Wood Box Beams
Three-sided beams with real grain on every visible side, light to install and sized to your room.
See our three-sided wood box beamsCustom Ceiling Beams in Charlotte, NC, Built From Real Wood
Chava Grain & Beam by Chava Home Design builds custom ceiling beams in Charlotte, NC for homeowners who want a ceiling that looks custom, not builder-grade. Every beam is real wood, built in our Indian Trail shop and installed by our team across Charlotte and Union County, about two weeks from production.
Three-sided box beams for flat, vaulted and rustic ceilings, sized for your room.
- Real woodon every visible side, never foam
- 5-year warrantyon materials and labor
- About 2 weeksfrom production to install
Our Ceiling Beam Services
We build three kinds of ceiling beams, all three-sided box beams in real wood: clean box beams, beams cut for vaulted ceilings, and rustic beams with real texture.
Vaulted Ceiling Beams
Beams measured on site and cut to the angle of your vaulted or cathedral ceiling.
Plan beams for a vaulted ceiling
Rustic Ceiling Beams
Rough-sawn and character-grade lumber with real knots, saw marks and texture.
Explore rustic rough-sawn beamsHow to Choose the Right Ceiling Beams
Start with your ceiling shape, then pick the look: box beams suit most flat ceilings, vaulted beams follow a slope, and rustic beams add texture to either.
| Service | Best for | When we recommend it | Timeline | Result |
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| Wood Box Beams | Flat and tall ceilings in living rooms, kitchens and dining rooms | You want real wood beams without the weight of solid timber | About 2 weeks from production to install | Clean beams with real grain in the species you choose |
| Vaulted Ceiling Beams | Vaulted, cathedral and two-story ceilings | Your ceiling slopes and needs beams cut to its angle | About 2 weeks from production to install | Beams that follow the roofline and fill a tall room |
| Rustic Ceiling Beams | Farmhouse, mountain and transitional homes | You want knots, saw marks and visible texture | About 2 weeks from production to install | Character-grade or rough-sawn beams with real texture |
Still deciding between real wood and foam? Read real wood vs faux beams, compared side by side.
How We Build and Install Your Ceiling Beams
One team measures, designs, builds and installs your beams, about two weeks from material production to a finished ceiling.
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1. Free In-Home Measurement
We measure the room, the ceiling height and every angle, and check the framing.
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2. Layout, Wood and Stain
We plan the beam layout with you and choose the wood and stain in your own light.
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3. Built in Our Indian Trail Shop
Each beam is built and finished from real wood in our shop, sized to your ceiling.
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4. Installed and Cleaned Up
We seal off the work area, install your beams and leave your home cleaner than we found it.
What Makes Our Ceiling Beams Different
Our beams are real wood built for your specific ceiling, by a team that measures, builds and installs every one.
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Real Wood on Every Visible Side
Real grain and texture you can see from below, never molded foam or a printed finish.
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Sized to Your Ceiling, Not Stock Lengths
We build each beam to the size and length your room needs, not what a catalog offers.
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Every Angle Measured on Site
We measure slopes and out-of-level ceilings in person, so beams sit tight to the ceiling.
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Stain Matched to Your Floors
We choose the stain next to your floors and cabinets, and can matching your beams and mantel.
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Light Construction, Secure Fastening
Hollow box construction keeps beams light, and we fasten each one to the ceiling framing, the joists that carry your ceiling.
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5-Year Warranty on Materials and Labor
We are insured, and every beam is backed for 5 years on materials and labor.
Meet the team behind your beams or, if you build or design homes, see beams for builders and designers.
Ceiling Beam Mistakes to Avoid
Most ceiling beam regrets come from three design mistakes and three warning signs in the quote, and all six are easy to catch before you sign.
Common Design Mistakes
Beams Too Small for the Ceiling
On a tall or vaulted ceiling, thin beams read as trim. Beam size should grow with ceiling height and room width, so we size them in person.
Spacing That Fights the Room
Beams look right when they line up with the room's main features, like the fireplace, windows or island. Plan the layout around them.
A Stain That Clashes With the Floors
A sample that looks right in a store can clash at home. Choose the stain next to your floors and cabinets, in your own light.
