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Can this wood beam detail added to an 8 foot ceiling?

12 years ago
I'm looking for a way to add some character to an otherwise boring family room and love the idea of this cross pattern with wood beams. Would this, or smaller beams, work in a room with only 8 foot ceiling?
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I think it would work well using a 4" deep beam. Maybe locate some 8x8 stock and cut it in half?

    Comments (6)

    • 12 years ago
      I am wondering the same thing, for my 1950 house, which has a large-ish great room as its living room & dining room. Currently (i.e. for at least the last 20+ years) it has had a boring popcorn ceiling in that room, which has an 8' ceiling.
    • 12 years ago
      What is the ceiling height of this project?
    • 10 years ago

      room dimensions for entire space seen here? thank you!

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      It's 30' x 30' with 12' ceilings-

    • 10 years ago

      Thank you! This is a beautful space!

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