The 2,900-square-foot luxury estate boasts vaulted post-and-beam ceilings, new white-oak floors, a living room with a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace, and a chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances.

They also often include design features such as tall cathedral ceilings, lofts, large fireplaces, etc. Post and beam houses are energy-efficient because of their basic design.

What Are Vaulted Ceilings? In architectural terms, a vaulted ceiling is a self-supporting arch above walls and beneath a roof. Different styles of vaults include barrel, groin, rib, and fan.

Almost all post-and-beam homes leave the heavy timbers exposed indoors and include design features such as tall cathedral ceilings, large fireplaces, lofts and more. Need a break?

Restored 1967 Mid-Century Post & Beam with Johnston Vidal Projects Pool & Landscape in South Pasadena, open this weekend.

Built in 1981, the Poppy Peak version features three bedrooms, two baths, vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, skylights, and a wraparound deck. Sited on a 7,083-square-foot lot, it's asking $795,000.

The house, built in 1946, has a striking vaulted post-and-beam ceiling and open-concept design. There is a small wood-burning fireplace, mountain and ocean views, wood floors, galley kitchen and ...

This post-and-beam in Sherman Oaks Estates, a shining example of the modernist form, was restored and updated in keeping with architect Richard Dorman's original footprint.

A long drive leads to this preserved post-and-beam, sitting on nearly an acre that borders the Angeles National Forest on the outskirts of Altadena.

Question: My living room has a vaulted ceiling. I have always liked the look of a curved ceiling. Can I convert the living-room ceiling into a curved one? Can this also be done in a room with a ...