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A timeless design feature that brings the beauty of natural materials indoors, our wood ceiling ideas explore the everlasting popularity and capabilities of working with wood in interior design.

An enduring material that has been used for thousands of years for construction and product creation, wood ceiling ideas not only embody craftsmanship and building techniques from the past, but exciting and innovative new ways to use this long-lasting material in the home. 

The ceiling, the 'fifth wall' in a room that is often neglected, can be beautifully transformed with a range of inspiring ceilings ideas, with wood adding inviting warmth, texture and depth to the surface. 

From modern ceiling paneling ideas, to uncovering traditional wooden structures, there are many options for incorporating wood ceiling ideas in your home.

Wood ceiling ideas

Whether you want to add color and character to your ceiling with wood in a new build, or enhance the existing wooden features in a period property, we have curated a collection of designs to provide you with some beautiful inspiration.

1. Celebrate beautiful beams

(Image credit: Jonathan Bond Photography)

Wooden beams are traditionally used as structural supports, often part of a larger wooden framework for when building a home. 

Homes & Gardens' editor in chief Lucy Searle states, 'many traditional interiors have wooden beams exposed, adding beautiful rustic character and texture to the ceiling, as well as embodying a unique, historic charm that highlights the original construction.'

As shown in this modern country home, the warmth of the wood from the rustic beams creates an inviting, cozy feel, with the black metal used for the window, door and staircase creating an elegant contrast, an elegant example of beamed ceiling ideas.

2. Create a sleek and sophisticated look with fluted paneling

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Ceiling paneling and wall paneling ideas are no longer features purely found in period homes and older properties, paneling is being used in homes of all sizes and styles to add stylish visual interest to empty walls and surfaces, with many modern designs beautifully celebrating the versatility of wood.

For a more contemporary wood ceiling idea that uses paneling, a fluted design can add sleek structure and a luxurious quality to your ceiling. 

In this modern dining room, fitted with Woodupp slat wall and ceiling panels, the panels have been specifically crafted to help with improving the acoustics in the room, ideal for a variety of modern living arrangements and open-plan spaces. Adding beautiful texture to the minimalist interior, these wooden panels not only look great on the walls and ceiling, but keep practicality and sound quality in mind also. 

3. Channel contemporary cabin decor

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Cabin decor ideas are often centered around wood, using the material to create an inviting effect that transports you to the deep depths of a woodland forest.

Cabin decor embodies coziness and that feeling of retreating away into nature, and using wood ceiling ideas can help to to create the perfect look, no mater your style.  

This living room by Creative Tonic Design is an innovative, contemporary take on cabin decor, with the dark wooden ceiling and matching flooring taking center stage. Finished with a hide rug, taxidermy mounts and a traditional, round candle chandelier to establish the cabin theme, other features such as the gray storage and display unit and soft sofa and armchairs add a more modern touch, creating an eclectic mix of styles, textures and objects.

4. Keep things light and bright

(Image credit: Lucas Eilers)

If you want to incorporate wood ceiling ideas into your home but are worried about the material being to dark or rustic looking for your space, painting original paneling or incorporating new painted wood panels can create a light and bright look - but still with plenty of texture. 

As shown in this large bathroom by Lucas Eilers , the wooden ceiling has been painted a beautiful sky blue, a great choice for a bathroom and to make the ceiling feel larger and brighter. Complemented by an overall calming color palette throughout, a simple coat of paint on the ceiling has transformed the look of this bathroom space, adding a subtle but stylish splash of color. 

5. Unite the old with the new

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In this colorful dining room, the exposed, rustic wooden ceiling beams add beautiful texture to the low ceilings. The striking, red storage and display units leave just enough room for the beautiful beams to have the space and recognition they deserve. 

Contrasting traditional materials with more modern designs, such as the use of color and material in this dining room, can create a unique and stylish space. With the wooden dining table and natural, textured pendant perfectly complementing the beams, the overall environment feels wonderfully relaxed and calming. 

