Design options for suspended ceilings in the kitchen

Is it worth it to make the kitchen ceiling stretch, despite the very specific temperature conditions and the increased humidity of the selected room? The answer is yes - yes.

Modern materials make it possible to ensure high quality finishes, and the maintenance of such coatings is much simpler.

The design of the stretch ceiling in the kitchen can be made in almost any style, and the ceiling itself can be multi-level. This allows you to remove the unevenness of the ceiling surface, hide communications and wiring, emphasize the division of the room into separate zones. Using a combination of different colors and materials, you can visually increase the height of the room or even its area.

Types of suspended ceilings in the kitchen

Depending on the material from which the stretch ceiling fabric is made in the kitchen, they are divided into two main types:

• PVC ceilings;
• Fabric ceilings.

In addition, the variety of surfaces on which external qualities depend. They can be textured, or smooth. In accordance with this, the canvases are divided into:

• Glossy
• Matte;
• Satin
• With photo printing.

You can choose any color, or order a coating for metal, or even translucent - it makes sense to create special lighting effects. Let us consider each of these species in more detail.

Glossy

Perhaps this is the most suitable option, since glossy surfaces are easiest to care for, they are easy to wash, they do not absorb grease and dirt and do not trap them on the surface. Gloss reflects light, which brings the surface of such a ceiling closer to the mirror in properties. It contributes to increased lighting, the kitchen seems more spacious.

Main advantages:

• Visually increases the room, its height and volume;
• Increases light;
• Has a wide range of possible colors;
• It features a long service life without loss of appearance;
• Provides reliable protection against leakage.

Such ceilings have been successfully used in various interior styles, both the most modern and traditional, such as Provence or country. The color is chosen based not only on the style of interior decoration, but also on the size of the room. As in the case of the selection of other finishing materials, in small rooms it is worth using light colors, spacious ones allow the use of dark, saturated colors.

Matt

Externally, the matte ceiling will not differ from the usual, plastered and covered with paint. The light, reflected, will be gently scattered throughout the room, without forming glare and zones of different illumination.

Only flaw - The kitchen may seem a little lower than it actually is.

The main advantages of a matte stretch ceiling:

• The color of the ceiling is perceived uniform due to the lack of glare;
• Suitable for any interior style;
• The seams on the canvas are invisible, which makes it possible to mount the ceilings of a large area in one level.
• Make the room more comfortable, "home".

Satin

By their properties, such ceilings are close to dull, but they do not have their drawback: they better reflect light, and thereby visually increase the height of the room. The luster of satin surfaces resembles pearl overflow, aesthetically it looks very beautiful in the interior of the kitchen.

Main advantages:

• Mother of pearl shine adds elegance to any interior;
• The kitchen seems more spacious;
• Illumination increases;
• The seams on the canvas are invisible.

With photo printing

On the material from which stretch ceilings are made into the kitchen, any image can be applied. This is done by photo printing. A competent selection of drawings for application can completely transform the room, correct its proportions, make it lighter or vice versa, remove excessive illumination if the kitchen faces the south side and has large windows.

Most popular drawings

• Sky (clouds, stars);
• Animals;
• Flowers, fruits, vegetables;
• Buildings, bridges, towers.

On the picture The butterfly pattern is located in the corner of the ceiling with a matte finish.

On the picture stretch ceiling with a print of coffee beans.

The use of various patterns gives the design of the stretch ceiling exclusivity or emphasizes the theme of the kitchen. With their help, you can achieve unusual effects: for example, placing the image of the bridge span on the ceiling, you can be "under the bridge".

Popular "star" ceilings in kitchens, as a rule, are inappropriate - here fruit motives are more suitable. The image of the blue sky with light clouds or flying birds allows you to “remove” the ceiling altogether, which immediately changes not only the visual height of the ceiling, but also the whole perception of the interior.

All considered types of ceilings belong to the first type and are made of PVC film. Is it possible to make stretch ceilings in the kitchen of the second kind, that is, from fabric? In principle, this is possible if the system works well the exhaust system above the stove, and the minimum amount of burning and fat enters the air.

However, it is impossible to completely eliminate the pollution of the ceiling, and the fabric from which it is made is much more susceptible to odors and grease contamination than film. In addition, caring for them is more difficult, in this case it is not enough just to wash with a detergent. Therefore, fabric ceilings are used, as a rule, in rooms such as living rooms or bedrooms.

