13 Ways to Add Ceiling Beams to Any Room

One of the main reasons I’m such a huge fan of older homes is the architectural details that you just don’t find in most houses built today. Bulls-eye trim, room pillars, arched doorways, and all those wonderful things that add character to a home. Yes, you can certainly have them in a new home, but they tend to be expensive. So it’s often more economical to find an older home that already has unique elements. One architectural enhancement I love is ceiling beams, so I thought I’d share that love by showing a variety of ways to add ceiling beams to any room.

Transitional Patio by West Hollywood Interior Designers & Decorators Jackson Paige Interiors, Inc.

Who says beamed ceilings have to stay indoors? Curved beams grace the ceiling of this outdoor patio space.

Rustic Kitchen by Atlanta Interior Designers & Decorators Insidesign

Pair rustic ceiling beams with white painted shiplap for a tried and true farmhouse look.

Traditional Bedroom by Houston Home Builders Thompson Custom Homes

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.

Contemporary Living Room by Portland Photographers Philip Clayton-Thompson

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

Traditional Hall

I love this library area with its curved ceiling and beams. A wooden stair rail, built-in bookcases, and painted paneling all add to the charm and appeal of this beautiful space.

Rustic Kitchen by New York Media & Bloggers Clarkson Potter

Rustic wooden beams mimic the gleaming wood floors underfoot. The wood keeps the white kitchen from looking cold and institutional.

Traditional Living Room by Nashville Interior Designers & Decorators Kristie Barnett, The Decorologist

Gray beams reflect the gray textiles of slipcovers and pillows in this shabby chic living room.

Farmhouse Kitchen

Gorgeous rough hewn beams lend farmhouse appeal to this rustic kitchen.

Traditional Dining Room by Dallas Home Builders Platinum Series by Mark Molthan

Have you ever laid eyes on a unique dining room ceiling like this one? A circular brick pattern adds to the wagon wheel effect of the ceiling beams.

Traditional Kitchen by Dallas Home Builders Platinum Series by Mark Molthan

Buffalo checks on the chairs echo the grid pattern of the beamed ceiling overhead.

Transitional Kitchen by Brooklyn Interior Designers & Decorators deakins design group

Here’s a unique architectural twist on kitchen ceiling beams.

Rustic Bedroom by Arden General Contractors Morgan-Keefe Builders, Inc.

Another bedroom gets cozy appeal with a wooden ceiling and beams, complete with a roaring fireplace!

Traditional Kitchen by Wayne Architects & Building Designers Foley Beam Architecture

A dormer window adds light to this vaulted ceiling. The row of windows on the far walls keep the natural light flowing. Whether ceiling beams are painted or stained, rough hewn or smooth and carved, they look great in any room!

Are you a fan of ceiling beams?