Today, there are a lot of ideas for decorating the ceiling. The variety of materials, colors and fixtures will realize the most daring ideas. Some of them can be implemented independently, while saving a good amount, which would have gone to pay for repair services. Given that the cost of such services is significant, it is easy to figure out that by doing most of the work yourself, you can save a significant part of the budget, which will be spent on other needs. But it is not always possible to do without the services of professionals. For example, when installing suspended or multi-level ceilings made of drywall.
Before starting repairs, you should draw up a design project where all the nuances will be taken into account. To draw up a work plan, you need to decide which materials will be used, which colors will become the main ones, how much it will be combined together.
It is worth considering the right choice of finishing materials. It is not necessary to choose expensive finishing elements, you can make a more affordable repair. For example, install plastic panels or paint the ceiling. A perfectly acceptable alternative can be considered wallpaper. Having made a choice in favor of one of these solutions, you can spend a much smaller amount of money, having received, despite this, a ceiling that is quite suitable both in terms of its operational properties and appearance.
This article will examine all the pros and cons of each option.
Repair in different rooms
Each room in an apartment or house has its own purpose, so there are some nuances when choosing a ceiling.
- The design of the ceiling in the living room.
Almost any option is suitable for this room. The main thing is when choosing the design of the ceiling in the living room, so that it harmoniously fits and combines with other interior details.
The living room is usually the largest room where a lot of people gather: relatives, friends, etc. The ceiling simply has to be beautiful and with good lighting. In addition, it should be made in the same style with the whole interior. For the design of the ceiling in the living room (photo above), the following finishing materials are suitable: wallpaper, drywall, painting and suspended ceilings. The choice is large, so you can choose the option for every taste.
The ceiling design in the living room (the photo shows this) can be single-level (flat) or two- and multi-level. The color of the material depends on the taste.
- The design of the ceiling in the bedroom.
You can use the same principles as when choosing a ceiling in the living room. The only thing is that you need to choose the interior calm, for lighting on the ceiling you can limit yourself to one small chandelier. For the design of the ceiling in the bedroom, materials are suitable: plastic panels, tiles, wallpaper. As a complement to the style, you can use entertaining decor, for example, wallpaper with photo printing, posters or paintings.
It is important to pay special attention to the design of the ceiling in the bedroom (photo is attached). This is what each of us sees, waking up and falling asleep. It should be pleasant to look at and set a good mood for the whole day.
Of no small importance is the design of the ceiling in the bedroom (photo above) in children. For the children's room as an additional decor, you can use a variety of wallpapers with photo printing with cartoon characters, fairy tales or computer games. If the room has low walls, it’s nice to use vertical stripes that will make the room visually higher.
- Ceiling design in the kitchen.
When choosing materials, it should be noted that this room is characterized by increased humidity, temperature fluctuations and pollution from different sources. Therefore, the finish must be reliable, durable and resistant to all kinds of physical influences. The ceiling in the stretch kitchen looks good (design, photo attached to the article). You can choose drywall or hanging. The optimal and inexpensive option is to whiten or dye.
The bright (in the original and in the photo) design of the stretch ceilings in different colors in the kitchen looks very original, which combine favorably with the kitchen set and wall decoration. A classic version is also acceptable - a white ceiling.
Requests for the properties of materials for decorating the bathroom are similar to materials used for the kitchen. In order to prevent the formation of fungus, the ceiling surface must be treated with an antibacterial primer. That is why wallpaper or plasterboard designs are not used for decoration. An ideal option would be a suspended rack ceiling.
The surface design should be based on the general style of the renovated premises.
- Decoration in the hallway.
For the hallway, it is worth choosing light materials, so as not to darken the room again. Therefore, you need to abandon such colors as black, brown, and other dark shades. An excellent option would be a ceiling with additional lighting.
Options for various housing
When choosing a ceiling for various housing should also take into account some points.