Uniting the old with the new will always make for an eclectic and diverse design. Whether you hang a contemporary pendant light from a rustic wooden ceiling, or embrace color and ceiling paint ideas for your woodwork, there are many creative choices to choose from.

6. Use your ceiling to create contrast

(Image credit: Creative Tonic Design)

The ceiling should be treated as an inviting canvas to create beautiful design statements and visual interest in a room; from simple designs such as lighting and paint, to more impactful options such as wallpaper and wood. 

Using the ceiling to create an elegant contrast with the rest of the room design will guarantee to create an impact, and ensure that this overlooked surface is celebrated. 

In this modern study by Creative Tonic Design, the dark wooden ceiling adds beautiful depth and drama to the space, as well as bringing in welcoming natural texture to the more contemporary styled study. Contrasting with the light gray carpeted floor and white walls, the dark wooden ceiling also creates a stylish juxtaposition with the stunning, glistening gold pendant light and more modern furniture designs. 

A luxurious space that uses a sophisticated mix of materials and colors, the wooden ceiling in this modern home office is the star of the show.

7. Create a spa inspired look for a bathroom

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'With an increased focus on wellness and spending more time at home in the last few years, we are looking for new and innovative ways to bring an enhanced feeling of calm and comfort into our living spaces,' says Homes & Gardens' editorial director, Sarah Spiteri.

In recent bathroom design trends, spa bathroom ideas see a focus on using 'spa like' materials to establish a truly tranquil and relaxing space, defined by a more minimalist and luxurious design that you would be fitting for a spa retreat.

As shown in this bathroom by GRAFF - Art of Bath the warming, wooden ceiling helps to create a serene, spa like environment, similar to the style of a sauna or steam room. 

Spending time outdoors and in nature is known to make us feel more relaxed and rejuvenated, so bringing in natural elements for your bathroom ceiling ideas, like that shown in this spa-inspired bathroom, is a great option for helping to create a calming environment.

8. Uplift your wooden ceiling with color

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With colorful room ideas seeing a huge resurgence in a post-pandemic world, with many of us looking to transforming our homes with uplifting color and interest, why not enhance your wooden ceiling with a bright color choice.

In this joyful, yellow dining room, the walls and ceiling have been painted in Giallo yellow by Little Greene . Creative director at Little Greene, Ruth Mottershead states, 'yellow is a timeless and positive color; it’s perfect for busy spaces that see a lot of activity such as your hallway or kitchen. The kitchen, often seen as the heart of the home, is the perfect space to use bolder colors, such as Giallo, reminiscent of golden sun, which will bring joy and create an energetic scheme. You can use this to highlight architectural details or for an impactful look, drench your space in color on all four walls, used all over, it will envelop the kitchen with sunshine all year round. '

With this color drenching effect used on the wooden ceiling beam and across the ceiling, stone walls and wooden wall and cupboard in this kitchen, the design shows how more traditional wood ceilings and interior spaces can be beautifully adapted to embody a more contemporary and colorful aesthetic, establishing a progressive mix of tradition and modernity.

9. Transform your transitional spaces

(Image credit: Benjamin Johnston Design, Claudia Casbarian with Julie Soefer Photography)

Just like ceilings, transitional spaces such as hallways, corridors and landings are sometimes left behind when planning designs for the home, so bringing in features such as wood ceiling ideas can add beautiful texture and visual interest as you pass through, making the areas feel more connected to your overall design.

This stunning landing area by Benjamin Johnston Design is defined by a grand vaulted ceiling, with the light wood finish perfect for this more contemporary space. With the flowing, bulb style pendant light creating a stylish contrast with the wood, the wooden ceiling and pendant work in harmony to establish a striking focal point as you ascend the stairs and move through the landing area.

10. Use a mix of colors and finishes

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In this living room by Creative Tonic Design, the impressive vaulted ceiling is defined by gray wash wooden beams and white wooden plank paneling, creating a mix of shapes, colors and finishes. 

