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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Beam Me Up ~

I have been really lovin' exposed ceiling beams and coffered ceilings lately. Whether they are existing structural beams or added for detail, I just love look. I keep ripping out ideas and saving them in a box our dream house file. Here are a few images with exposed beams that make me want to build...








Source: Image 1 & 2: tuscanplan.com, Image 3: Southern Living, Image 4: Southern Accents,
Image 5 & 6: House Beautiful, Image 7: Country Living



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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    This is great inspiration! I like seeing the exposed wood beams in other homes, but I don't think I would want them in my own home. Would love to have a painted coffered ceiling though.

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  2. www.MaisonStGermain.comFebruary 17, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    Those are great pictures! We live in an antique barn so we have exposed chestnut beams throughout:) I love them too:)
    ~Debra
    Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens

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  3. Love the Decor!February 17, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    What PK said!!
    Seriously I wwas getting ready to say almost word for word what she said when I say her comment. too funny... Great minds...

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  4. SunshineFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:06 AM

    I too LOVE exposed beams! I have a big vaulted ceiling and have been dreaming of beams up there! I wonder how hard and costly it would be to do it?

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    These are great inspiration pictures, Chelsea! They seem to add instant warmth.

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  6. Tammy@InStitchesFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    It's such a warm and cozy look. I hope you get some in your dream house.

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  7. {K}February 17, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    I love those exposed beams too!

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  8. fleurcottageFebruary 17, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    i echo PK! lovely but not for me. :)

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  9. UnknownFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    Chelsea:

    Thanks for the images. What incredible spaces. The mix of the beams in interiors automatically gives that mixing "old with new" look that I ADORE.

    Thank you!

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  10. SarahFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    I love exposed beams, they give a room so much character. Exposed beams are definitely on my to do list. These are lovely pictures and great ideas
    -Sarah

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  11. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageFebruary 17, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    We have nice high ceiling in our house and I would LOVE to have exposed beams. If I had unlimited time, money, and skill I would put in some faux beams. But for now I'll just enjoy the great photos!

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  12. KM StudiosFebruary 17, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    awesome pics.
    they add such personality to a room

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  13. Elder EsplinFebruary 17, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    Me Likey! I especially love that second one. The chunky wood is to die for!

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  14. Alexandra MacVeanFebruary 17, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    I love the beams and the bookshelves in that one photo.

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  15. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereFebruary 17, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Love all these photos! I got an estimate for installing 3 beams in my morning room....$7000. As much as I would love them that is a huge amount of money. I'll just keep dreaming.

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  16. shootermcg2December 13, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Love the ceiling beams! There are some other great examples online of the urethane "Faux beams" here: http://www.owtraditions.com

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