It’s not as easy to choose the modern ceiling design in Khrushchev for the bathroom as it might seem at first. Small area and low walls - this adds to the difficulties for the embodiment of the interior. Therefore, it is not very advisable to choose such types of ceilings when several centimeters of the height of the walls are lost. Moisture-proof wallpapers, painting or whitewashing are ideal.
New buildings, of course, differ from old buildings in both the area and the height of the walls. But here it is worth considering one nuance - new buildings tend to sit down for several years. As a result, small cracks may appear, so the painting option should be used with caution. For ceiling design in the hall (photos are attached), bedroom, living room, suspended or suspended ceilings are best suited. They will in no way affect minor damage to the ceiling surface.
When designing the ceiling and repair design in a private house, you should remember practicality. The ceilings should retain heat, so it is worth using various heaters. For example, mineral wool, penoplex or other similar materials.
Lighting Ideas
The choice of lighting depends on the design of the ceiling. To determine the type of lamp, you first need to take into account the shape of the ceiling. It can be flat or multi-level.
Undoubtedly, one chandelier in the center of the room is considered an easier way. Nevertheless, one must take into account the circumstance such as the window in the room. The preference of a lighting device depends on how much natural light is in the room. For example, in a bathroom, hallway or toilet, there are usually no windows at all.
In the construction of multi-level structures, several light sources are used at once. For such a ceiling, it is more advisable to use LED bulbs. They have a long life and economical energy consumption. Recently, LED bulbs have become especially popular. They are often used in the design of the ceiling in the hall (photo attached), bedroom and other rooms.
Next, we will analyze the most used finishing methods.
Painting and whitewashing
This method is one of the most popular. Often used in the design of the ceiling of the hall, bedroom, kitchen. In this case, it is not necessary to be limited to only one color, for example, white. Using the color scheme, you can create completely different shades of the appearance of the ceiling and design it in an original way.
Nevertheless, choosing such a finish will have to face certain difficulties. In order not to stain the remaining surfaces with paint, you need to be very careful, carefully cover the floor and walls with polyethylene or newspapers. Also, the surface of the ceiling before painting should be perfectly aligned, otherwise the final version will look untidy. This method is considered quite economical, but laborious.
Wallpapering
Wallpaper involves a wide selection of ceiling designs. They make it possible to decorate it with various patterns, drawings, and the color palette is multifaceted. Wallpapering itself is considered a lighter job, unlike painting or whitewashing. And also when decorating the stream with wallpaper, it will be possible to avoid pollution associated with painting. This is the advantage of wallpaper, but there are some disadvantages.
As well as for painting, for gluing wallpapers you need a smoothed surface without visible flaws. For the kitchen, you should choose materials with the property of moisture resistance, so that if necessary they can be washed. There is a type of material for decoration, such as liquid wallpaper. They are a kind of plaster, which is quite an acceptable option for the kitchen. Most often they use such a ceiling design in the hall, living room, bedroom.
Plastic panels or boards
This method is one of the fastest and most convenient. Small irregularities are allowed on the surface of the ceiling, which can easily be hidden under such plates. The process of pasting is quick and easy, any layman can cope. A distinctive property of this finishing material is that it is moisture resistant, which is why it is ideal for the kitchen.
There are several advantages of this type of decoration of the ceiling surface:
- Long service life.
- Moisture resistance.
- Additional noise insulation properties.
- The ability to hide minor defects and irregularities in the ceiling.
- Acceptable price.
- Resistance to mechanical damage.
In addition, when installing plastic panels, you can use small LED lights to illuminate the room.
Plasterboard design
Thanks to the design features, it becomes possible to implement a variety of ideas in terms of design. It should be noted that when used in rooms with high humidity, it is advisable to use special varieties of drywall. There are such types:
- GKL - drywall sheet;
- GKLV - moisture-resistant plasterboard;
- GKLVO - gypsum plasterboard moisture and fire resistant.
