A Rustic Decor Can Increase Your Home's Value

A recent article in the Las Vegas Review-Journal made a bold claim, but one backed up by anecdotal stories from our customers: Adding rustic decor details like exposed beams can add as much as 30% to your home's value. Manufactured from lightweight and durable polyurethane foam, our beams recreate the look of real wood; yet at a fraction of the price and without any need to extensive installation modifications. "You don’t need a load-bearing wall as an excuse to install a stunning beam that runs the length of the room," reporter Kimberly McGee writes.

"I thought it might look like an old barn in our living room, but it feels more open and cozy at the same time,” said retired mechanic Joe, who was interviewed for the article. Modern American homes tend to be quite large, and the huge expanse of ceiling can look overwhelming and wash out the features of a room.