Faux wood ceiling beams can enhance your home in so many places and so many different ways! They can complement your current color scheme, provide contrast, or highlight distinctive architectural features.
Keep reading for an overview of why faux wood beams are a great alternative to real, solid wood beams and for a list of 36 gorgeous beamed ceiling ideas.
Benefits of Faux Wood Beams Over Solid Wood Beams
Wood beams have a timeless appeal, bringing warmth and character to a variety of spaces. While the beauty of reclaimed wood beams is undeniable, sourcing them can be quite costly. Similarly, the installation of solid wood beams can be expensive and sometimes pose structural challenges. Real wood is also susceptible to warping, insects, and water damage.
Because of these factors, many homeowners are now choosing faux beams to achieve the aesthetic of exposed beams. Faux beams offer a cost-effective, lightweight, and straightforward installation process, making them an excellent option for enhancing your home's style.
The affordability and adaptability of faux wood beams have made them a popular source of inspiration for architects, interior designers, and homeowners.
Explore Faux Wood Ceiling Beam Ideas
The possibilities for ceiling beams are truly endless. All you need is a strong concept and a little imagination. Click through the table of contents for ideas to fuel your next project!
- Decorative Ceiling Beam Design Ideas
- Coves, Domes, Vaults & Trusses
- Dramatic Wood Beam Rafter Designs
- Coffered and Patterned Faux Beam Ceiling Ideas
- Traditional Faux Beam Design Ideas
- Ceiling Beam Accessories and Complimentary Products
Decorative Ceiling Beam Ideas
Faux wood beams aren’t just for the ceiling. There are countless ways to use beams in a unique way that also adds contrast and visual appeal to your home.
Rustic Kitchen Doorway
Contrasting with the modern design of the kitchen, rustic beams frame the entryway, giving friends and family an old-fashioned welcome.
Check out our Old Tuscan Faux Wood Beam in Brunette.
Dynamic Stairway Framing
This unique faux beam design idea uses dark beams to frame a modern stairway. The beams on the ceiling are of the same color, contrasting with the light brown leather sofa.
Get this look by trying our Magnolia Faux Wood Beam in Fresh Coffee.
Curtain Rod Camouflage
The faux wood beams here cover the curtain rod in this vaulted wood beam ceiling design.
Achieve this look in a flash with our Dock Wood Quick Ship Beam!
Cozy Bathing Enclave
A little goes a long way with this faux beam idea! Short wood beams installed over the top of the bathing enclave create a relaxing vacation-like oasis in your own home.
This bathroom features the distressed wood texture of Magnolia Faux Wood Beams.
Skylight Slotting
The light let in through the ceiling is filtered through faux wood planks, creating a bright yet sheltered feel to complement the wood floor.
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Rows of Lanterns
The hanging lights are set apart with darkened faux wood beams, which enhance the slate blue tone of the ceiling.
For a look like this, check out our Wind Drift Faux Wood Beam in Espresso Brown.
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Coves, Domes, Vaults & Trusses
No matter the size of the room, faux wood beams add interest and height that draws the eye upward. These ceiling beam decoration ideas can complement or accentuate the architecture of your rounded or vaulted ceiling.
Exposed Rounded Cove Ceiling
The rich, dark colors of the exposed ceiling beams balance with the marbled wallpaper and natural light in a high-class, yet cozy manner.
Impressive Dome Design
Faux wood beams crisscross under a vault, diffusing the light from the windows and highlighting its domed design.
Get this look with our Hewn Faux Wood Beams in Log.
Bowed Vaulted Ceiling Beams
The curves introduced by the arched trusses in this wood beam design lower the ceiling for a cozy atmosphere while accentuating the high vault in the center of the room.
Simple Trusses on a Shallow Vault
The shallow vault of the ceiling is brought down by the lightly browned trusses for a cozier feel to the space.
Add structural elegance to your space with our Faux Wood Truss Systems.
Statement Entryway with an Arched Truss Two-Story Foyer
The arched truss makes this two-story foyer feel open, airy, and more welcoming. The beams immediately draw the eye upward to admire the grand chandelier and second-floor railing.
Bright, Airy Living Space
These wood ceiling beams blend seamlessly with the bright color of the vaulted ceiling, adding a touch of ornate, yet modest style.
Try painting your unfinished Saw Cut Faux Wood Beams for a custom look!
Natural Wood-Look Trusses and Stone Accents
Thick faux wood trusses look best in large, open rooms like this one. Here, the size and finish of the ceiling beams match the warm vibe of the stone fireplace.
Explore everything you can do with your mantel and fireplace, and be sure to check out our faux stone wall panels!
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Dramatic Wood Beam Rafter Designs
Take advantage of the natural light pouring into your home with an intricate rafter design that delivers modern looks with a warm, dramatic feel.
Vaulted Ceiling Beams, Rafters, and Windows
This farmhouse-style wood beam ceiling idea creates a spectacular sight with the play of window light through the exposed beams.
Squared Rafters
The beams in this space form square rafters to bring the high ceiling vault closer to home for more comfortable living and dining space.
Discover how to get this look with our Old Barn Faux Wood Beam in Espresso Brown.
Coffered and Patterned Faux Beam Ceiling Ideas
A coffered or patterned ceiling is a classically used architectural detail typically consisting of a series of rectangular or square grids. Using faux wood ceiling beams to achieve this look is a simple way to add drama to a basic ceiling.
