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5 Reasons Faux Wood Beams are Trending

5 Reasons Faux Wood Beams are Trending

Faux wood beams are increasing in popularity because they're versatile, durable, and easy to install. Plus, they come in a wide range of finishes and even have functional benefits.

Our handcrafted faux beams look so realistic, they were featured in the HGTV Dream Home 2022. In a modern take on a ski lodge in Vermont, the design team used our Magnolia Faux Wood Beams in Fresh Coffee to give the appearance of exposed beams (as seen above!)

Faux wood beams can also help you achieve a farmhouse design that fits with the current cottagecore aesthetic. Cottagecore emphasizes cozy interiors with rustic materials. Install faux beams with a natural wood grain to give your home a layered, textured, comforting atmosphere.

If you look at faux wood beams and real wood beams installed in the same room, do you think you could tell them apart? AZ Faux beams look realistic because they're made from molds of real timber beams. Whether you want splits and axe marks, raised grain or a pebbled texture, there's a faux beam style to perfectly suit your project.

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Read on for more details about why faux wood beams are trending:

Reasons Faux Wood Beams are Trending - Versatility

1. Versatility

The possibilities for using faux wood beams are only limited by your imagination. You can experiment with patterns in any room of your house, regardless of your existing décor.

Try traditional horizontal placement to add charm to any space, or get more intricate by crisscrossing beams to form a tiled look. Do you have a cathedral or vaulted ceiling? Faux beams are made for high ceilings. You can even design your own truss system.

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2. Durability

One of the properties of faux wood beams that sets them apart from real wood is their ability to withstand the test of time. Eventually, real wood starts to rot, chip, and split, looking less and less like the original product you purchased at great expense.

In a recent Forbes article, New York interior designer Kati Curtis said: "Tactile materials and luxury in the home is a trend that’s on the rise. This can’t be at the sacrifice of durability and ease of use. Most of our clients have kids, pets, or just live their lives and want materials and furnishings they don’t have to worry about spilling a glass of wine on."

Maintenance-free and resistant to many of the elements that cause the real version to wear down, our decorative beams stand up well indoors or outdoors.

Explore interior and exterior faux wood beam applications.

3. Easy to Install

Faux wood beams feature lightweight construction so they're easier to use and install than real wood beams. One person can carry the beams in most cases, shipping is less expensive than real wood, and they're fixed in place with regular hardware.

In the overall cost of your remodeling project, you must consider labor. Faux wood beams save you money because you can install the beams yourself, with just one or two people needed to complete the job.

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4. Custom Finishes

Faux wood beams make it easy to complement existing décor or establish a new style because you can choose among a variety of available finish colors. Looking for a more specific color? All our beams are available unfinished, primed and ready to paint or stain.

The possibilities are endless when it comes to customizations. Gel staining, dry brushing and marbleizing are just several techniques for finishing faux wood beams.

Learn more about custom finishes for faux wood beams.

5. Functional Benefits

Sure, faux wood beams look pretty, but did you know they're also functional? Our beam styles are available in a three-sided option making them perfect for hiding electrical wiring, installing recessed lighting and even small HVAC ducts.

You can also use faux wood beams to conceal existing LVL beams. Structural flaws? No problem! Faux beams are the perfect solution for covering cracks, uneven ceilings or popcorn-style ceilings.

Read more about the uses of high-density polyurethane beams.

Experience The Difference—Faux Wood Ceiling Beams

If you’re ready for a little (or a lot!) of remodeling, faux wood beams are the perfect accompaniment to any space. Popular, versatile, and affordable—you can’t go wrong.

Let one of AZ Faux’s architectural consultants help you decide among the many options of faux wood beam styles, finishes, ceiling designs and installation methods. We’re with you every step of the way to ensure accurate ordering, ease of installation, and enjoyment for many years to come.

Contact us today to get started on your next project!