Faux Wood Beam Ideas & Trends [2021 Guide]

It’s a new year, and with a new year comes new trends, new design visions, and new exciting ways to transform your space. 2020 caused everyone to spend more time at home than ever before. Because of this, we’ve all experienced the difference that loving your space can make. We’ve had to adapt and create, and this has driven new approaches to the way we envision our spaces. 

One of the recent trends that aren’t going away anytime soon, is the look and comfort of exposed wood. Achieving this look has never been easier than it is with faux wood beams. Light, easy to modify, and easy to install, faux wood beams can help you achieve the trends that have emerged and will be here throughout 2021 and beyond. And fortunately, there is no lack of faux wood beam ideas to get you started. Continue reading to learn more! 

1. Texture is everything

Texture has been a growing trend in interior decorating. Emphasizing the beautiful textures of wood and stone indoors has become incredibly popular. Incorporating natural elements and going big on texture can give your space an earthy, elevated feel, which will be all the rage this year. Natural elements never go out of style, so you can’t go wrong bringing the outdoors inside.

2. Earth tones in the kitchen… and everywhere else

Earth tones have become extremely popular. We perceive earth tones as cozy, comforting, warm, and reassuring — all the elements you need at home in uncertain times. The more time you spend at home, the more you may realize that comfort and relaxation in your space is what you truly want.

The great thing about faux beams is they are available in a range of colors and styles. If you know you are leaning toward all earth tones, there are faux beam colors to fit your desired style.

3. Cozy, contemporary, country, cottage-core

“Cottage-core” may be the most-loved style of the year. It’s a style aesthetic that emphasizes a rural life that is at ease and in harmony with nature. Think of a small cozy cottage in the countryside. The image of cottage-core evokes natural elements, low, cozy ceilings, and a beautiful fireplace to gather around on cold nights. 

One way you can achieve this aesthetic is by installing cross beams in rooms with raised ceilings to bring the height of the ceiling down. Another way to achieve this look is by installing a faux beam fireplace mantle. This can create a centerpiece for your living room. Combining this with greenery, textured fabrics, and “thrifted” furniture can transform your space into the cottage-core aesthetic of your dreams.

4. Breaking up open spaces to create an in-home workspace

Working from home has become the new normal. If you don’t have an office space and are working from your living room, anything you can do to create the illusion of separation within your rooms can help your workspace feel like it fits. Home office spaces have become commonplace in 2021. 

One excellent way to break up your space is with ceiling beams and columns to define and visually break up one large room.

Even a single beam across the ceiling with a column can help turn an alcove into an area that feels like a self-contained space.

5. Greenery: Bringing the outdoors inside

The more time we have to spend at home, the more we appreciate the nature that surrounds us. Bringing the outdoors inside with plants and greenery can help filter the air, reduce stress, and increase the oxygen in your home’s interior — making your home a more enjoyable place to work and live. Plants have become extremely popular as a home décor feature, and for 2021, they’re here to stay. 

One way to combine the beauty of exposed wood and the benefits of plants and greenery is to hang plants from exposed wood ceiling beams.

6. Statement entryways

Statement entryways are going to be extremely popular in 2021. Your entryway is the first impression people get of your home when they visit. As they say, there’s no second chance for a first impression. 

Fortunately, you can use faux beams to create exposed trusses. This, combined with a statement light fixture, can create a strong impression in your entryway.

7. DIY projects

Finally, there is a growing desire among homeowners to transform spaces with their own two hands. DIY projects are growing in popularity in 2021, and faux beams are simple, light, and easy to install, making them perfect for a do-it-yourself project.

For example, you can easily transform your fireplace by installing a faux beam mantel, which can revamp the whole living room look.

Browse Faux Wood Beam Ideas & Styles To Fit Your Aesthetic Goals

If you’re ready to embark on a design journey to pursue the trends of 2021, you can browse our array of faux wood beams to help you achieve your goal. Whether it’s a cottage-core mantle or an entryway that makes a statement, we have everything you need to turn your vision into a reality! 

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