White ceiling: views, design, photo, combination with wallpaper and floor

The meaning and characteristics of white (psychology)

White color symbolizes innocence and purity. The lightest and purest shade can become a canvas in the interior, on which bright colors will be applied.

• Considered a classic color finish
• visually increases the space
• It is combined with absolutely any shades,
• White color has a cold and warm tone.

Types of ceiling

Tension

One of the most common finishing methods. This is due to ease of installation, a rich selection of colors and a pleasant aesthetic side. The canvas is fixed on a special frame, which is mounted on the wall around the entire perimeter of the room. The PVC material stretches when heated, due to this a perfectly smooth surface is obtained.

See white stretch ceilings in the interior.

There are several types of PVC coatings: matte, gloss and satin.

• Matt the ceiling does not reflect light, the width of the canvas is larger, but it is difficult to care for.
• Glossy The material has a mirror surface and reflects objects well.
• Satin the middle ground between the glossy and matte canvas, the surface is externally pleasant and silk, softly reflects light.

Another type of stretch ceiling is fabric. The design principle is the same, but there is no need for high temperatures. Elastic fabric is also fixed on a pre-prepared frame.

Painting

Painting can be done with whitewash or lime, however, the most common way is to coat the surface with water-based paint. Today, a rich assortment of such paints with various additives is presented, for example, acrylic, with silicone or mineral composition. Paint can also have a different effect after application, varnish and matte. Before proceeding with the application it is necessary to prepare a flat surface.

Suspension

It is carried out according to the general principle, sheets or panels are attached to the frame fixed to the wall. Suspended structures mask irregularities, but their installation requires indentation, which makes the room lower.

• Drywall construction remains the most popular way to decorate a suspended ceiling. A metal profile is attached to the wall, in which sheets of drywall are laid out. This type well conceals defects of unevenness.
• The rack type design, they are also PVC panels, is assembled according to the mosaic principle, the material is well suited for the bathroom and balcony.
• The cassette type is a metal segments fixed to the frame. The grilyato structure looks like a solid metal grill. The panels are also mounted on the frame. In office and shopping centers this type of decoration is used quite often.

On the picture: Interior of a modern living room. Due to the white color and different types of lighting, the ceiling seems to be higher.

Wallpapering, liquid wallpaper

The least expensive finish method that you can handle on your own. For an ideal result, the surface of the ceiling should be pre-prepared and leveled.In addition to plain wallpaper, the surface can be finished with canvas with photo printing or textured wallpaper.

Wooden

It is assembled according to the principle of mosaic, slats or laminate boards are inserted into the grooves of the previous one.

Plaster

Plastered walls and ceilings are often used in interior design Provence, shabby chic, rustic or loft. Effectively, and at the same time, ceiling beams on a white surface will look cozy.

Tile

Budget and easy way to decorate the ceiling. Recently, tile panels are not so often used because of the non-environmental material.

Appearance

Glossy

Gloss has an undeniable advantage; it is able to visually increase the space. A glossy canvas will be a good solution when decorating a small room, reflecting the light and objects the room seems higher. However, a shiny surface will not be appropriate in an interior with a classic design.

Matt

A velvety matte ceiling will be a good solution for any style and room. If a stretch ceiling is chosen as the finishing option, then the width of the canvas will be an advantage, it is larger than the glossy material. This allows you to avoid seams and get a perfectly flat surface.

On the picture:The interior of the open kitchen in the style of minimalism with an emphasis on natural materials.

Satin

Reminds silky pleasant matter. The canvas does not have such a reflective coefficient as gloss, light is softly reflected by glare. The best option for decorating any room in the house.

On the picture compact living-dining room. To create the interior, a light palette of beige tones was used.

What wallpaper is suitable for the white ceiling?

Due to its nature, the white tone harmoniously coexists with absolutely any shade. Equally a good idea would be to finish the walls in the same tone, forming a clean sheet of paper, and contrasting saturated colors. In the latter case, the light top will not allow the room to become small and oppressive.

