Vaulted ceilings provide a sense of grandeur and openness, but they can sometimes leave a room feeling cold or empty. Installing decorative faux beams is the perfect way to bring warmth, texture, and scale to these expansive heights. We have compiled our top tips to help you maximize the potential of your high ceilings using our lightweight, realistic beam solutions.
When working with high vaulted ceilings, proportion is everything. Small, thin beams can easily get lost in the vast vertical space, failing to make the desired impact. We recommend choosing larger, chunkier beam profiles to ensure they stand out against the ceiling. This added visual weight anchors the room and properly fills the volume of the space.
The extra height of a vaulted ceiling offers a unique opportunity to install dramatic truss systems rather than simple parallel beams. Our hollow, lightweight material makes it significantly easier to construct King Post or Scissor trusses without the need for heavy steel supports. These designs add architectural complexity and a custom, high-end craftsmanship feel to the home.
Installing accents at significant heights presents logistical challenges, particularly regarding weight and safety. Solid wood beams are heavy and cumbersome to lift onto scaffolding or tall ladders. Our high-density polyurethane beams are a fraction of the weight, making the installation process much safer and more manageable for crews working at extensive heights, reducing labor time and complexity.
High ceilings often present lighting challenges, but our hollow beam design offers a clever solution. You can easily route electrical wiring through the center of the beams to install recessed lighting or hang chandeliers directly from them. This allows you to add necessary illumination to your vaulted room without cluttering the ceiling with visible conduits or messy cables.
Vaulted ceilings are an architectural asset, and adding faux wood beams is the best way to highlight their beauty while adding cozy character. At Volterra Architectural Products, we offer the robust sizes and realistic textures needed to make a statement in any large room. Contact us today to start designing a beam layout that takes your ceiling to new heights.