This room boasts a combination of modern and classic features – from the rustic chandelier hanging between two wood beams to the wall-mounted television above the elegant wooden dresser. A vase filled with vibrant flora before a wooden-framed mirror completes the space.
33 Ceiling Beam Ideas That Are Through the Roof
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Published: February 18, 2023
Updated: November 28, 2023
Ceiling beams add charm, personality, and character to an otherwise boring home, and will undoubtedly be beautiful additions to your space. There’s a ceiling beam for everyone, whether you’d like to create a rustic, farmhouse-style space, or add an elegant touch to a modern space. Adding ceiling beams to a room could also add some height to the room, making it appear more open and spacious.
Contrary to popular belief, ceiling beams aren’t just limited to traditional homes. They can (and are) used in modern design as a decorative element that adds a unique and interesting look. The options for ceiling beams are endless, from natural wood to painted, from rough-hewn to smooth, and from reclaimed to new. The key is to choose a style that complements the overall design of your home.
Keep scrolling for stunning ceiling beam ideas that are through the roof. Add warmth and character to a traditional home or a touch of elegance to a modern space with this classic and enduring look.
02 of Inviting Living Room With Pops of Color
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The living room is an inviting space with its rich tones of brown, white, and pops of red. Boasting a leather sofa surrounded by cushions in different hues to brighten up the area, along with a black chandelier hanging from wooden beams.
03 of Antique Table and Wood Bench with Accessories
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An antique table with wood-turned legs stands in the center of this room on top of a woven rug. Double-shaded sconces flank a framed picture. The wood bench is accentuated by a white throw blanket and a green accent pillow.
04 of Festive-themed Bedroom With Wooden Ceiling Beams
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This bedroom is illuminated by captivating candlelight beneath wooden ceiling beams, enhancing the majestic king-sized bed and warm leather sofa with four inviting white tasseled pillows. Festive-themed pillows adorn the bed while miniature Christmas trees add a festive spirit.
05 of Rustic Dining Room With Neutral Tones
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This dining area features a wooden dining table accessorized with a white reindeer figurine and potted plants. A rustic chandelier hangs from the wooden ceiling beams, while leather sofas adorned with white cushions rest behind the table.
06 of Monochrome Entryway with Foliage Accents
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The entryway lighting in this space consists of white-shaded sconce lighting. Dark wreathed double doors match the artsy console table and ceiling beams. A large palm plant sits next to the striped welcome mat.
07 of Elegant Living Room With Dark Beams
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This living room boasts dark wooden beams that offer an elegant contrast to the L-shaped grey velvet sofa. Navy cushion chairs and beige ottomans surround a circular coffee table rest atop a massive grey rug.
08 of Entryway With Rustic Brown Elements
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This entryway features a rich-brown drawer full of decorations, from the timeless white lamp and book-topped candle to classic frames and vibrant plants. A wooden bench is accompanied by a black framed mirror reflecting an illuminated Christmas tree. A rustic rug completes the space.
09 of Black Ceiling Fan Living Room
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This black ceiling fan living room with stained wood ceiling beams features light gray sofas. The sofas are arranged in front of a white shiplap fireplace flanked by white floating shelves.
10 of Modern and Fresh Kitchen Look
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This kitchen boasts a beautiful cross-hatched pattern of wooden ceiling beams. Contrasting against the wooden elements are the white cabinets, white island table, and hanging pendant lighting. A long antique rug completes the space.
11 of Modern Dining Area in Black and White
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This modern dining area features a black wooden table paired with black chairs and a white cushioned bench on one end. Completing this elegant atmosphere are two black-accented ceiling lamps hanging between light-colored wooden beams above.
12 of Cozy Christmas Living Room Décor
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This living room features a beige sofa dotted with patterned pillows and a wooden coffee table decked out in Christmas decors. The white fireplace adds cozy charm, while the garden wreath and potted plants add a pop of color.
13 of Minimalist Dining Room Design Idea
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This minimalist dining space features a white island table paired with wooden high stools on one end. On the other end, a wooden table is paired with grey cushioned chairs, underlined by a dramatic dark wood ceiling beam.
14 of Rustic Charm in Living Room
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The living room is adorned with crisp white walls with matching white couches adorned with earthy-toned cushions. Light brown wooden accents, from the lofty ceiling beams to the woven basket and massive antique rug, all add a rustic charm to this space.
15 of Modern Kitchen, Cozy Living Room
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This kitchen, with its bright hues and modern white-and-brown island contrasted by white lamps, meets the warmer, homey tones of a living room exemplified by its wooden accents, velvet sofa, and natural ceiling beam.
16 of Sitting Area in Wood Accent Bedroom
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White shiplap walls surround this bedroom accentuated by wood ceiling beams and chandelier. Gray couch and coffee table create a sitting area at the foot of a wood bedframe. A small desk and chair are placed against the wall.
17 of Mix of Brown and White Kitchen Décor
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The dining area features a marbled island table paired with black farmhouse chairs and bronze-accented pendant lighting. Situated behind is a cozy gray sofa topped with overthrows and patterned cushions. Meanwhile, the kitchen spots a mix of brown and white decor.