Tiered Ceilings
Using drywall constructions, it is easy to make multi-level ceilings with additional protruding parts and fences. In addition to fixtures, at the edges of the levels you can use the backlight, which will look very fashionable. Such a ceiling design in the hall looks great.
Advantages of drywall constructions
These include:
- Security. Drywall is an environmentally friendly material. It also has the property of fire resistance, which also applies to safety.
- Profitability. In comparison, for example, with a stretch ceiling, drywall is considered a more economical option.
- Hiding communications. Under the structures of drywall, you can hide the wiring and pipes from prying eyes. But it is worth remembering that with this option, some space is lost, the height of the walls decreases.
- Possibility of installation on any surface. For such a ceiling, it is not necessary to level the surface, as, for example, when painting or whitewashing.
But with all the obvious pluses, installing such a ceiling is a rather laborious process, you can’t do without the help of professionals.
Varieties of False Ceilings
In addition to installations made with the use of gypsum plasterboard, one should not forget about the ceilings that are built using certain types of plates, including MDF, and also made from wood sawdust fiberboard.
The obvious positive aspects of the listed materials include the fact that they can have a look similar to other facing materials: tile, stone, brick and wood. Among other things, both MDF and fiberboards have the same advantages as gypsum board sheets.
Modern False Ceilings
False ceilings are considered quite popular, apart from the fact that the price is not very cheap. In their appearance, they resemble structures made of plates and drywall, as they are also frame. Frames are made of wood or an alloy of metals. In addition to the advantages inherent in false ceilings, suspended ones also make it possible to mount ventilation. There are several varieties:
- Rack and pinion. They are characterized by a large degree of fire safety, as well as resistance to mechanical damage. In addition, they are unpretentious in maintaining and are not prone to pollution.
- Cassette Due to the special strength and durability of decorating panels, they are often used in all kinds of administrative and commercial buildings.
- Mirrored. Of course, mirrors are able to visually expand the space. Why this kind of ceiling will be most suitable in the case of low walls.
- Armstrong This type of ceiling is considered very popular due to its low price. Installation is absolutely not difficult, and the design of the room becomes very pretty. In addition, they have an increased level of thermal insulation.
Stretch ceilings in the interior
Stretch ceilings are an expensive design option. These popular coatings, among other things, are considered very practical. Using this method of sheathing, as well as when using suspension and hemming systems, you can hide the visible wiring, protruding pipes and other communications.
According to some experts, the use of suspended ceilings makes it possible to withstand the effects of probable flooding from neighbors from the upper floors. This is possible due to the fact that this ceiling has good waterproofing properties. The design of suspended ceilings (photo below) is very different. Widely known for a variety of textures and colors. The texture may be glossy or matte.
Of course, the disadvantages of this option of ceilings include the fact that their installation is considered more difficult, in comparison with other analogs, which requires the participation of skilled finishers. In addition, they are prone to punctures and scratches, especially from the action of piercing things. You also need to mention the high cost, such a repair will be for many not on a budget. The photo of the design of the stretch ceiling (you can use other motives in the kitchen) conveys its beauty, for which many go to waste.
Making your own ceiling
With a great desire, there is an opportunity to find tempting ideas on your own and realize them with your own hands. Naturally, it would be nice to get acquainted with the recommendations and instructions, as well as watch useful videos with master classes. If we talk about the current approach to the design of ceilings (photos are available in the article), then some trends must be taken into account:
- Firstly, for small rooms with low ceilings, it is best to choose monotonous options for light shades.
- Secondly, for country houses it is preferable to choose a design from noble breeds of wood.
- Thirdly, it is very important not to forget that glossy and mirror ceilings form magnificent combinations with opaque walls and a floor surface.
So, we examined what the design of ceilings is, photos of possible options. Do not doubt your abilities to implement original ideas. Even when the motivation and knowledge ends, at any time you can take advantage of the experience of proven masters and experts in interior design.