In modern interiors individual approach and originality are welcomed. When designing the room decorators try to use unusual techniques, for example wallpaper for painting , built-in niches, panels and bright accents. It is very interesting to decorate the ceiling. Here, multi-level structures, built-in lamps, fabric upholstery, imitation moldings and moldings can be used. To emphasize the originality of the interior and create the feeling of a charming rural house, you can use decorative beams on the ceiling. With their help you can not only add piquancy, but also hide the visible communications, divert attention from the imperfect ceiling.
How to decorate the beam on the ceiling?
Beams are a mandatory component of the ceiling. For a long time, it was hidden behind a layer of cement and plaster, considering it an unsightly communication. But modern designers have managed not only to inscribe it into the overall concept of the dwelling, but also to make it the main decoration of the ceiling. For this they turned to the following methods:
- Engraving or painting . Wooden beams can be made the main decoration of the house, if decorated with exquisite ornament. There will be appropriate floral and folkloric patterns, geometric drawings. Give preference to large ornaments, since small ones simply will not be visible. You can use ready-made stencils for painting.
- Storage of utensils / kitchen utensils . This method will be appropriate in the kitchen. The beam structure can be used as a basis for fastening hooks and rails on which you can hang the necessary utensils. In addition, on the beams, you can store bunches of herbs, dried vegetables and garlic.
- Backlight . This option can be used in the case of false beams of U-shape. Inside, you can insert the built-in lights, which will perform the function of additional lighting or highlighting the functional areas of the room. The original addition will be the neon / LED backlight, which can be fixed under the beam surface.
- Artificial aging . Gives the panels a special charm and emphasizes the structure of the wood. To recreate the aged surface it is possible to apply a patina, to represent a crack and traces of bark beetles.
- A whitewashed tree . Suitable for a romantic French style, which is popularly called "Provence". It is desirable to decorate the room in gentle pastel colors, and on the ceilings use massive forged lamps.
- Decorative wooden beams on a wooden ceiling . Beat the ceiling with thin wooden panels, and then add them with massive beam structures. It is important that the panels and beams are made of the same material and in the same color.
The rules for decorating the ceiling with decorative beams
Did you know that depending on the location of the panels relative to the ceiling level, will the feeling of space change? Using this technique, you can achieve the following results:
- Expansion of a narrow room . If you place the panels parallel to the short wall, you can make the extended room a bit wider.
- "Pulling" the room . To do this, you need to fix the beam parallel to the side, which should be visually extended.
- Make the ceilings higher . Extend the ceiling beams to the walls. You can use flat strip-moldings of the same shade as on the ceiling.
- Variants for the apartment . If your apartment is not very high ceilings, then you can use flat polyurethane strips, decorated in the form of a lattice.