18 of Living Room With White and Wood Accents
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This living room offers an inviting atmosphere with two contrasting chairs, a comfy white sofa facing the fireplace, and a chic candle-shaped black-accented chandelier. All are framed by crisscrossing wooden ceiling beams creating one grand open space.
19 of Bright Living Room With Wood Ceiling Beams
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This living room exudes brightness, with its white walls and sofas brought to life by a golden chandelier. The two thin wooden beams on the ceiling add warmth, while the stone fireplace adds texture to this charming space.
20 of Entryway With Black and Wood Accents
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A bright, inviting entrance welcomes visitors upon walking through the wooden front door into this hallway. Black-accented pendant lighting hangs from the wooden ceiling beams, while a black entryway table is decorated with potted plants and lamps for a modern touch.
21 of Bright Landscape Over a Bare Wood Mantel
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This living room boasts white walls, a white sofa, and a light gray rug. A bright landscape hangs over the bare wood mantel of a white shiplap fireplace. Two tall black lanterns are placed on the warm wood floor.
22 of Cross-hatch Ceiling Beam in Living Room
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This living room features leather chairs and a sofa surrounding a leather top table that consists of a vase and a plant on it. A candle-shaped light with a square-shaped black color metal frame dangling in the middle of the cross-hatch design wooden ceiling beam, giving it a cozy ambiance overall.
23 of Round Light With Open Ceiling Design
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A large, spherical light hangs from the center of a vaulted bedroom ceiling design with exposed wooden beams. A black framed bed sits under it adorned with white blankets, gray and beige accent pillows, and a gray throw. A brown leather bench with black legs sits at the foot of the bed on top of a white rug. A large window filters natural light into the room through sheer curtains hung from a black rid. A white chair with a plaid throw pillow embellishes the corner of the room next to a tall lamp with a black shade.
24 of White Shiplap Vaulted Ceiling with Beams
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This bedroom features a black and gray chandelier hanging from a white shiplap vaulted ceiling with beams. The chandelier illuminates a white and gray vintage rug laid under a beige and wood bed dressed in white bedding.
25 of Kitchen With Wooden Ceiling Beam Idea
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This modern kitchen features pristine white counters and overhead shelves, juxtaposed with a polished wooden floor. Decorative wreaths add subtle touches of charm while wooden ceiling beams below the painted-white ceiling house adjustable black metal lights. A truly exquisite interior!
26 of White Shiplap Ceiling with Beams
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This white kitchen features brass pendant lights hanging from a white shiplap ceiling with beams over a stained wood kitchen island. Black wishbone bar stools are seated at the island under the gray countertop.
27 of Majestic Farmhouse-inspired Bedroom With Palatial Bed
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This majestic room boasts a palatial king-sized bed embellished with rustic metal frames, flanked by two beautiful wooden dressers. A luxe chandelier sparkles from its perch atop the wood beam ceiling while light streams through the window above an inviting white cushioned bench.
28 of White and Wooden Modern Cabin Décor
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This farmhouse-inspired living room features wooden elements against the white wall backdrop. A rustic wooden cabinet rests near the entryway, with a wall-mounted reindeer mantel resting above it. Potted flowers rest on the dining table for a pop of color.
29 of Sloped Shiplap Ceiling with Dark Wood Beams
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Enhance the character of your space with this elegant design featuring white vaulted ceilings accented by dark wood beams. The striking contrast is further highlighted by a black-framed French door flanked by matching windows, positioned beneath the sloped shiplap ceiling. The ceiling’s horizontal shiplap meets the vertical beams, creating a visually striking effect, particularly notable along the central vault line. An ivory couch, adorned with an off-white knit throw blanket, faces the door, inviting relaxation and conversation. Reflecting on this design choice, interior designer Camila Lyons notes, “Horizontal shiplap meeting vertical beams creates a striking effect, especially with a central vault line. Choosing harmonious stains and paints for beams and ceiling can result in a sophisticated and cohesive look.” Her insight underscores the importance of color and texture harmony in achieving a polished and unified interior.
30 of Inviting Wood-framed Living Room
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A stately wood-framed doorway beckons visitors into the bright and welcoming living room, resplendent with crisp white walls, creamy wooden flooring, and rustic wooden ceiling beams. It creates an inviting atmosphere perfect for relaxing gatherings.
31 of Cozy Christmas Living Room With Ceiling Beams
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This living room is adorned with a grand Christmas tree that sparkles against the backdrop of wooden ceiling beams, creating an inviting and cozy environment. Cushioned grey sofas flank the stone fireplace, while a wooden coffee table completes the space.
32 of Timeless Wood-Accented Home Décor
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This house features unique wooden beams that form a triangle shape, overlooking the dining space and living room. The eye-catching metal chandelier in the center of the dining area is complemented by velvet sofas surrounding two stylish wooden coffee tables, creating a perfect combination for relaxation!
33 of King-sized Bedroom With Rustic Décor
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This master bedroom boasts a grand, king-sized bed with white and grey pillows, accompanied by a comfy bench featuring an elegant glass vase of pampas grass. Above the bed is a black-accented candle chandelier, hanging from the beautiful wooden ceiling beams.