A simple embodiment of the versatility of wood in interior design and the variety of finishes available, this ceiling adds a subtle grandeur to the living space. With the beams working as an eye-catching accent and focal point, and the white planks smoothly integrating with the rest of the scheme, both wooden components are united by adding texture and character to the space.

11. Pay homage to the original structure of your home

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With wood ceiling ideas often focusing on exposed original constructions, if you live in a property with gorgeous, original architectural features, use this as an opportunity to celebrate these historic designs.  

In this breathtaking traditional living room by Kara Childress , the design lets the original architecture truly take center stage. With the grand, double height ceiling giving the woodwork the space and height it deserves, the room is defined by a beautiful mix of textures, materials and eras of design.

The dark wooden ceiling and beams are beautifully balanced by the cool cream and warming stone walls, with the rug and soft furnishings adding inviting texture and softness to the space.

12. Create a light and laidback look 

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This living room, looking out onto a hallway, embodies an inviting, relaxing charm that makes you feel instantly at ease, evoking feelings of staying in a beautiful villa in sunnier climes.

Defined by a mainly calming, neutral color palette, the light wooden ceiling in this space adds elegant depth and an appealing texture to the room, enhancing the overall relaxed look. 

Simple yet wonderfully effect, the wood not only adds character to the room, but creates a rustic, coffered-style ceiling effect, adding a unique architectural detail to the space.

(Image credit: Neptune)

'Scandinavian decor is defined by the use of simple, organic materials, functionality and practicality, and an elegant, minimalist look,' says Jennifer Ebert, Homes & Gardens' digital editor.

In this white kitchen by Neptune , the wood on the ceiling, walls and floor has been washed in palette of white and grays, adding a softness and calmness to the space, with the overall look and use of materials establishing an inviting Scandi-inspired design that feels characterful and contemporary.

Are wood ceilings in style?

As we have explored, wood ceilings have been used for centuries, and remain utterly timeless in their style, beauty and durability. 

Of course, some techniques and finishes move in and out of fashion, however, a wooden ceiling is guaranteed to add inviting texture, visual interest and character to a room in your home. 

As there are so many options to choose from, you can pick a wood ceiling idea that perfectly fits your home and style. Whether you want to be bright and bold and paint exposed beams, or create a sleek paneled design, wood ceiling ideas can establish a welcoming connection to the outdoor world, and lift your interior space with the beauty of natural materials.

Wood Ceiling Design Ideas - 21 Designer Rooms With Wood Ceilings

Sara Ligorria Tramp

When it comes to bringing warmth and texture to a room, paying attention to your floors and walls is important, but your ceilings—aka the crown of any room—deserve some love too. There are plenty of ways to make them shine, whether you opt for a pop of paint or wallpaper, but today we're putting the spotlight on wood ceilings. Whether you inherited a space with preexisting wood ceilings and are wondering how to decorate in a way that brings out their best qualities, or you're starting from scratch and want a little inspiration, these examples, ideas, and styling tips for wood ceilings will guide the way. From modern to rustic and everything in between, there's a wood ceiling for everyone.

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1

Add Recessed Lighting

Catherine Kwong

In this Kona coast home, designer Catherine Kwong opted for a sleek and sophisticated monochromatic color scheme, complete with elegant yet casual decor throughout. The vaulted wood ceiling suits the Hawaiian beach location well, but also feels just formal enough. Plus, it's outfitted with plenty of overhead task lighting, which is a must in a kitchen.

2

Create a Pattern

Leanne Ford Interiors

You don't need to use wild colors and prints to create a unique and playful bathroom. Take, for example, this neutral-hued space by Leanne Ford Interiors. In lieu of a glass or curtain enclosure, the white hexagonal ceiling tiles meet the stained wood shiplap to visually separate the shower and the sink area, all the while, packing plenty of design punch.