The color of the stretch ceiling in the kitchen

There are no restrictions when choosing a ceiling color, it can be white, beige, red, even black - it all depends on the customer’s desire. However, it is worth studying the designers' advice on choosing the color scheme of the room, if you want the kitchen ceiling to look beautiful.

• For tall rooms, choose darker shades for the canvas.
• Light colors of the ceiling can help visually increase the height of the room, it will seem more spacious and lighter.
• Warm colors add coziness, but at the same time “narrow” the space.
• Cold shades “push back” the surfaces into which they are painted.
• The choice for the ceiling and floor in contrasting shades looks impressive, but can visually make the room smaller.
• Large drawings on the ceiling are appropriate in large kitchens, in small it is better to abandon this design.

Stretch ceiling design in the kitchen

The style of the ceiling design should not contradict the other elements of the decoration of the room. If the kitchen is designed in a classical style, the ceiling “starry sky” or images of animals on it are unlikely to be appropriate. In this case, it is better to dwell on a matte canvas of a calm tone - milky, pearl or light beige. For a high-tech style kitchen, it is better to choose a glossy canvas or metallic.

If the kitchen is divided into several functional zones, it is possible to emphasize zoning with a stretch ceiling at different levels over different zones.

Correct color selection is very important.

Now ceilings of any colors are available, it is only important to follow certain rules of choice:

• The bright color of the ceiling will increase appetite, and cheer up.This is especially true in relation to such colors as red, orange, yellow. However, red can cause increased fatigue.
• Calm tones have a calming effect, reduce appetite. First of all, it is blue and light purple shades.
• White helps to “raise” the ceilings, but is quite boring.
• Black color is used in dosage, and only in cases where the room is very well lit.

On the picture floral drawing on a multi-level ceiling.

Kitchen lighting

Stretch ceilings are not an obstacle in order to hang a beautiful chandelier or to fix spotlights. Special mortgage systems, which are mounted to the ceiling and covered with a stretch canvas, provide a solid support for the fixtures. They can mount spots or hooks for hanging chandeliers.

You can use any fixtures, you only need to install fixtures under them in advance.

On the picture spotlights are located around the perimeter of the ceiling.

Tip: The chandelier can be fixed at any time, and even do it without the involvement of installation specialists. In the place where it is necessary to install it, a plastic ring with a diameter smaller than the decorative bowl under the mount is glued to the tension fabric with special glue. Further, the inner part of the ring is cut through, a hook is fixed in the ceiling in the usual manner, on which the chandelier is hung.

Stretch ceiling in a small kitchen

If the kitchen is small in size (usually such in Khrushchev), you should especially carefully choose the color scheme for its design, as well as follow the advice of designers who will help make your kitchen visually larger:

• Choose for the stretch ceiling the same color as for the walls - but in a different shade;
• Avoid large photo prints, the only exception is the image of a blue sky with light clouds;
• The glossy surface will help to make the kitchen visually more spacious and slightly “raise” the ceilings due to the play of reflections;
• In small rooms multilevel constructions of complex shapes are hardly appropriate; it is better to use a direct canvas.

Pros and Cons of Stretch Ceilings in the Kitchen

When choosing a ceiling for the kitchen, it is important to evaluate the pros and cons of suspended ceilings.

Tip: In a large area kitchen, it is better to use matte or satin ceilings - the seams are not so noticeable on them. If you plan to install a glossy ceiling, it is better if it is located at different levels - this will make it possible to do without visible seams.

In order for the ceiling to serve for a long time, you need to take care of it. Periodically, the cloth is washed with ordinary mild detergents that do not contain abrasives. You can try to remove fatty contaminants with a slightly acidic solution of acetic acid or lemon juice. At least once a month, the ceiling must be cleaned.

Tip: the faded gloss will shine again if you wipe the ceiling with ammonia and then with a damp cloth.

Also, a stretch ceiling can be used if the kitchen has a gas stove, as the melting temperature of the ceiling is more than 50 degrees, which is unlikely, given the distance from the stove to the ceiling. In addition, in almost every kitchen there is an extractor hood that absorbs all the heat.

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