Ceiling beam spacing and size
Brandie Knight
3 years ago
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ceiling wood beams...size, spacing. please share pics.
Comments (1)Hi there, We have a similarly sized room with 10' ceilings.... our beams are 6" high and I am very happy with that dimension -- about 8" wide. Here is a picture of how they look in our room --- this picture came out dark (such a dreary day), but hopefully you get the idea! So, my opinion about your set-up.... I think the header solves the beams just in the family room question....it will make it look cozy! I think you should use the partial beam on the ends to make it look like it is a more structural component. Post pics when you are done!...See MoreSize of coffered or box beam ceiling-help please!
Comments (6)I just took a closer look and the beams look to be about 18"x18", so they are square in cross-section. There's a bit of an optical illusion when looking up at an angle, but when looking straight up they look quite wide. My rough guess for the room would be about 20'x30', give or take a couple feet. (Geez, that sounds really big!) cynandjon, the piano does sound great. I have no musical talent whatsoever, but I like to sit and read on the sofa there while the more talented members of the family practice....See MoreTo ceiling beam or not to ceiling beam?
Comments (2)Is it correct that these are "decorative only" beams, and serve no structural function? If so, then ask your builder to give you architectural elevation drawings of the space both ways. Then see what you think. I also recommend that you find a copy of the book by Architect Sara Susanka called the not so big house. I say that because there are a lot of contemporary and well designed homes in the book. You can see what you think when you see them. Her book also discusses how spaces that are too large can feel as though they are too formal and lack intimacy. Since it sounds like you don't want to be too formal, I think you would get a lot out of this book....See MoreSize and spacing of can lights exposed ceiling basement
Comments (1)I'd do the maximum you can and put them with a dimmer so you have different lighting options for different needs....See MoreJoseph Corlett, LLC
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