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3

Add Grit With Cocrete

Tamsin Johnson Interiors

From the polished concrete floors to the plaster walls and wood paneled ceiling, this open plan dining room and kitchen by Tamsin Johnson is a texturally rich oasis. And the mix of raw materials with a more soft and serene color scheme along with laidback furniture strikes the ideal balance for a modern and edgy yet classic coastal escape.

4

Use Slim Panels

Gail Davis Design

Opt for darker, slimmer wood panels on the ceiling for a bedroom setting that feels both cozy and formal, relaxing and stimulating. Consider this timeless bedroom by interior designer Gail Davis your blueprint.

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5

Make It Work With Any Style

Julian Wass

Exposed beams in this country home bedroom are brightened up by the crisp blue-and-white bedding and silver table lamp. The mix of warm and cool tones balance each other out well and prove that wood ceilings don't have to look bohemian or rustic—they can be preppy and prim, too.

6

Arrange Panels Horizontally

Heidi Caillier Design

Installing wood panels vertically will elongate your ceiling, but if you'd rather make a room feel wider, considering arranging them horizontally. This will be especially useful in a smaller space, like a bathroom, as exemplified here. The sloped wood ceiling, mossy green cabinets, and charcoal floor tiles in this bathroom by Heidi Caillier pay homage to the Queen Anne's surrounding Pacific North West environment.

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7

Embolden Beams With a Mural

Lisa Romerein

In this Mediterranean-style dining room, the elaborate iron wrought door and chandelier, imposing dining table, and bold antique carpet are only surpassed in intricate beauty by the stylized ceiling of exposed beams framing a mural. Because the carpet makes such an eye-catching impression, the ceiling does a nice job of containing the space for a full jewel box effect. The thoughtful design of the space ensures a truly magical setting for intimate dining and conversation.

8

Keep It Light

Tamsin Johnson Interiors

If you're worried that a wood ceiling would make the room feel too dark, think again. As seen in this bedroom by Tamsin Johnson, the light wood ceiling actually grounds the bedroom, giving the light pink, beige, and cream color scheme a more inviting and finished look.

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9

Paint It White

paul raeside

Interior designer Andrew Flesher restored his historic White Plains home with bursts of fun colors, unexpected pattern play (who knew banana leaf fabric and a tight houndstooth print carpet could complement each other so nicely?), and gallons of bright white paint. Consider it proof that you don't have to strip and replace all the the original wood surfaces to brighten and modernize a space so completely. The eclectic layering is such a nice way to honor the historic bones while marking its design forward present.

10

Pair It With Color

Romanek Design Studio

The wood panel ceiling and green zellige tiles in this bathroom by Romanek Design Studio are both ultra-modern and totally down to earth. Aside from giving the room an invigorating yet soothing surge of energy, the wall-to-wall green tile floor means that basically everything in the room will hold up well when wet.

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11

Create Consistency

Sara Tramp

Emily Henderson creates visual consistency in this spacious, open environment by bringing the wood walls in the dining room into the entryway and living room—but this time, on the ceiling.

12

Embrace the Architectural Quirks

Reath Design

This space decorated by Reath Design looks like more like a treehouse portal to a magical realm than a mere sitting room. She played up the dark, mysterious energy of the wood shiplap with a burnt orange pendant and shaggy faux fur carpet but then asserted a sense of whimsy with pink and purple gingham and floral prints. It's also well-advised to customize a sectional that encourages conversation and enhances the architectural structure.

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13

Contrast With High Gloss

Michael Persico

Designed by Matthew Ferrarini, this kitchen is smart and stylish. The folding wood pocket doors conceal the entire counter and cabinet area against the wall, but when they're open, the glossy statement tiles add so much personality and cool off the wood materials.

14

Scale It Down

Sara Ligorria Tramp

A grand vaulted ceiling is always welcome, but if you want to dial down the drama to make the space feel warmer and more approachable, introduce some wood paneling. The variation in material helps bring the scale down to a more human level, as seen in this bathroom by Emily Henderson Design.

