How To Achieve David Beckham's Unique Kitchen Ceiling On A Budget
David Beckham might be better known for his illustrious soccer career, his charitable work, and his marriage to a former Spice Girl, but the star is quite the fashion and design icon in his own right. Fans are frequently graced with his sleek red carpet looks and polished street style, but recently, we got a glimpse into the design of his home as well (via TikTok).
The kitchen is designed with black marble countertops, moody grey-blue cabinetry, and silver hardware, bringing a sleek and clean vibe to the whole space. But what really stole the show was the textural elements found within the kitchen, such as the rustic brick walls, the large wood-top island, and the vaulted ceiling with wood trusses, which all work to balance the space with some coziness and warmth. We might not all be working with the Beckhams' celebrity budget, but it's possible to achieve the look of this unique ceiling style in your own home without shelling out hundreds of thousands of dollars.
How to create these ceilings yourself
The ceilings appear to be a base of reclaimed or weathered wood, a rustic design staple, while the trusses create contrast with a warm hue and smooth texture (via TikTok). This creates some nice variation within the final product, but it also gives you more flexibility if you plan to recreate this look yourself. This design works best in rooms that have vaulted ceilings, which often already contain trusses, so you could easily install some reclaimed wood on the ceiling and sand and stain the trusses to your desired color.
If you don't have existing trusses, however, installing your own can be quite the budget breaker. Instead of opting for real wood, however, you can save quite a bit of money by choosing faux. If these trusses and beams are purely decorative, faux wood presents an option that's less expensive, lightweight, and easier to install, significantly cutting down the final cost of your project.
How much does this cost
If you already have existing trusses in your home, your renovation cost is fully dependent on the size of your ceiling and what type of wood you plan to install. Tongue and groove ceilings are one of the most popular options because they're fairly easy to install and create a seamless finish, and pine is one of the cheaper options that can be stained to your desired look. For a project like this, expect $4 to $8 per square foot for a professional install or $3 to $4 if you're handy and want to do the project yourself. Choosing reclaimed wood will slightly increase your final cost, as materials alone are usually about $10 per square foot. You can purchase whatever option you choose at a nearby home improvement store, such as Home Depot or Lowe's.
When it comes it trusses, you have an option between real wood and decorative faux wood. For a typical design, decorative real 6 by 8-foot timber trusses can cost about $4,000 each, not including the cost of installation. Because real wood is heavy, this installation can be costly and requires specialized tools. Faux wood trusses, on the other hand, are much more lightweight, making installation simpler, cheaper, and less costly in terms of materials. The pricing depends on what brand and style you choose, but you can find faux options of a similar size for $1,500 per truss at Volterra for a simple decorative design.