Reasons To Install Reclaimed Antique Exposed Beams

By Elaine Guthrie


Natural wood in a home automatically warms it. It doesn't have to be limited to furniture, and instead it shouldn't be, because it can warm up the home when it's used in architectural features. Below learn the reasons to install reclaimed antique exposed beams, and how to do it, to provide the wow factor everyone's looking for.

Reclaimed wood is actually recycled wood. Much of this material comes from old barns and structures that are torn down for a variety of reasons. It has become quite the trend for both environmental reasons, but also for the beauty these pieces provide, to bring them into a home and leave them exposed to the naked eye.

Another such interesting recycling trend is with barn doors that are installed on specific hardware that lets them slide across an opening. These are truly beautiful additions to any home, as they serve a useful purpose to divide rooms as any other door would. The exception with barn doors that slide is that they require no clearance to open or close, which allows homeowners the liberty to place their furniture as they wish.

As for the exposed beams, they are old, and so their appearance reflects their age, and that's what makes them beautiful. They automatically draw the eye up toward the ceiling, which is often neglected by many homeowners. This is an absolute no-no, especially in a room that is graced with high ceilings. In such a case, would instantaneously warm-up the space and make it more interesting.

However, there are not limited just to high ceilings or cathedral ceilings, because they look fabulous even in rooms with standard size ceilings. Automatically, it draws the eye upward, which could lead to the start of many conversations. What's more is that if purchased from a reputable dealer, they come with their history attached. So, the homeowner could know whether they were in a barn just outside town, or from one that's across the country.

Of course, being reclaimed wood, it's important to purchase it from reputable dealers to ensure good quality and the preparation involved for their installation inside a home. As they are rustic by nature, they look incredible in a home designed with a rustic feel. However, they can look just as incredible in a modern home, creating the that demands attention.

When installing these beams, it's important to look at them the way an interior designer would, in order to make them even more important to the design scheme. As such, professionals would use the right lighting and other tricks that would lead the eye upwards so that they cannot be missed. Also, homeowners will have the opportunity to choose the right size, as they range greatly from 4x4's to 12x12's.

Whatever the case, such an addition to any home would certainly increase its value if used wisely. For instance, in lower ceiling, it would be wise to choose a smaller beam rather than a very large one, and vice versa. Adding unique elements, such as this, that become focal points and architectural features in a home make it that much more interesting and desirable.




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