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15

Stay Understated

Romanek Design Studio

The pared back design and floor-to-ceiling windows in this living room by Romanek Design Studio allow the eye to focus on the outdoor scenery beyond. But just because it's pared back does't mean it's boring—far from it, in fact. The modern, nature-inspired materials (hello, blond wood ceiling) create an understated canvas while the hanging leather chair and coffee table bring in some sculptural, playful flair.

16

Mix In Modern Elements

Studio Razavi

Studio Razavi ushered this old country home in Lyon, France, into the modern era with bold, saturated colors and fresh, architectural designs. The firm chose to preserve the existing bones of the space, like the exposed beams and arches while also giving it their signature forward-thinking treatment. Modern eclectic design at its finest.

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17

Reflect the Outdoors

Robert McKinley Studio

This Montauk bathroom designed by Robert McKinley Studio feels both woodsy and intimate, expansive and cosmopolitan. That's thanks to the minimalist color palette that lets the materials do the talking and nods to the surrounding environment, like the nautical pendant lamp, long, parallel wood panels, and glossy natural stone tiles.

18

Opt for Limewash

Leanne Ford Interiors

If you want to emulate the worn look of the white wood ceiling in this mod California living room designed by Leanne Ford Interiors, opt for a lime wash instead of a classic paint. The whole space, from the retro wood burning fireplace and stone hearth to the sheepskin throw, is very Flintstone-chic.

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19

Add a Touch of Rustic Style

Jessica Sample

Designer Dee Murphy gave her family kitchen a new life by repainting the cabinets, swapping out hardware, installing task lighting, and sprucing up the window treatments. But what really makes it feel homey and historied are the unique and handmade qualities of the surfaces, from the zellige tile backsplash to the stone tile floors and rustic wood paneled ceiling. The variation in the wood panels brings so much character.

20

Strike a Balance With Soft Materials

Studio Razavi

This bunk room by Studio Razavi feelts like like a warm little mountain home cocoon, thanks to the built-in bunks that blend the ceiling and wall together so seamlessly. The plush velvet carpeting is cool in tone, picking up on the adjacent gray wall and balancing out the yellow base of the wood panels, but still brings so much tactile softness and warmth—an essential in a bedroom.

Wooden Ceilings: Types, Options, Installation, Design

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Do-it-yourself ceiling in an apartment

Wood has always been and continues to be a relevant material for interior decoration, including ceiling cladding. Wooden ceilings are popular due to their functional and decorative qualities. Consider what design options can be made from wood.

Positive and negative properties

As you know, the tree is exposed to the destructive effects of various climatic factors: moisture, sun, wind, temperature. You can protect wooden systems with the help of products containing antiseptics.

Protective impregnation for wood

Also, with the help of special impregnations, the material can be protected from fire (its combustibility is one of the most significant drawbacks) and damage by insects.

Views

It would seem, what variety of structures can be made from ordinary wood?

But - no, there are many options for wooden ceilings, and we will help you make sure of this. The ceiling can be made hemmed, suspended or coffered.

A big plus of suspension systems is the ability to hide various kinds of defects in the base bases and not very aesthetically looking communications behind the arranged ceiling. But there is also a minus - due to the mounted structure, the height of the ceilings is significantly reduced. To fix the frame, suspensions are used, fixed on the base base.

Suspension system

Finishing material can be fixed directly to the floor joists (if they are properly aligned) or to a pre-installed purlin. If a problem arises, how to level the wooden ceiling, the device of additional planks will be the way out.

Such a ceiling practically does not “eat up” the height of the room, however, it may be difficult to mask communications.

Flanged

Caisson installed in high rooms. They are characterized by the presence of recesses and various types of cells. Beams, borders, stucco molding, and various ornaments are actively used in their construction.

Caisson

Important! If necessary, a layer of insulation is laid between the base base and the cladding.

There are many types of wood for surface finishing. These can also be budget types, which include pine, more resistant and expensive, like oak or ash, as well as quite exotic ones, such as rosewood or mahogany.