Warning Signs in a Beam Quote
No Measurement in Your Home
A quote from photos alone misses slopes and out-of-level ceilings. Ask for an in-home measurement before you commit.
Foam Sold as "Wood-Look"
"Wood-look" often means molded foam. Ask exactly what the beam is made of and whether every visible side is real wood.
No Written Warranty
Ask what is covered and for how long. Ours is a 5-year warranty on materials and labor, in writing.
Decorative vs Structural Beams
Our ceiling beams are decorative: they are built to look like timber, not to carry the weight of your roof or floor. If you are removing a wall or need a beam to hold load, that is a structural beam designed by a licensed engineer or contractor. Decorative beams can't replace it.
Planning the layout? Read how many beams your room needs.
Ceiling Beams Across the Charlotte Area
We build ceiling beams for homes across Charlotte and Union County, from our shop in Indian Trail to communities within 100 miles.
- Ceiling beams in Indian TrailHome of our woodshop
- Ceiling beams in BallantyneSouth Charlotte homes
- Ceiling beams in SouthParkRemodels and new looks
- Ceiling beams in ProvidenceRoad, Plantation, Country Club
- Ceiling beams in WeddingtonTall and vaulted ceilings
- Ceiling beams in MarvinMinutes from our shop
- Ceiling beams in WaxhawNew builds and remodels
- All service areasCharlotte and 100 miles around
What Clients Say About Their Ceiling Beams
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Ceiling Beam Questions, Answered
These are the ceiling beam questions Charlotte-area homeowners ask us most before booking a visit.
How much do custom ceiling beams cost?
It depends on the wood species, the size and number of beams, your ceiling height and the finish. We measure during a free in-home visit and send a written quote. See what changes the cost of ceiling beams.
How many beams does my room need?
It depends on the length of the room, the ceiling height and the features you want the beams to line up with. We plan the layout with you during the visit. Our ceiling beam spacing guide explains the basics.
Which direction should ceiling beams run?
Usually across the shorter dimension of the room or in line with its main feature, such as a fireplace or a wall of windows. We check the room and the framing on site before recommending a direction.
What size should my ceiling beams be?
Beam size should grow with ceiling height and room width, so taller rooms need larger beams. We recommend a size for your ceiling during the in-home visit.
Are box beams real wood?
Yes. Our three-sided box beams are real wood on every visible side, built in our Indian Trail, NC shop. See our wood box beams.
Can you install beams on a vaulted ceiling?
Yes. We measure every angle on site and build the beams to fit your vaulted or cathedral ceiling. See our vaulted ceiling beams.
Do decorative beams need to be structural?
No. Our beams are decorative and lightweight, built to look like timber without carrying load. A beam that must hold weight is a structural job for a licensed engineer or contractor.
What wood and finishes can I choose?
Pine, white oak, red oak, maple, walnut and poplar, plus character-grade and rough-sawn lumber. We choose the stain with you in your own light. Compare species in the best wood for ceiling beams.
How long does a ceiling beam project take?
About two weeks from material production to installation. Most of the work happens in our shop, so time inside your home is short.
Will real wood beams crack or warp?
We choose and prepare every board in our own shop, seal each piece, and back our work with a 5-year warranty on materials and labor.
Ceiling Beam Guides
Straight answers on materials, layout and cost, from the team that builds and installs every beam.
Real Wood vs Faux Beams: Which Is Right for Your Home?
How real wood and foam compare up close, in humid weather, and when you want to refinish later.
Compare real wood and foam beams
Ceiling Beam Spacing: How Many Beams Your Room Needs
How room size and ceiling height shape beam count and spacing, plus the layout mistakes to avoid.
Plan how many beams you need
Ceiling Beams Cost: What Changes the Price
The wood, size, ceiling height and finish choices that shape the cost of custom ceiling beams.
See what changes beam costGet a Free Ceiling Beam Quote in Charlotte
Tell us about your ceiling. We will call or text to book a visit, measure the room, bring wood and stain samples, and send a written quote.
- Free visit and measurement
- Installed about two weeks from production
- 5-year warranty on materials and labor