Stretch ceiling structures are gaining more and more popularity every year. Most of them have already left the category of elite coatings and today decorate typical city apartments, thanks to the many options that allow you to choose a design for any budget. They create a special atmosphere in the room, which completely changes its style, adds gloss and solemnity.
Constantly there are more and more ideas for the design of suspended ceilings, improving the materials that are used in the structures. In this review, we will try to tell you as much as possible about this ceiling covering, about which rooms it can be used in. And of course, we will present you the advice and recommendations of professional designers on choosing the right design for you.
Features of suspended ceilings
The indisputable advantages of such structures include the ability to level the ceiling with their help almost perfectly. They are used in spacious rooms (halls, living rooms) and in fairly limited spaces (rooms of small apartments, bathrooms, kitchens, halls). We are sure that interesting ideas of suspended ceilings, the photos of which we have posted in this material, will help you choose the option suitable for your home.
There are several types of suspended ceilings that can be grouped.
1. According to the material used.
They pass air perfectly, do not deform under the influence of high temperatures, and have a long service life.
The material is small in thickness, but can easily withstand severe mechanical pressure (for example, water). They are mounted on aluminum profiles, and therefore hide all visible defects on the ceiling.
These are integral canvases, the width of which reaches five meters. They are fixed only around the perimeter of the room.
They consist of several parts and are interconnected using adhesive substrates, high frequency currents and other specialized tools and equipment.
2. According to the texture of the canvas.
They have perfect heat and sound insulation. In addition, such ceilings look very natural.
A feature of such paintings is resistance to moisture, the appearance of a fungus or an unpleasant odor. They can be used in bathrooms, they keep their shape remarkably and do not fade.
Canvases with a light pearly sheen are ideal for interiors with a large number of textile elements. For example, for African or Arabic style.
It should be noted that all modern ideas of suspended ceilings take into account the texture of the paintings. It can be varied - under wood and suede, under leather and metal.
Hall Stretch Ceiling Ideas
When designing any room, professional designers adhere to one rule - all interior elements must fit into the overall style of the room. This applies to the design of walls and floors, the choice of furniture and lighting. The same rule should be subject to the idea of suspended ceilings in the hall. Photos of the most interesting solutions we posted in the article.
The ceiling is an important element of the interior, making the room modern, and the design complete. First you need to decide what exactly you need stretch ceilings. Photos of ideas, and very original ones, are numerous on the pages of special publications, but not all of them can be suitable for your premises. Therefore, we suggest you familiarize yourself with some rules for choosing paintings:
- Fabric and satin surfaces will help to get a perfectly smooth surface without reflection and glare. The matte texture of these paintings supports a strict, classic style of the room, because it is characterized by perfectly smooth plaster.
- For halls with low ceilings, mirrored, glossy surfaces and canvases with a metallic sheen are ideal. Give preference to light shades. Thus you visually increase the room.
- Canvases of dark shades should blend harmoniously into the interior. Especially carefully you should choose a material with a suede texture of dark tones. It can create a dusty surface feel.
- Gloss is the undisputed leader in all ceiling structures. But in this case, it is important to choose the right design idea for suspended ceilings for the hall. Such canvases have the widest color palette. Such designs look especially original on two-level ceilings with backlight. The textures of wood, marble, metal and mother of pearl in the paintings are used only to create small accents. To cover large surfaces with such a cloth is impractical for financial reasons - these ceilings are the most expensive.
3D drawings on the ceiling
Even luxurious multi-tiered stretch ceilings are now unlikely to surprise anyone. However, technology is evolving and constantly improving. Today, stretch ceilings are mounted not only in order to make the ceiling perfectly smooth. Relatively recently, the idea of ​​a stretch ceiling in the hall (we posted a photo below) with a 3D pattern was put into practice.
Creating a 3D stretch ceiling using photo printing, designers pursue one of the goals:
- visually expand the space;
- divide the room into zones;
- create an original effect;
- focus on some element of the interior.
These are very spectacular ceilings, but they should not be used in living rooms with low ceilings (less than 2.2 meters). Oddly enough, but in this case the picture will produce the opposite effect - it will simply “eat” the space. In addition, you should be extremely careful with the color scheme and saturation of the picture: too contrasting or overly bright drawing will “put pressure” on the inhabitants of the house.
3-D images look large-scale and exquisite. They can not be overlooked due to the careful drawing of the smallest details and realistic volume.
Bedroom
No less interesting for the bedroom design ideas for suspended ceilings. The photos below will convince you of this. In this room, such designs look cozy and stylish. They give the impression of airiness and lightness. Regarding what shade of the paintings is better to use in the bedroom, the designers do not give clear recommendations. The choice depends on the overall stylistic decision of the interior.
Coverage can be matched to the dominant color of the room. For example, in a room with light brown furniture and beige walls, ceilings can be white or dairy. The classic design with large decorative elements and massive dark wood furniture allows the matte surface of a blue, wine, purple, deep gray or malachite shade.
Considering the ideas of a stretch ceiling in the bedroom (you can see the photo in the article), do not be afraid of dark tones. Even black in this case can look very catchy and expensive if you shade it with a glossy finish and walls covered with wide stripes. The contrasting combinations look great. For example, the interior in pastel shades perfectly complements the sapphire ceiling. Red is the most passionate color. It is also suitable for the bedroom. This room will never be ordinary and boring with him, as it is associated with a sense of celebration and love.
One-level ceilings in the bedroom
These ceilings are suitable for simple, loft-style and high-tech bedrooms. Designers recommend in this case to choose a textile matte finish. This choice is explained by the fact that it looks unobtrusive and serves as an interesting detail in the interior. It can be monophonic, and decorated with beautiful drawings or patterns. Such a design looks very impressive, as if flowing from one wall to another.