When choosing wood for cladding, one should be guided by both its functional characteristics and the decorative component. Each breed is endowed with individuality, having its own unique shade and texture.

Types of wood for finishing

When analyzing how to make a wooden ceiling, you need to take into account a lot: the dimensions of the room, the type of the rest of the finish, the purpose of the room, your taste preferences, it is also important to evaluate your own capabilities.

Which material can be used for cladding?

Clapboard

This building material is the most popular for cladding buildings. Several lining options are available, differing in profile (see photo).

Varieties of lining

What all models have in common is the presence of a tenon-groove for connecting structural elements, which allows you to tightly fit the planks to each other during installation. Installation of wooden ceilings from lining is carried out with self-tapping screws, kleimers or nails.

Clapboard can be used to make not only primitive (but also aesthetic) structures in the form of boards laid in one direction, but also more interesting options from multidirectional fragments. Or even multi-level systems.

Rails

Mounting rails is a bit of work, but it's worth it. Such ceilings look very interesting. Reiki can be installed close to each other or with clearance.

The second option allows you to install a backlight behind the ceiling. The rails are fastened with nails or screws to the crate, it is also possible to install them in the grooves in the rails.

Wooden batten ceiling

Boards

Both edged and unedged boards can be used as facing material. This is the most budget option. You can use both narrow and wide parts.

They are fixed in the same way as lining, to the base ceiling or crate. Over time, due to drying, the formation of cracks is possible, but in some interior design options this is not at all a minus.

Unedged bedroom

Panels

Wooden panel ceilings

There are a lot of options for wood paneling for ceilings on the market.

This and:

Various types of veneer texture

Finishing with 3d panels

The panels can be perforated to allow for acoustic surfaces.

Perforated construction

The price depends on the type of panels. The most expensive will be 3D coatings and material from an array of valuable rocks. To fix the panels, a solid frame is required, as they are heavy.

Plywood

Usually plywood is perceived as an auxiliary material in the finishing of buildings. However, with its help, you can arrange the finishing lining. To do this, it should be toned and well thought out design.

Ceiling and wall plywood

Beams

A solid, uniform coating looks rustic. To decorate the room, solid beams or false beams are used.

Wooden ceiling decorated with beams

Important! When using hollow elements, it becomes possible to hide unaesthetic communications in them.

Cork, veneer wallpaper

If the height of the ceilings does not allow for a massive structure, you can use roll or tile cork for decoration, as well as wallpaper made of veneer glued to paper.

Cork cladding

Less common, but also parquet and laminate ceilings. When facing, you can use combinations of various structures made of wood and other materials.

Combined ceiling

If you need more information, you can watch the following video.

Variants of wood finishing for the ceiling

In addition to the mandatory protection of wood materials with antiseptics, various technologies for decorating wood are used.

Treatment with decorative compositions

To give the surface the best aesthetic and functional characteristics, the following types of treatment are used:

Wooden ceiling painting

With the right composition, you can achieve maximum harmony of the ceiling surface with the rest of the room design. The conditions and technology of work are contained in the instructions on the packaging of the composition.

Artificial aging

An interesting aged wood texture can be achieved by brushing. The essence of the procedure is the processing of wood with metal brushes, which allows you to remove soft fibers and expose a relief surface. After that, the tree is processed using LMB.

Brushed wood ceiling

Fired

Wood can be improved and decorated by firing with a gas burner. After such an operation, the tree is covered with oils.

Burnt wood

If there is a need to clad a wooden ceiling with another material (for example, plastering a wooden ceiling, plasterboard finishing, installation of a tension coating), several nuances should be taken into account:

  1. rot.
  2. To eliminate wood defects, you can use putty that matches the tone.
  3. The wooden substrate must be dry, otherwise the new coating may crack.
  4. If you plan to finish the wooden ceiling in the country, then some types of cladding can be done no earlier than 2 years after the construction of the log house due to possible shrinkage.

