Budapest Post

Cum Deo pro Patria et Libertate
Budapest, Europe and world news

Expose Your Rusticity With Exposed Beams

Expose Your Rusticity With Exposed Beams

When it comes to exposed beams, most people think it’s the mark of barn ceilings and French kitchens.

I’m here to tell you that while the trend may have started in those places, it’s become widely popular among other styles. There are so many reasons to add exposed beams to your home. They can highlight a large space. They can support an old room.

They can make an attic even cozier. But no matter the purpose they serve, exposed beams do add that perfect hint of rusticity to any home. Take a look at these 13 tips that will help you decide where you add yours.


We might as well start with the kitchen, being the most common place to find exposed beams. Yes, they’re very common for the French rustic style, but heavy beams will also compliment the country kitchen. Even a lighter shade of wood will go well with the Scandinavian style.


High ceilings are often a blessing in disguise. Make the most of yours by installing some exposed beams. Whether they help with support or not, they’ll do some great work in bringing the eyes down to furniture level where they should be.


Maybe you’d rather keep that large airy hall feeling in your home. Have your beams follow the slope of the ceiling to create interest and highlight just exactly how far up the space goes.


It’s time to draw attention to the quirks in your home. Beam up those sloped ceilings for extra attention on the higher end. Plus, they’ll showcase the amazing chandelier you just installed.


Even tiny spaces can benefit from exposed beams. Open your mind to light colors and smooth finishes that will give your space the illusion of being very large. No more lamenting over lack of floorspace.


The rustic beams in this attic makes the space seem all the more cozy and comfortable, even thought it’s stark white. The bonus here is that you don’t have to pay for much lumber for those tiny beams.


Don’t leave out the bedroom! Exposed beams can bring out the comfy feeling you were looking for and make your bedroom feel like a real getaway. It will be like retiring to Paris every evening.


Looking for a quick and easy way to add exposed beams to your home? Then just tear out your ceiling. I’m serious! Leave the upstairs floor shining through in whatever room you choose. One weekend of work and an immediate rustic feel.


I especially love these large rustic beams. If possible, thrift your beams from an old barn. Just give them a new coat of stain and you’ll be all set to make the best farmhouse impression possible.


Maybe the lighting in your home needs a little help? Installing some exposed beams gives you a sturdy place to mount whatever lighting you like, from pendants to twinkle lights.


Sometimes a simple set of exposed beams along the ceiling just isn’t enough. Don’t be afraid to line every joint and space with a beam. Even if you end up with something like this, as you can see, it will be well worth it.


House shaped decor is big in the Scandinavian style world. Frame your white and wood home with exposed beams that create a house inside your house. Simple yet impactful.


Are you on the opposite end? Maybe your home came with exposed beams and you’re ready for a change. Paint your beams the same color as your ceiling to keep the support but blend the look. You’ll find it reminds you of a seaside cottage.

AI Disclaimer: An advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system generated the content of this page on its own. This innovative technology conducts extensive research from a variety of reliable sources, performs rigorous fact-checking and verification, cleans up and balances biased or manipulated content, and presents a minimal factual summary that is just enough yet essential for you to function as an informed and educated citizen. Please keep in mind, however, that this system is an evolving technology, and as a result, the article may contain accidental inaccuracies or errors. We urge you to help us improve our site by reporting any inaccuracies you find using the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of this page. Your helpful feedback helps us improve our system and deliver more precise content. When you find an article of interest here, please look for the full and extensive coverage of this topic in traditional news sources, as they are written by professional journalists that we try to support, not replace. We appreciate your understanding and assistance.
Newsletter

Related Articles

0:00
0:00
Close
Vatican hosts first Catholic LGBTQ pilgrimage
Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Series, iPhone Air, Apple Watch 11 and More at 'Awe Dropping' Event
France joins Eurozone’s ‘periphery’ as turmoil deepens, say investors
France Faces New Political Crisis, again, as Prime Minister Bayrou Pushed Out
Nayib Bukele Points Out Belgian Hypocrisy as Brussels Considers Sending Army into the Streets
France, at an Impasse, Heads Toward Another Government Collapse
The Country That Got Too Rich? Public Spending Dominates Norway Election
EU Proposes Phasing Out Russian Oil and Gas by End of 2027 to End Energy Dependence
More Than 150,000 Followers for a Fictional Character: The New Influencers Are AI Creations
EU Prepares for War
Trump Threatens Retaliatory Tariffs After EU Imposes €2.95 Billion Fine on Google
Tesla Board Proposes Unprecedented One-Trillion-Dollar Performance Package for Elon Musk
Gold Could Reach Nearly $5,000 if Fed Independence Is Undermined, Goldman Sachs Warns
Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay Secure Places at 2026 World Cup
Trump Administration Advances Plans to Rebrand Pentagon as Department of War Instead of the Fake Term Department of Defense
Big Tech Executives Laud Trump at White House Dinner, Unveil Massive U.S. Investments
Tether Expands into Gold Sector with Profit-Driven Diversification
‘Looks Like a Wig’: Online Users Express Concern Over Kate Middleton
Florida’s Vaccine Revolution: DeSantis Declares War on Mandates
Trump’s New War – and the ‘Drug Tyrant’ Fearing Invasion: ‘1,200 Missiles Aimed at Us’
"The Situation Has Never Been This Bad": The Fall of PepsiCo
At the Parade in China: Laser Weapons, 'Eagle Strike,' and a Missile Capable of 'Striking Anywhere in the World'
The Fashion Designer Who Became an Italian Symbol: Giorgio Armani Has Died at 91
Putin Celebrates ‘Unprecedentedly High’ Ties with China as Gazprom Seals Power of Siberia-2 Deal
China Unveils New Weapons in Grand Military Parade as Xi Hosts Putin and Kim
Rapper Cardi B Cleared of Liability in Los Angeles Civil Assault Trial
Google Avoids Break-Up in U.S. Antitrust Case as Stocks Rise
Couple celebrates 80th wedding anniversary at assisted living facility in Lancaster
Information Warfare in the Age of AI: How Language Models Become Targets and Tools
The White House on LinkedIn Has Changed Their Profile Picture to Donald Trump
"Insulted the Prophet Muhammad": Woman Burned Alive by Angry Mob in Niger State, Nigeria
Trump Responds to Death Rumors – Announces 'Missile City'
Druzhba Pipeline Incident Sparks Geopolitical Tensions
Cost of Opposition Leader Péter Magyar's Economic Plan Revealed
Germany in Turmoil: Ukrainian Teenage Girl Pushed to Death by Illegal Iraqi Migrant
United Krack down on human rights: Graham Linehan Arrested at Heathrow Over Three X Posts, Hospitalised, Released on Bail with Posting Ban
Asian and Middle Eastern Investors Avoid US Markets
Ray Dalio Warns of US Shift to Autocracy
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.1% in August
Russia and China Sign New Gas Pipeline Deal
Von der Leyen's Plane Hit by Suspected Russian GPS Interference in an Incident Believed to Be Caused by Russia or by Pro-Peace or by Anti-Corruption European Activists
China's Robotics Industry Fuels Export Surge
Suntory Chairman Resigns After Police Probe
Gold Price Hits New All-Time Record
UK Fintechs Explore Buying US Banks
Greece Suspends 5% of Schools as Birth Rate Drops
Apollo to Launch $5 Billion Sports Investment Vehicle
Bolsonaro Trial Nears Close Amid US-Brazil Tension
European Banks Push for Lower Cross-Border Barriers
Poland's Offshore Wind Sector Attracts Investors
×