interior.
Traditional style. A distinctive feature - simplicity, this is what allows you to create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth.

Some designs involve transitions from the ceiling to the wall. In this case, the beams will be able to give a refined European-style room.

In the old house

Quite often, in country houses, which are used in season (in summer), finishing quickly becomes useless and loses its attractive appearance. This happens especially in a wooden house, as wood is exposed to moisture and damp. To return the beams presentable, you can:

dismantle old beams and install false beams made of polyurethane (this material imitates wood texture well);
to carry out decoration of the structure with ropes, creating an interior in a nautical style;
hide flaws on the surface with paint or varnish;
in case of too obvious defects, putty and prime the surface, after which paint should be applied;
not just paint the beams, but also paint them on them manually or with stencils.

There are also several recommendations regarding the style of the room interior. For example, the high-tech style goes well with metallic shades, originality will add the wires that do not hide, and simple light bulbs for lighting. If we talk about country style or Provence, then a whitewashed ceiling on the background of bright beams would be most appropriate.

When painting beams, it is not necessary to give preference to natural (brown) and pastel shades. By choosing bright colors, you can get a bright accent on the ceiling.

Masking concrete beams

Now consider the basic methods of how to beat the beams on the ceiling in the house in different situations.

Beams in the kitchen. In this case, you can proceed as follows: the beams are lowered below the ceiling level and fixed in a stationary state. Hooks are fixed on the structure, on which you can hang dishes, kitchen utensils, products (garlic, onions or bitter pepper), fragrant herbs, dried flowers and much more. Especially good it will look in a house with high ceilings.
If the beam is in good condition, then you can mount a hanging chair or swing on it. They fit perfectly into the living room interior. It is important to remember that when it comes to imitation, then this option is unacceptable.
Lighting system. In this case, place antique-made lamps, for example, a chandelier in the form of a wheel with lights in the form of candles will look original in a large chandelier hall. You can also abandon the central light source and use spotlights, which are mounted on all beams or through one.
LED Strip Light. This is a chic and modern option. LED strips are mounted at the junction of the beam and ceiling to make them less noticeable. Thus, you can get the effect of a ceiling soaring in the air.
False beams. When one or more elements have lost their attractiveness, and their structure is completely destroyed, you can replace them with cheaper analogues of polyurethane. They imitate wood structure well.
Textile. When it comes to the design of the ceiling in the bedroom, the beams can be used to form a canopy. Here are the most common options: cornice, rings and ropes. The material can be hung in a chaotic manner or according to a planned pattern, for example, around the bed. This way will add feelings of lightness, weightlessness and romance.
Rope decoration. If other options are not possible, then decorative ropes can be fastened along the contour of the concrete beam.

The option of mounting LED strips is suitable for a modern style or for a teenager's room.

What if the concrete beam can not be disguised? In this case, you should make a suspended structure of drywall or stretch ceiling. It is possible to make a box in the shape of the letter “P” from drywall. Fix this box directly to the ceiling and adjacent wall. It is not recommended to drill into the beam, as it may lose its technical characteristics.

Moreover, if a concrete beam is positioned vertically, then this disadvantage can be turned into an advantage. For example, make a built-in wardrobe. This will completely hide the existing beam and at the same time a lot of storage space will appear.

Full or partial disguise

Quite often, the owners decide to completely hide the beams from sight, but you can only close the space between the beams, making the ceiling. In this case, the following types of ceilings and materials are used:

tension;
drywall;
caisson;
linen

The most expensive and elegant is the caisson ceiling. In addition to beams, this design provides for the creation of other elements, for example, cells, recesses and curtain rods. The form of cartridges can be any:

polygon;
rhombus;
square.

Using partial camouflage, you can hide flaws and defects on the ceiling and leave beams in the room interior.

If your house has ceiling beams, then getting rid of them will be the worst solution. After all, it is possible with the minimum financial and time costs to make a highlight in the interior of the room, just correctly beating the existing design features.

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