Exposed wood beams showcase interiors to perfection

Beams have been used in construction since ancient times. They can support the weight of a roof, an upper floor, or can be incorporated into the building’s structure. Their unfinished look was once deliberately hidden inside a house’s framework or sculpted to produce a more impressive visual effect and communicate the owner’s great wealth to guests.

Exposed beams are becoming a decorative feature

These architectural structures, which are needed to support a building’s ceiling and load-bearing walls, can also be made of metal. Nowadays, they add character and elevate a room’s design by serving as a charming decorative element. Exposed beams can even act as dividing walls or shelving in small spaces where every square meter counts.

These decorative and practical wooden structures blend in seamlessly with the design of a modern apartment. © DR

In this loft, metallic IPN beams feature prominently, creating a majestic space. © DR

When tradition enhances modernity

Some fans of exposed beams are so attached to this reassuring detail in a home that they make it a must-have feature when looking for an apartment. Others paint the beams bright colours to make sure they match their furniture, which is a great way to add a touch of modernity to a traditional look !

Painted to discreetly match the rest of the living room, these black ceiling beams blend in with the rest of the decor. © DR

The beams in this room create an extra cosy atmosphere. © DR