Beam ceiling

beam ceiling

[′bēm ‚sē·liŋ]

(architecture)

A ceiling having the beams exposed to view.

Beam ceiling

A ceiling formed by the underside of the floor, exposing the beams that support it; also applies to a false ceiling imitating exposed beams.

beam ceiling

1. A ceiling, usually of wood, made in imitation of exposed floor beams with the flooring showing between.

2. The underside of a floor, showing the actual beams, and finished to form a ceiling.

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Double doors open on to a welcoming hallway that has a feature central staircase and exposed beam ceiling, as well as a store cupboard and guest cloakroom.

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The exposed beam ceiling adds character and the double aspect windows offer uninterrupted countryside views.

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The lounge/dining room is overlooked by a galleried landing with open beam ceiling incorporating king post trusses.

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The lounge also has original sash window, oak floorboards, exposed beam ceiling, panelled wall and French doors giving access to the rear sun terrace.

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Period appeal: Above, the charming frontage of the stone-built property that is for sale in Netherton, near Morpeth and, left, the sitting room with its exposed beam ceiling.

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The lounge has a quarry-tiled floor and an exposed beam ceiling, and leads to the cottage-style kitchen which features a hole-in-the-wall fireplace, with an open fire set on a brick hearth with a cast-iron grate.

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Double oak doors lead into the oak-floored entrance hall with exposed beam ceiling.

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There are leaded, stained glass windows to both side and front and exposed beam ceiling as well as a cupboard into the corner which houses the gas meter, telephone point and cloaks cupboard off, with coat hooks and a shelf.

Property: Buyers can nail this interesting property; Just four miles outside Birmingham city centre and you'll find a gem of a home that is just packed with history. Helen Macklin reports

The country style kitchen has a range of handmade units, slate worktops, Belfast sink and exposed beam ceiling.

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Upstairs we find the 18ft master bedroom which boasts a lovely exposed beam ceiling with a feature half circular window and en suite bathroom, also with an exposed beam ceiling.