Oak beams can have various uses in your home and garden, and it is a premium type of wood, so you know it is going to be high quality and look beautiful. The best option with oak is to choose dried, so that it will not shift structurally as it dries out and shrinks. This gives you the best possible option when using oak structurally.
Here are some ideas of ways you can improve you home with oak beams:
- Ceiling beams. These will look especially stunning in a barn conversion or older property. Add in new beams, or replace older structural beams with newer wood.
- Furniture. Use beams to build you own custom furniture, from desks and tables to chairs and shelves.
- Outdoor furniture. Build outdoor tables and chairs to your own unique design.
- Kitchen accessories. You can make chunky worktops, furniture and fireplace surrounds from beams for your kitchen.