To diversify the interior a bit, think of an interesting lampshade that will decorate the ceiling. It can have a round shape or be made in the form of a dome, decorated with stained-glass windows, painting, fringe.
Are multilevel coverings possible in the bedroom?
The ideas for a stretch ceiling in a bedroom, photos of which can often be seen in design publications, may vary. For example, if you are the proud owner of a spacious bedroom with high ceilings, then you can well afford a multi-level design.
It is created from several elements separated by special partitions made of drywall or wood. It should be noted that this is a rather voluminous design that will conceal the height, so it is not suitable for small bedrooms.
Images for photo printing in the bedroom
We have already talked about the idea of ​​stretch ceilings with 3D-drawings. Nothing prevents you from creating such a design in the bedroom, but you should approach the choice of a picture for photo printing very carefully. Usually in this room, preference is given to natural motifs - images of flowers, sunset, forest, beautiful lake.
Beautiful bedroom ceilings are those that will cheer you up in the morning. They should be pleasing to the eye, arouse sincere joy and pleasant memories.
Stretch ceilings in the nursery
Many parents are interested in the idea of ​​stretch ceilings in the nursery. In addition, they care about whether the materials used for such structures are harmful to the child. If you purchase paintings by well-known manufacturers, and installation is carried out by professionals, you can be sure that your baby is completely safe.
Fabric ceilings are more suitable for children than others - they “breathe”, are environmentally friendly, have an antistatic property, are odorless, fireproof and hypoallergenic. Such ceilings are resistant to mechanical damage - they can easily withstand hit not only the ball, but also the dart. But the idea of ​​a stretch ceiling made of PVC is better to abandon. In the presence of sanitary certificates, this material is safe, just PVC sheets are less resistant to children's pranks.
Today, various options for suspended ceilings for children's rooms have been developed. With their help, the room can be zoned, choosing a variety of color combinations.
Decorate the nursery with a pattern
All the ideas of stretch ceilings for the nursery are aimed primarily at the comfortable stay of the baby in it, so that the child likes his room, and he played with pleasure. One way to achieve this is photo printing.
One of the options may be the image of the sky with clouds. This is a fairly simple, but nice drawing, which will be appropriate in any interior. Girls are very fond of images of fairy-tale characters, butterflies and flowers. Modern technologies allow you to order any thematic collage and even transfer your child’s favorite photo to the ceiling.
"Starry sky"
The following idea of ​​stretch ceilings for a nursery cannot be called a novelty, but it is very popular. The starry sky system is created using fiber optic or LED systems. LEDs allow you to create fairly complex effects - for example, simulate the fall of comets, the rotation of galaxies, create new constellations. Fiber optic systems are more static, but they allow you to very naturally simulate the flickering of stars. The operation of such systems is controlled by remote controls.
Stretch ceiling in the kitchen: ideas, photos
Today, stretch ceiling structures are successfully used in such complex rooms as the kitchen. True, the choice of paintings in this case is limited by the specifics of the room. For the kitchen, do not use cloths, as they quickly absorb smoke, odors, and drops of fat. For such a room, PVC film ceilings will be an ideal option - it does not absorb odors, is easy to care for, the range of offered shades of this material is huge.
Matte, pastel colors will suit kitchens that are decorated in traditional styles; glossy coatings are indispensable in modern designs. Another option suitable for the kitchen is a satin ceiling. It is also made of PVC film, but has a more silky and delicate texture. Such ceilings have a light pearly sheen and softly scatter light. They are snow-white or soft, pastel colors - this is just what is needed for kitchens in the style of classic, provence or country.
Kitchen Ceiling Design
When decorating kitchens, stretch ceilings open up wide scope for the imagination of designers. For rooms of any size, you can choose a stylish version of the ceiling design. If the owners dream of an exclusive solution, you can opt for canvases with photo printing.
- Single level ceiling in the kitchen.
This is the most common option for small kitchens, since it "steals" no more than 5 cm from a height. For such rooms, a single-level ceiling in bright colors, animated by photo printing, is ideal. As a rule, images of vegetables and fruits, still lifes or any drawing according to the sketch of the customer are used for this.
The disadvantage of these spectacular designs is that they can only be placed in spacious and high rooms, since they reduce the height by at least 20 cm. However, if your kitchen is spacious, you can afford a multi-level design using several colors at once.
Backlit Ceilings
Lamps of any designs are installed on suspended ceilings - from suspended to spot. But you should be aware that lighting and lighting should be considered before installing the paintings, since wiring and installation of embedded elements are not possible after installing the ceiling. When the structure is installed, a plastic ring is mounted in place of the future lamp, in which a hole for the lamp is cut. Then they are mounted.
When installing spotlights, it is necessary to use transparent thermal rings that prevent the overheating of the canvas.
The versatility and attractive appearance of suspended ceilings allow you to use them in almost any room, creating original and stylish interiors.
Disadvantages of Stretch Ceilings
We talked a lot about the merits of such designs. Do they have any flaws? Experts answer this question in the affirmative, although they believe that the disadvantages of such coatings are much less than the pluses.
- PVC sheets are made of small width, therefore, for rooms with a width of more than three meters, the material is welded in special equipment. No matter how high-quality welding is performed, the seam connecting the panels remains visible, especially on glossy surfaces.
- PVC film ceilings are unstable to mechanical damage.
- Installation is possible only by specialists with special equipment.
- Fabrics have a small color palette and a higher price.
- With high humidity, polyester cloth can change color.