Combination	Description	A photo
White walls and white ceiling	Against a snow-white background, you can recreate absolutely any design project. An important role will be played by filling the room.
Black walls and white ceiling	White tone will not allow the room to become gloomy and too dark.
Brown walls and white ceiling	Depending on the materials used, repairs can correspond to different stylistic directions.
Green walls and white ceiling	The white top will make the room brighter and muffle the shade of green.
Gray walls and white ceiling	A stylish gray hue will set off the color of the ceiling. A good combination for Scandinavian or cutting-edge design.
Beige walls and white ceiling.	A calm and restrained color combination. Often used to design classic interiors.

The combination of floor and ceiling colors

Combination	Description	A photo
White floor and white ceiling	You can add colors to the interior using bright walls or colored furniture.
Black floor and white ceiling	Effective and stylish solution for flooring. A drawing can imitate wood or marble.
Gray floor and white ceiling	The interior with this combination can be complemented by vintage or ultra-modern details.
Wood color and white ceiling	Natural shades will harmoniously look in a classic, country, modern and eco style.
Bright floor and white ceiling	White tone makes the interior calmer with bright colors in other objects.

Photo in the interior of the rooms

Living room

The hall is a place for relaxation, meetings with friends and relatives. The interior can be unusual, complex and even creative. A simple and elegant finish will be a pearl white stretch ceiling. The multi-tier drywall construction or canvas with a noticeable texture looks more original. Depending on the chosen style, the surface can be matte or glossy, and the lighting can be spotted or central.

On the picture compact living room with natural motifs.Walls and ceilings are made using plasterboard multi-level structures.

Kitchen

In a kitchen with a small area, the best idea for decoration is a glossy ceiling, due to the mirror properties the kitchen will seem more spacious. The matte surface, two-tier structure or rack-type ceiling looks no less impressive.

Bedroom

The classic design is an even stretch or suspended ceiling with one chandelier. For other areas, you can use painted wooden battens, plastering, ceiling beams or wallpapering.

Children

In the nursery, you can use multi-level lighting, unusual structures and photo printing. It is important to use pleasant non-irritating shades that will blend in with the rest of the finish.

Bathroom

Beautiful and practical ways of decorating the bathroom can be considered a rack metal structure and a stretch ceiling made of PVC. They are not afraid of steam and moisture; it can be installed in the bathroom without fear. The rack type is more reliable and can be assembled with your own hands.

On the picture Spacious marble bathroom. Due to the glossy surface of the ceiling, the room seems even larger.

Corridor and hallway

An even white canvas will harmoniously look in the corridor or hallway. Gloss and bright lighting will also help visually make the enclosed space more.

Balcony and loggia

On the balcony, any decoration methods will be appropriate. White color will expand the space and make the room even brighter.

Combinations

Black and white ceiling

The classic combination of dark and white will always look fashionable and unusual. So that the room does not seem low, it is better to choose glossy material for the black part.

White gray

Separately, the gray color may seem gloomy, but in combination with white you get a fairly light combination.

White brown

A warm brown shade can overlap with other interior items. Chocolate color will make the interior cozy.

White beige

A light warm combination will look good both on a flat surface and in several tiers.

White blue

Blue color will refresh the room. In the interior, you can use wallpaper with a picture or photo printing, for example, cloudy sky, space or the Cote d'Azur.

White green

Green shades soothe and generally positively affects the human psyche. Good idea for decorating a nursery.

White red

A bold combination is suitable for a stylish and modern home. In a small area and places of rest, it is better to refrain from such an aggressive color.

White-lilac and white-purple

A beautiful and calm shade of lilac will decorate a modern, Provence and neoclassical interior.

White-violet is a brighter shade. The inserts of bright purple on a neutral background will look interesting.

Blue and white

The pale blue tone creates a light, abstract atmosphere in the house, refreshing and brightening the interior.

White pink

The light shade of pink will gently blend with the white tone, only shading it. Dark pink will focus on yourself.

White orange

A positive orange hue makes the room brighter and fills with warm light. Orange tone energizes with positive energy and promotes communication.

Turquoise white

Incredibly beautiful shade is associated with sea water. It looks bold and refreshing in the interior.

