If you don't want to do a lot of work I would paint the beam and the walls. The walls look crisp white, is that what they are?

Painting the beam(s) would definitely be a step in the right direction. I nice shade of white with a cooler muted color on the wall may help detract from the yellow look. Also some changes with your lighting scheme could help. Good luck

The walls are a light gray. Downstairs the ceilings are white. You can get a feel of the color with the contrast of the white in the photo

It wouldn't look strange to have a wood ceiling with a white beam?

White beam if other whites in the room. Beam can be a darker rich brown, red/brown color if some of your furniture or flooring is dark.

Are you opposed to refinishing the wood to a different tone the beam can be done a rich mahogany stain and ceiling can be done a gray or or a light blonde stain

I love that suggestion!

I like that suggestion too but how much work does that entail? I would be doing it myself. Do you have any pictures of something you're thinking of?

It might be tough for DIY project let me put something together in terms of pics and how to

Great thank you!

Before I were to paint that lovely wood I'd try a translucent stain just to lighten it a bit. A white-wash if you will. If it doesn't brighten it enough a crisp white would be in order. Painting the beam would be fine and would look crisp as has been suggested.

The wood is so nice. I would go with a stain that adds color or lightens the wood but would allow the grain to show through.

alderway.... great minds... LOL

After revisiting the picture, I must say I love the wood, I think I would paint the walls first, too much contrast between ceiling and walls. Ideas for wall color?

I'd like to see a contrast beam with ceiling. It's a lot of DIY work. I'd work with it, painting darker beam or white if you have white in the room. This gives an idea of darker beam and imagine your lighter pine.
https://www.houzz.com/photos/105-golden-bear-mediterranean-living-room-austin-phvw-vp~205787

I would make the beam darker... I think the biggest problem is there isnt enough contrast between the panels and the beam. You could attempt to stain it darker or could paint it, depending on how committed you are to the integrity of the beam. But I would go really dark, nearly black for a psuedo industrial look to it.

I don't care for orangey or yellowy woods either. BUT. You are living there, so do what you HAVE TO in order to LOVE it. I'd like to see it muted by light grayish stain that shows the grain rather than paint and cover it all.. Dark black or charcol beam. What style were you planning to furnish the room in?

I would pay for that ceiling painting the beam would look terrible and be very hard to strip later

Black beam!

ceiling is gorgeous. maybe try a darker beam stain like others have suggested. for the love of house, please don't paint!

The ceilings are the best part. The white paint is the problem.

If you can put it off until you can higher some one to refinish the ceiling and the beam. If you do decide to go on this endeavor start with the beam you will need to protect the floor and walls as well as the ceiling around the beam you will need to start by removing the finish with strippers or by sanding it to bare wood find a stain you like i mentioned above a rich mahogany stain with a matte or satin clear finish . Doing the ceiling will be a lot harder you will need alot more time patience and preferably help . You might find that having the beam darker it will help contrast the ceiling .

Alot of good ideas! Everyone I see I think, oh yeah that's what I'll do then I see the next and say the same thing. I don't know what I'm going to furnish it with. That's a tough one too. I like restoration hardware type stuff but that's obviously pretty spendy

I wouldn't paint it. I think you may have to hire somebody to sand and refinish it however.

I love your wood ceiling. And the contrast of the beam. I vote for doing nothing!

The tongue and groove ceiling is great. The easiest thing would be to darken the beam, paint the walls a warmer color or a last resort of whitewashing the ceiling to tone it down. Early on in my career I whitewashed the ceiling of the same product and stain as yours. I hated it so much after painting it that I ended up dry walling over it. Everything came out when I painted it. The grooves, gaps, knot holes, nail holes, etc.. It really looked awful. That's why I would leave it as a last resort unless you have a strong country or old world theme throughout the house or space.

It looks like pine and that is really hard to paint over. I think St. Charles Closet nailed it, so to speak. I love it as is, just darken the walls a bit. Makes me shiver to think of sawdust in your face for days.

2 more cents to put in: is the cool of the gray walls somehow clashing with the golden tone of the ceiling? You might want to consider a different wall color -- warm sage green, or even golden tan. Much easier to paint walls than refinish a ceiling!

I agree with Mimi. Also, to lighten things up I would sand the stain off of the beam and re-stain it with a light natural stain like watco Danish oil or min wax natural. I think because the beam is the focal point it seems imposing with that dark stain. The ceiling is nice natural pine which does darken nd yellow over time.

Your ceiling, or should I say THIS ceiling-- is worth the trouble. Have a professional take a look and get a quote.It Has to be the focal point of this house!

In Hawaii, I have found a lot of wood ceilings! I never thought I would love that, It does infuse a sense of nature,
and balances the ethereal qualities of high ceilings that are painted, but the beam and walls are the target, warmer walls, golden sand and perhaps an even darker mahogany stain on the beam?

Just a thought--As is, it's a very heavy looking ceiling and I would think you'd have to anchor or balance the bottom of the room w/ a few serious maybe weighty, pieces. #2. If you find a really good professional, it is possible to remove the current stain and create a light ashy or pale grayish tone that you desire. They can do wonders today w/ their special equipment and/or products w/o making the mess or an odor you might fear. I watch those t-v shows that do miracles with items,in odd place, that you can't believe can be done!..And quickly, I might add. I just find this 'barn like' with the color it is now. Shoot me.

This is a nice home and it is not a barn although there is a horse barn on the property.
This is an example how the ceiling is balanced by the furniture choices and kitchen cabinetry. There is a granite black countertop and SS appliances.

I KNEW I heard a 'neigh' louder than mine!. Beautiful-- comfortable looking too...