We have exposed beams in our place, painted in the same off white as our walls - which I always thought is nice because it fades them a bit (our ceilings aren't especially high!)...but after seeing how much impact is added to a room when they're in a contrast colour/finish to the walls, particularly black and white, it is a new direction I might be willing to go for with our main living space. Contrasting beams just add such lovely linear detail and strength to room.
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