Fill the small screw holes with wood putty and touch them up with stain. The beams will look as if they’ve been holding up ...

Attach scrap wood blocks to the ceiling where the beams will be installed ... Take a step back and admire your work! The faux beams create the illusion of height and add architectural interest ...

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