Renaissance Style: Box Beam Ceilings

Posted by Kelly Asmus on Jul 8, 2011 in Latest News, Renaissance Style, _Special | 1 comment

When you walk into a room, you don’t always look up, but maybe you should. Ceilings have often been characterized as functional, boring and forgotten, but they don’t have to be.

Architectural details can give a room charm. Box beams are reminiscent of earlier, medieval wood beamed ceilings. The decorative box beam ceiling became popular during the English Arts & Crafts movement. In North America, it is a feature associated with the heyday of the Bungalow and is common in houses of the period from 1900-1930. Revival homes – English, Spanish or Colonial – often have ceilings with decorative beams.

Box beam ceilings are gorgeous and have a tremendous impact on the look and feel of an interior space. They are an expression of luxury and refinement. The millwork adds timeless character. It’s elegance and detailing set a room apart.

A room’s style does not stop with the furniture. Renaissance Homes features many plans with Box Beam ceilings throughout the homes we offer in Vintage Portland, West Linn and Lake Oswego. Take a tour today and be sure to look up at our ceilings to appreciate the craftsmanship and attention to detail in a Renaissance Home.

See our website for details on specific homes available for sale throughout some of Portland’s premier neighborhoods. www.Renaissance-Homes.com. Click on move-in ready homes.

Renaissance Homes is an award winning Street of Dreams custom home builder specializing in green building for Portland, Oregon.