Designing a commercial office space goes beyond the floors, furniture, and wall décor. What’s above your head matters just as much! Office ceilings are often an overlooked design opportunity, yet a thoughtfully planned ceiling can elevate the style and feel of an entire workspace.
In this blog, we’ll explore how faux wood beams can enhance your office ceiling, from luxury office ceiling designs to ceiling designs for small offices, helping you create a space that is both visually striking and functional.
5 Office Ceiling Design Ideas
Whether you’re updating the ceiling of a small office or transforming a large corporate space, faux wood beams offer a simple, affordable, and beautiful way to elevate the design. To get started, check out these five gorgeous ceiling designs for office spaces of all shapes and sizes.
Wind Drift Faux Wood Beams in Brunette1. Create a Cozy Office Lounge
Luxurious office ceiling design isn’t just for workstations—bring the look into lounges, kitchens, and break rooms.
This office kitchen and lounge area has a relaxed, comfortable vibe thanks to the soft look of Wind Drift Faux Wood Beams in Brunette.
For a bolder effect, hang unique lighting or pendants from the beams. Faux wood beams are hollow, so it’s easy to conceal electrical wiring inside them.
2. Use Large Faux Wood Beams to Elevate a Spacious Office
Wide open office layouts can sometimes feel bland or impersonal. For larger spaces, custom faux wood beams are a stylish way to unify the ceiling design and add character.
Faux wood beams can be tailored in width, height, and length to fit even the most sizable rooms.
This modern office features Hewn Faux Wood Beams in Cosmic Navy. The large beams draw the eye upward and complement the abundant natural light from the windows, creating a cohesive and inviting workspace.
Hewn Faux Wood Beams in Cosmic Navy
Magnolia Faux Wood Beams in Campfire Cream and Lexington Dry Stack Faux Stone Wall Panels in Beach Bluff3. Combine Faux Stone with Faux Wood Beams for a Luxury Office Ceiling Design
This office achieves a high-end, designer feel using affordable materials, such as faux stone panels and faux wood ceiling beams.
The ceiling design in this small office pairs Magnolia Faux Wood Beams in Campfire Cream with the weathered charm of Lexington Dry Stack Faux Stone Wall Panels in Beach Bluff, creating a rich, sophisticated look.
4. Invite Elegance & Warmth to an Exposed Ceiling Design
This ceiling design creates a warm, inviting focal point for office ceilings, lobbies, and waiting rooms. The heavily distressed look of Old Tuscan Faux Wood Beams in Cappuccino adds depth and rustic charm, beautifully contrasted by light ceiling accents that brighten the space.
Greenery—such as small trees, houseplants, and succulents—pairs naturally with faux wood beams, bringing a fresh, organic touch to the overall design.
Old Tuscan Faux Wood Beams in Cappuccino
Old Barn Faux Wood Beams in Espresso Brown5. Install Beams in a Grid-Pattern for Added Visual Interest
Card rooms, banquet rooms, meeting spaces, and other commercial areas can benefit from thoughtful ceiling design, too.
This square-shaped card room is enhanced by Old Barn Faux Wood Beams arranged in a criss-cross grid pattern. The beams in Espresso Brown coordinate beautifully with the wood of the card tables and chairs, creating a cohesive, polished look.
Although this pattern might seem intricate, it’s surprisingly easy to install.
Benefits of Using Faux Products vs. the Real Thing
Real, solid wood beams are beautiful and make a big visual impact. However, they’re often expensive, heavy, and require skilled installation as well as ongoing maintenance.
Many interior designers and property owners are delighted to learn that professionals prefer faux wood beams because they offer the same aesthetic appeal as natural materials—at a fraction of the cost and effort.
Key benefits of faux wood beams and wall panels include:
- More affordable than real wood, stone, or brick
- Look and feel like the real thing
- Require less labor for installation, saving time and money
- Lightweight and won’t stress a building’s structure
- Simple enough to install in a single weekend
- Low-maintenance and easy to wipe clean
- Create less mess during installation
- Available in a wide range of styles and authentic colors
- Customizable in length, width, and height
Faux products deliver the same natural look as real wood, stone, or brick—while being more budget-friendly, easier to work with, and versatile enough for any office design.
Fire Safety Considerations for Office Ceiling Designs
Most commercial buildings, including offices, require Class-A fire-rated materials to slow the spread of flames and give occupants more time to evacuate.
While our products look and feel like real brick, stone, or wood, they are made from high-density polyurethane and should be considered combustible. AZ Faux offers a Class-A fire-rated polyurethane option, which must be requested when you place your order.
If you plan to install our products near live flames, always follow local building codes and the instructions provided by your fireplace insert manufacturer. Leave a non-flammable border of at least 6 inches between the firebox and the panels (some local codes may require a larger clearance).
For more information on fire safety around faux wood, stone, and brick products, visit our website.
AZ Faux ProAdvantage Program
AZ Faux ProAdvantage Program offers exclusive discounts and perks to:
- Interior designers
- Design firms
- Architects
- Builders
- General contractors
- Purchasing agents
- Set designers
- Small business owners
- Other qualified applicants for the building trades
Applying for the program is easy! Simply fill out the application and submit the required documents.
If approved, you’ll receive an email confirmation and can begin enjoying these benefits:
- 15% pro-exclusive discounts
- U.S.-Based Customer Service from our team
- Free product sample kit
- Complimentary design consultations with our expert design specialists
- Tax-exempt ordering
Bring Your Office Ceiling Design to Life With Faux Wood Beams
Whether you’re designing a new office or updating an existing one, the ceiling can play a major role in defining the space. By combining versatile faux wood beams with statement lighting, greenery, and other faux products, you can create an office that feels modern, welcoming, and inspiring.
Start by browsing our collection of faux wood beams. If a few styles or colors catch your eye, we recommend ordering samples to see them up close, and members of the AZ ProAdvantage Program receive a complimentary sample kit.
Get started on your most inspiring commercial design yet!
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