Perfect Grid, Coffered Beam Design
This wide-open room is brought to life with a perfect coffered beam design. The light from the windows illuminates the grid which adds eye-catching appeal to the room. Consider beams that completely contrast with the ceiling for an extra pop of color.
A Coffered Ceiling to Compliment Wood Accents
This decorative faux beam idea using Old Tuscan Faux Beams in Sable gives this bright kitchen a warmer vibe. The coffered wood ceiling beams perfectly complement the wood floor and barstools.
Rustic Coffered-Beamed Ceiling
In an otherwise classic space, the crisscrossing beams here combine rustic textures with a modern coffered ceiling concept.
Thick Crossbeams
The thick faux wood beam design crisscrosses the curved tray ceiling, complemented by green plants and cream-painted walls.Try our Hewn Faux Wood Beams in Cappuccino to get this look.
Define the Space with Coffered Beams
The coffered ceiling in the kitchen, against the faux wood beams sprawling across the living room ceiling, gives this open-concept floor plan a fresh look.
Tic-Tac-Toe
The grid pattern over the eat-in island and cooking space, in addition to the framed doorway, reinforces that the kitchen is truly the heart of this home.
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Tall And Modern
In one of the most striking ceiling beam ideas, a coffered texture frames the ceiling fan and completes this grand two-story open space.
Angular Space Marker
Another ceiling beam idea utilizes faux wood beams to map out the space, separating one area from the next with interesting angles.
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Traditional Faux Beam Design Ideas
Wood ceiling beams have been used for centuries as structural support and decoration. These traditional faux beam design ideas take any room, hallway, or foyer to the next level.
Exposed Narrow Beams
The exposed ceiling transports a modern aesthetic back in time, adding a cozy touch to the whitewashed space.
Inverted Beams and Trays
Wooden slats cover the ceiling while whitewashed beams form the trays in this elegant ceiling beam idea.
Pair faux wood planks with an unfinished faux beam and easily paint or stain to your exact liking using a water-based product.
Whitewashed Beams
Smooth ceiling beams complement the burnt sienna overhead, framing panels for a tray ceiling aesthetic.
Lowered Low Ceiling
The lowered ceiling, marked by beams, is brought even lower with three faux wood beams running across.
Outline an Entire Room
Faux wood beams surround this room as trim on top of the entryway and across the vaulted ceiling. A matching faux wood mantel brings the look together.
Accessorized Beams
Rustic ceiling beams installed over a white ceiling create a woodsy feel that works perfectly with the stone fireplace.Clavos straps around the beams add an extra look of authenticity.
Adorn an Expansive Ceiling
This large open-concept room that includes the kitchen, living room, and dining room is now a cohesive space thanks to narrow faux wood beams installed to span the entire area.Exterior Faux Ceiling Beam Ideas
High-density polyurethane faux wood beams can be installed both inside and outside.
Our collection of faux wood beams is resistant to:
- Warping
- Cracking
- Fading in the sun
- Damage from pests
Check out these outdoor faux beam ideas that will add a pop of character to your outdoor spaces.
Faux Beam Porch Columns
Cover outdated or unsightly columns with faux wood planks or L-headers. All AZ Faux wood planks and beams are made from durable, high-density polyurethane, so they’re perfect for outdoor use, too!
This homeowner covered their front porch column with Old Tuscan Faux Wood Beams in Fresh Coffee.
Outdoor Patio Beams
Faux wood beams bring rustic charm to this outdoor patio, drawing the eye upward to the vaulted ceiling. A central beam anchors the ceiling fan, adding both function and visual interest while tying together the natural tones of the space.
Achieve this look with Old Tuscan Faux Wood Beams in Cappuccino.
Ceiling Beam Accessories and Complimentary Products
Aside from faux ceiling beams and trusses, AZ Faux offers beam accessories and other faux wood products that complement and add a finishing touch to your beam design.
Decorative Straps
Decorative clavos straps mimic the look of structural supports but are purely aesthetic. Made of lightweight rubber, they offer the appearance of iron without the weight or installation cost.
Use them to enhance faux ceiling beams—along the beam or at joints—for added visual interest.
Corbels
Corbels are decorative blocks that mark where the beam meets the wall, sitting just under a beam or truss.
Decorative corbels add interesting detail and give the beam a three-dimensional appearance. Corbels come in several shapes and textures, and their polyurethane composition is much lighter and easier to install than the real wood version.
L-Headers
Faux wood L-headers (also known as 2-sided beams) are hollow and great for hiding electrical or duct work. They are easy to cut, so adding lightweight accessories such as a vent or recessed lighting is a breeze.
Viga Tails
An adobe or wood cabin style can be easily achieved by using faux wood viga tails. This decorative faux wood accent offers the look of log ends, textured to perfectly simulate the appearance of real wood logs.
Viga tails are solid and are ideal for new construction or replacement viga tails.
Put Your Faux Wood Ceiling Beam Ideas Into Action
At AZ Faux, we encourage you to use these faux wood design ideas as inspiration in your next home improvement project.
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Depending on the structure and architecture of your space, any of these designs could be brought to fruition in your home. Click below to contact us and discuss your ideas, or view even more inspiration for your next faux beam project!