Wood in different interior styles

Wood cladding will go well with all interior decorating styles, but the way it is designed and decorated can vary. So, for country and provence, it is quite possible to use cheap wood finishes, while modern already requires the use of expensive materials.

Provence involves the use of light colors in the decoration, and the ceiling is no exception. The cladding should be fairly simple. Beams are allowed.

Interior in Provence style

Rustic country style is dominated by simple, sometimes coarse elements. The main thing in it is naturalness. Again, you can't do without the use of beams. It is also appropriate to use unedged boards.

Room decoration in country style

Clapboard is rarely used to decorate rooms in a classic style; panels and coffered ceilings are best suited.

Classic style in the design of the room

Wood is the best fit for decorating a Japanese-style room. And it is wood of dark tones. Panels and beams will be the best solution.

Japanese-style wood ceiling

Wood on the ceiling can significantly transform the interior of the room, adding decorativeness and warmth to it. A variety of materials for decoration allows you to choose the right option for rooms of any purpose and style.

How to make a wooden ceiling with your own hands

Contents

Wooden ceiling organically fits into such interior design styles as country, chalet, rustic, loft. Usually it is associated with country houses, but this design is also found in the city. People are attracted by the quality and reliability of the material. The wooden ceiling evokes a sense of security and comfort.

Advantages and disadvantages of wooden ceilings

The material proved to be excellent.

Its advantages:

  1. Hypoallergenicity and ecological safety.
  2. The ability of wood to create a special microclimate in the room.
  3. Easy to install.
  4. The ceiling device makes it possible to hide communications.
  5. Easy to change the look by painting in a different color.
  6. Good heat and sound insulation.

Drawbacks:

  1. If every centimeter of space is important, a wooden ceiling is not suitable, because its construction requires a suspended base.
  2. Wood is not always a cheap material, it will take a lot.
  3. The need to use impregnations from rot, mold, insects.
  4. Fire hazard. To reduce flammability, special formulations are applied.

Features of the arrangement of wooden ceilings

Structural differences in the construction of ceilings relate to beams. They may be open or closed. It depends on the height of the room and design. Beams can be load-bearing or decorative. In the latter case, coniferous wood looks beautiful.

Ceiling designs vary. Not only slats of various types are used, but also caissons and plates. The thickness of the parts should not exceed 25 mm, otherwise the ceiling will look rough and visually narrow the space. Boards are selected based on the humidity of the room. In the case when it is increased, larch parts are better suited. In dry rooms - from pine, ash and others.

The peculiarity of the construction of a wooden ceiling is that it is attached to the frame. Think over the wiring diagram in advance. Lay insulation and soundproofing material. Then they are covered with panels of different types.

Ceiling finishing materials

Various finishing materials are made from wood. Among them are both expensive solid panels made of valuable species and budget plywood. The choice depends on the design, purpose of the room and the amount allocated for repairs.

Cladding boards

They are processed wood of a tree, including valuable species. It is varnished, painted, impregnated with special solutions. If the plates are additionally waxed, they can be used in rooms with high humidity. Their installation does not require much effort. Plates are not exacting in leaving. They serve for a long time, which justifies their price.

Decorative panels

The use of MDF or chipboard for production keeps the price down, and the wood veneer top is as beautiful and quality as solid wood cladding boards. Pressed using machine tools and glue, they are less environmentally friendly, but quite safe.

Different types of lining

Represents unified boards of different tree species (pine, cedar, larch, oak). Locks are provided along the edges of the lining, facilitating installation. Boards vary in size and profile, which allows you to get a different type of finished coating.

Price depends on lining class:

Interior plywood

Laminated material made from thin sheets of wood. Impregnation, varnish, painting give it strength and a pleasant appearance. Durable and inexpensive, plywood is easy to install. Moisture resistance can be given to this material with special compositions. Another plus is the low price.

