Ceiling beam in interior design

Modern styles of interior decoration are veryvarious, quite popular are the village directions associated with a warm stove, the smell of cakes and uncouth coarse elements, for example, such as a ceiling beam, which has a largely practical function. Today it is used as a ceiling decor, it is of an artificial and natural origin.

Application of beams in the interior

Beams on the ceiling surface look original and very impressive, create a special home atmosphere. The use of this element may be due to the following reasons:

• in the suburban house, the boards are part of the flooring of the structures supporting the attic or attic;
• the ceiling beam is used to give the interior a certain style: loft, country, provence, chalet, etc .;
• to hide the flaws of the ceiling surface, for example, placing beams on the joints of gypsum board eliminates the need for final finishing of the material;
• as a cable channel - in the cavity of the element you can hide various communications: wiring, plumbing, ventilation;
• for fixing a variety of accessories: TV sets or pendant lamps (only natural boards are suitable for this purpose).

Decorative materials, their advantages

Such beams are made of polyurethane,A practical and safe material with many positive characteristics. Used decorative ceiling beams to create a rustic, home interior, in addition, serve as a cable channel.

Advantages of polyurethane materials:

• very light, do not make installation difficult;
• moisture resistant, can decorate the ceiling in the kitchen and bathroom;
• durable, do not undergo rotting, development of insects, mold;
• refractory;
• characterized by a variety of colors and imitations - from wood to stone;
• have affordable cost, much cheaper than natural material.

The polyurethane board fits well into the interior, it is difficult to distinguish it from wood or stone.

Natural material: dignity

Wooden ceiling beams - one of the mostcommon materials used in private and out-of-town houses. The boards are not only used as decor to create a certain style, but can also carry a practical function - to maintain an attic or attic. Beams are usually made from coniferous trees, but there are also elements from larch.

Wooden material has the following advantages:

• natural;
• ecological;
• spectacular, visually creates a massive and luxurious ceiling.

Wooden beams have their drawbacks:

• too heavy, they are difficult to install;
• do not resist moisture, they can start rotting with time, they multiply various microorganisms;
• are very expensive, are available only to wealthy consumers.

Rules for the location of boards on the ceiling

From how the ceiling beam will be installed, the visual change of the room depends: it can become taller, lower, more square or elongated. The following simple rules exist:

• When the elements are positioned along the longest wall, they visually "stretch" the room even more visually;
• To expand the room, you need to place boards across the ceiling;
• with a cruciform installation, the room becomes more voluminous;
• low ceilings can be visually raised, for this purpose boards are fixed to the wall with a small approach to the ceiling surface;
• too high can be visually reduced if the beams are fixed on the walls;
• for the allocation of a certain part of the premises of the board it is necessary to arrange only in it in the form of a Christmas tree or a lattice;
• decorative elements allow you to divide a single room into several zones, for this they are located at the junctions of the zoned space.

Thus, the ceiling beam - a modern decorative element with centuries of history, creates a cozy and warm atmosphere in the room, allows you to visually change the height and width of the space.