Faux Wood Workshop

We write a lot here about solid, three-dimensional faux wood beams and accessories, but let’s not forget about the flatter side of life: faux wood panels. You can find these at our sister site FauxPanels.com, and they come in styles that coordinate with some of our most popular beams and accessories.

Two of the newest panels at FauxPanels.com are Woodland and Raised Grain, and they’re each part of a larger family of faux products. The Woodland family includes custom beams, corbels and mantels. The Raised Grain family includes beams, corbels and scrolled-end beams.

When you combine solid beams and accessories with flat panels in a single project, you can get really amazing results. The photo below shows what one of our customers did with Raised Grain beams and panels to transform a high ceiling into an architectural feature that defines the entire room.

So today’s tip is simple: When you’re thinking about using faux beams for your project, think beyond the beam. Think about the flat stuff as well.

We love receiving photos from our customers showcasing the innovative, effective, and inspiring ways they have used faux wood beams to spruce up their homes. Elvia Cox, an interior redesigner from Voorhees, NJ, just sent us these fabulous shots of her dining room and kitchen, which she made-over using our sandblasted beams. The transformation is unreal; it’s hard to believe this is the same room!

“The goal of this project was to evoke the feeling of a French country-style kitchen,” says Elvia. I think you’ll agree that her vision was realized. With the warm neutrals, cornflower blues, and toile fabrics you can practically feel the French Riviera’s cool breeze waltz through the windows.

The ceiling’s faux beams, however, complete this room’s dramatic transformation (we are happy to say!). Elvia agrees, “The beams immediately added warmth and architectural interest to the room.”

Elvia, owner of Uniquely Yours Redesign, an interior redesign company based in New Jersey, is no stranger to home remodeling projects. But, even so, she loved the ease with which the beams could be installed in her own home.

“The directions for the installation of the beams on the website were excellent, and so easy to follow,” Elvia told us.

Not one to boast, Elvia downplays the success of her complete redesign. “We have received some lovely comments on this room,” she concedes. We’re sure she has! Nice work Elvia, you want to come redesign my dining room?

Have photos of your most recent faux wood beams remodeling project? Don’t be shy, send them our way.