False beams

Imitation of load-bearing structures on the ceiling looks solid. But it's not just decoration. Inside they have cavities in which the wiring is hidden. False beams are used to position and secure lighting fixtures. There are G- and U-shaped. These decorative elements visually raise the ceiling, making it not so massive.

Interior features with wood ceiling

The dark color of the unpainted wood and suspended ceiling design constrict space, especially in smaller rooms. This can be avoided by following simple rules:

The texture of the material is clearly visible in the wooden ceiling. In some styles, it is rude, made deliberately carelessly. In others, it is neat, even and glossy. With the help of paints, varnishes and wax, you can achieve a variety of effects. Such that it is difficult to understand what material the ceiling is made of.

Wooden ceiling in different interior styles

Having decorated the ceiling with natural wood, you can not only observe all the canons of a particular style, but also create your own author's design.

Country. Rustic style that reproduces a cozy country house in the bosom of nature. Its main features are naturalness, originality, closeness to nature. A lot of wood in the decoration, natural materials. Materials for the ceiling in this style are taken raw, preserving the natural texture. The designs are very different - both with beams and a smooth canvas.

Provence. Born in the south of France, this style features an abundance of light pastel colors and floral prints. Like the previous one, it is more appropriate in cottages, where the height of the premises allows you to maintain the characteristic features by constructing a suspended wooden ceiling with beams, painted in a light color.

Ecodesign. Environmental protection is not an empty phrase. She found her reflection in this style. Maximum naturalness, reasonable use are the main features of the design. He reproduces a corner of wildlife right in the house. The wooden ceiling fits here perfectly.

Ethnic styles. Particularly Japanese. A minimum of furniture, screens, functionality. Laths and beams are used in the ceilings, forming squares decorated with white inserts.

Classical style - large rooms, columns, comfortable luxury. Expensive materials, necessarily natural. In this design, a coffered ceiling with fine wood panels is appropriate.

Lighting fixtures for wooden ceilings

Since the false ceiling reduces the height, the fixtures are selected compact, flat. Transparent or white chandeliers give the maximum flow of light.

The design of the ceiling allows you to hide the electrics inside and organize spot lighting. If decorative bars were used, lamps on long cords attached to them look spectacular.

There are no restrictions on the use of certain types of appliances on wooden ceilings. The main thing is that they do not interfere with the passage, leaving enough space.

Do-it-yourself installation

There is nothing complicated in the technology of ceiling installation. It is quite possible to cope, enjoying the DIY and saving money.

The work is the fastening of rails to a frame made of timber. The ceiling is smooth, neat, and communications and wiring are hidden from view.

Materials and tools

Of the variety of finishing materials for self-laying, lining is more often chosen. These are inexpensive boards available in stores, processed and ready for installation. Locks on the edges ensure a perfect fit, simplifying work.

Prepare all appliances, check their availability:

How to make a crate

Treat wooden surfaces with an antiseptic before starting work. Then proceed to the construction of the crate.

Markup first. Accuracy matters. To do this, take the level and measure the required distance. A painting thread is pulled along the serifs. Self-tapping screws on the resulting mark screw the timber. They pull the fishing line across the ceiling and fix the slats that run across.

The crate is completed with the installation of a beam, taking into account the pitch and dimensions of other parts of the structure. The elements are connected on a bar, and not on weight.

Wiring for luminaires

Before installing lighting devices, think over their layout and markup. It is worth considering the location of the transformer, to provide convenient access to it.

Stages of work:

Insulation and soundproofing

In urban apartments, ceiling insulation is needed only on the upper floors. In a cottage, a country house, expanded polystyrene, mineral wool are used for these purposes. Lay insulation between the frame and the ceiling.

The same mineral wool also serves as a soundproofing material. If noise absorption is needed, it is laid in the same way, a vapor barrier is arranged on top, carefully sealing the joints.

Rail attachment

After the arrangement of the frame and the fixing of the electrical wiring, the installation of the cladding begins. It is produced like this:

Finishes

Wood is a natural material.

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