How to choose a ceiling plinth: types by material, texture, shape, size, color, design, type of ceiling

What is a fillet and what are they for?

A fillet is a ceiling plinth that is used to hide a gap located between a wall and a ceiling. Its width is chosen depending on the height and volume of the room, for example, only narrow models should be used for a small room.

Types of skirting boards for the ceiling

Materials used for manufacturing.

Types of texture skirting boards

The main types that are classified by invoice parameters:

• Smooth. It has a flat smooth surface, without indentations, patterns or ornaments. It looks discreet and is great for decorating almost any interior.
• Extruded. It differs in longitudinal recesses with finished grooves.
• Injection. It has a convex embossed surface and has a granular structure. Such ceiling fillets are an independent decor.

In the photo there is an injection ceiling fillet of a beige hue.

What are the sizes?

There are two main types: wide and narrow. Other tips for choosing the size will be listed below.

Narrow

Size range from 10 to 50 mm. Thin laconic fillets are suitable for small rooms with a low ceiling.

Wide

Allows you to visually smooth the corners, and hide the imperfections and bumps of the walls. It has a range from 160 to 350 mm., And is most often used for the design of spacious rooms.

Varieties of fillet shapes

There are several types:

• Straight. The traditional and most common option, which is found in almost any interior.
• Flexible (soft). Such radiused baguettes allow you to organize smooth shapes, thereby hiding flaws, crooked angles and flaws in the ceiling space.
• With cable channel. They have an additional interior space in which you can hide the wires.

Each of these forms carries a certain focus and functionality.

What color are skirting boards?

Colored fillets change the overall perception of the interior and the room as a whole. In addition, ceiling plinths can be independently painted with paint in any color.

• White.
• The black.
• Gold.
• Brown.
• Beige.
• Gray.
• Chromium.
• Yellow.
• Blue.
• Green.

In the photo there is a narrow ceiling fillet of yellow color in the interior of the dining room.

For visual expansion of the space, baguettes are used that are combined in color with the ceiling, to increase the height of the room, ceiling plinths are used in the color of the walls.

Design Options and Drawings

A huge variety of decor gives baguettes a more unique look.

• Stucco molding.It always looks expensive and respectable. It brings with its appearance notes of antiquity and luxury and is best combined with classic interiors.
• With inserts. The inserts can be made in various colors, for example, white with gold or dark wenge and silver. They are selected in combination with the color of the ceiling or walls.
• Patterns and ornaments. They transform, enliven the ceiling space, deprive it of monotony and set a uniform style for the room.
• Ladder. The original section in the form of a short flight of stairs creates a stepped ledge, which is quite popular in the design of many interiors.

The photo shows a white wide ceiling baguette in the shape of a ladder.

Baguettes with a diverse design harmonize the atmosphere, give the room a special character and just look very impressive.

What types of ceilings can decorative skirtings be used for?

The main types of ceiling coatings to which fillets are applied:

• Stretch ceiling. This skirting board not only protects and hides the cracks and gaps between the walls and the ceiling, but is also a rather original element of the decorative finish.
• Plasterboard suspended ceiling. For drywall two-level or multi-level structures, almost any model will be appropriate. Especially organically with suspended ceilings, skirting boards made of polyurethane or polystyrene look.
• Wooden ceiling from the lining. The wooden figured and carved fillets, combined with the identical texture of the ceiling, look luxurious and perfectly harmonize with each other.
• PVC panels. Plastic baguettes are better suited here, which will highlight and emphasize the design of the entire ceiling.
• Ceiling tile. Skirting boards will not only allow you to complete the overall design, but also greatly simplify the gluing of ceiling tiles along the edge of the ceiling.

In the photo there is a wooden openwork baguette in combination with a ceiling lining.

Such models create a single composition on the ceiling and an additional geometric effect.

In the photo there is a ceiling plasterboard two-level design with polystyrene baguettes.

Photo in the interior of the rooms

Baguettes can become an indispensable and main decor of any room.

Bathroom

Fillets allow you to beautifully decorate the bathroom, give it the desired appearance or set the style.

Kitchen

Here, classic simple ceiling models made of polyurethane or polystyrene, which are resistant to high humidity and wash well, will be appropriate. Wooden skirting boards for the kitchen, it is advisable to choose without an unnecessary pattern and ornament.

Living room

Baguettes can completely change the interior of a living room, create unusual color and tint combinations and simply decorate the ceiling space.

In the photo there is a small hall with golden ceiling moldings.

Balcony

To design a small balcony, narrow baguettes are suitable that will visually balance and balance the narrow space.

Children

Properly selected according to the color of the plinth, they will allow you to create a harmonious design for the nursery, create smooth color transitions on the ceiling and thereby add an extra height to the room.

A selection of skirting photos in various styles

A wide variety of models and decor, allows you to choose an option for a room with any style direction.

Modern

Models of a simple form with simple lines will look especially organically in this style. Due to their versatility and a huge selection, they will allow you to create a stylish and modern design.

Classical

Plaster, wooden or polyurethane skirting boards with carved patterns, stucco molding or gilding are perfect for the interior, made in the classical style.

Loft

This style does not imply intricate finishes. Light fillets with a simple and concise design are suitable here.

The photo shows a wide white ceiling fillet in the loft bedroom.

High tech

Skirting boards with clear lines and shapes, smooth, decorated with lighting, will look unusual and emphasize the futuristic and fantasy interior.

Minimalism

Thin baguettes with a restrained design, made in discreet colors, will harmoniously resonate with the rest of the minimalist decor, and will not attract too much attention.

Scandinavian

White fillets without frills that emphasize the restraint and coldness of the Nordic style will be especially appropriate here.

Pictured is a white ceiling fillet in a Scandinavian-style living room.

Backlit skirting ideas

LED strip gives baguettes an even more original and unique look. This backlight is well combined with other lighting fixtures, for example with a chandelier, sconce or spotlights.

In the photo there is a nursery with a wide ceiling baguette decorated with lighting.

Examples for custom ceilings

The functionality of skirting boards makes it possible to use them even in non-standard solutions.

Two-level

On such a ceiling, baguettes look especially beautiful. In addition, they allow you to hide the transitions between levels.

The photo shows a two-level ceiling design, decorated with wide skirting boards.

Beveled ceiling

Skirting boards for the sloping ceiling on the attic in a country house or wooden house must have the flexibility to accurately arrange the numerous corners in the room.

Rounded

Radius fillets are perfect for a rounded ceiling. Such elastic models will easily allow you to decorate semicircular corners without unnecessary problems.

How to choose a ceiling fillet?

A few recommendations for choosing a ceiling baguette:

• Fillets should preferably be combined with the color of the ceiling or walls. This will create a more complete composition.
• Wide ceiling baguettes well hide defects and flaws in the room.
• For low ceilings, do not use bulky skirtings, as they visually hide the height of the room.

Correspondence table for room size and baseboard width

Correct size ratio.

Photo gallery

Decorative ceiling skirtings perfectly perform both aesthetic and practical functions. They emphasize or soften the color transition between the ceiling and the wall covering.