Ceiling design

Two-level and multi-level

Complex structures in several levels are suitable for finishing apartments with high ceilings. When designing, you can use different shades, decorative inserts, several types of lighting and combine different materials.

Patterns and ornaments

The drawing serves as an additional decoration, but at the same time it can conceal the height of the room. It is usually applied to the stretch web by printing, but it can also be hand-painted.

With drawing

Photo printing is successfully used in the decoration of any surfaces, giving the interior its own style. The picture can be any, for example, white roses or lilies on a beige background or clouds in the clear sky. The drawing is located in the central part of the room or on the sides. For a bolder design, you can use a contrasting black color.

White Galaxy Design

The design feature of the “white galaxy” is with a sparkling white surface. Multi-colored spangles are soldered into the canvas around the perimeter, visually the picture resembles a sky strewn with stars.

With sparkles

Spangles adorn not only PVC cloths, they are also used in fabric coatings or wallpaper in the form of splashes.

Round ceiling

Suitable for decorating spacious rooms or bedrooms. The design is made of drywall with inserts of PVC, stained glass and other materials.

Combined

In the interior of one room, you can create combinations of several finishing methods and different materials. For example, the lower tier is constructed of drywall, and in the center is a mirror insert.

On the picture open space used as a living and dining room. A flower-shaped mirrored insert marks the center of the room.

With beams

A popular element of decor is an integral part of country and provence. It is also often used for decoration in other styles. The color of the beams can merge with the surface of the ceiling or contrast against its background.

On the picture Provence bedroom interior. The ceiling is decorated with drywall with wooden inserts of various types.

Lighting

Fixtures

Diverse lighting creates additional space. Lamps can be combined with another light source or used as the main way of lighting. Spot and recessed luminaires distributed over the ceiling can be switched on in blocks.

On the picture compact living room in white. Glossy surfaces and minimalist design visually increase the space.

Pendant lights or spots will illuminate any area brighter with directional light. Lamps of any shade look good on a white background, white ones will be invisible, and bright ones, for example black or blue, will stand out on the contrary.

Chandeliers

First of all, the chandelier should be a continuation of the style. A pendant chandelier with several shades will decorate the classic design, the shade should be in harmony with the pieces of furniture and decor. For modern trends, you can choose more bold models, such as hanging low chandeliers.

Ceiling lighting

LED lighting gives additional lighting, highlighting the hinged tiers of the ceiling or recesses in the walls, it is also an element of decor. If the tape is drowned in one of the tiers, the illusion of a ceiling hanging in the air is created.

Choosing a skirting board for a white ceiling

As a rule, the baseboard is selected in the color of the ceiling or walls, so they will be a continuation of one plane and will gracefully go into another. An interesting solution will be contrasting skirting boards that stand out against the general background, but combine with other objects.

What styles suits

Classical

The ceiling can be from one or several tiers, the use of gloss and sparkles is excluded. Ceiling stucco molding and figured plinths look aesthetically pleasing as a decor.

On the picture room with a bunk false ceiling.

Modern

In modern design, it will be appropriate to design a complex non-standard form or from several tiers. For a stylish hi-tech or minimalism, a more than enough even single-level glossy or matte ceiling is enough.

Scandinavian

The stylish design is filled with light, a snow-white tone will be the perfect solution for the Scandinavian style. Finishing can be done by painting, wallpapering or hanging structures.

Provence

Initially, stucco is used to create the French style; in the apartment, an even matte ceiling will become an alternative.If the height of the room allows, then wooden beams will complement the interior. In a room with a small area, you can do without them

Country

The direction of the country is distinguished by a special cosiness; in the interior natural materials are preferred. For decorating the ceiling, natural wood beams will be indispensable. The construction can be simple of several straight bars or in the form of a complex composition. The ceiling of the slats is also appropriate.

On the picture guest room with duplex ceiling and wood inlays.

Loft

You can save the height of the room using painting or wallpapering, linear lamps or a stylized chandelier will continue the design idea. In spacious conditions, you can use bleached wood or painted brick.

Photo gallery

White color has win-win advantages, it is in harmony with any shades, visually makes the room's space larger, while it does not seem pale.