To choose the right stretch ceilings in the bedroom, you need to clearly imagine what effect you want to achieve. If you have a room with low ceilings and a small window, you can make it lighter and higher using glossy white ceilings.
Too large a room can be made more comfortable and chamber, if you use a matte stretch fabric of dark shades. Multilevel ceilings will make it possible to organize space, realize interesting lighting schemes, create unexpected effects. Let's consider the possible options in more detail.
Stretch Ceiling Options in the Bedroom
By their design, stretch ceilings can be of three main types:
- single-level
- two-level
- multi-level (three or more levels).
When installing any ceiling, precious centimeters of the height of the room are “eaten”. If the ceiling is single-level, the loss will be five to seven centimeters, the ceiling of three levels will “take away” twice as much. This must be considered when planning repairs.
Single level stretch ceilings in a bedroom of any size look stylish and modern. For small rooms and low ceilings, this is probably the best solution. Single-level models are suitable for any interior styles, and compare favorably with others at a budget price.
In the event that the room is quite large, two-level Stretch ceilings in the bedroom will help visually highlight functional areas, for example, a reading zone, an office, or the main zone - sleep. In such cases, canvases located at different heights can differ in texture and color.
Difficult layered Designs that include three or more planes are used in large bedrooms, when they want to highlight a sleeping area, to make it more intimate.
The texture of the materials of suspended ceilings in the bedroom
The material used for the manufacture of suspended ceilings may vary in surface texture. There are three of them:
- glossy
- matte
- satin.
Glossy stretch ceiling the bedroom is sometimes called lacquered - its surface has a very high reflection coefficient, comparable to a mirror - up to 90%. A wide room with low ceilings becomes visually twice as high if you use a glossy ceiling canvas to decorate it. The illumination also increases.
Look great in the bedroom matte stretch ceilings - A classic option, suitable for all, without exception, interior styles. Externally, such a ceiling is no different from the usual one; it can be made in any color.
The reflecting coefficient of the matte surfaces is low, but they scatter light well, evenly distributing it throughout the room. A big plus, especially for classic interiors - the lack of glare, crushing attention. In addition, this is the most budget option of all available.
Satin Ceilings they look like ordinary matte ones, but their surface is more silky. The texture imitates natural fabric. The reflection coefficient is higher than that of the matte one, however, it does not glare and does not interfere with the perception of the interior.
It is possible to combine two textures in multi-level stretch ceilings - the part located directly above the sleeping area can be made of glossy material, and the rest of the ceiling is made of matte.
The color of the stretch ceiling in the bedroom
When choosing a color, you must adhere to three basic rules:
- The color of the ceiling should be in harmony with the other colors of the interior of the room;
- Color should have a positive effect on the psyche;
- The color must be selected taking into account the preferences of the owners of the room.
The classic version is white. It perfectly combines with any other colors, gives a feeling of purity, visually increases the space. However, in some cases, white can be perceived as too cold, uncomfortable, “official” color.
Blue, green and pink tones have a relaxing effect, and therefore are well suited for bedrooms. Red, orange, yellow tones, especially bright ones, excite the nervous system, so they are usually not used in rooms intended for relaxation. Brown shades can have a depressing effect on the psyche, just like black.
Designers are also advised to consider the effect of color on the perception of the room as a whole.
- In the low bedroom, the ceiling should be light and the floor dark, this will “add height”.
- Ceilings that are too high should be made dark to avoid the “room-well” effect.
- If the windows face north, warm colors are preferred for the ceiling, and vice versa.
- Small rooms can be finished in a single color, but the shade should change from darker at the bottom of the room to a lighter at the top.
- It is also worth using embossed skirting boards to divide the space.
In addition to plain color, you can use stretch ceilings with photo printing in the bedroom, which allows you to create exclusive interiors and realize the most unexpected fantasies. The choice of patterns applied to the canvas for stretching is practically unlimited. However, it is worth considering that over time they can get bored, and then you have to change the ceiling, which is quite costly.
Bedroom Design with Stretch Ceilings
This type of ceiling can be used in almost any style - all that remains is to choose the right kind of canvas. Below we give the correspondence of the types of ceilings to different styles.
- Classic. Matte or satin canvases in white, as well as ecru, ivory, cream, milk, cold snow shades. You can use both single-level and multi-level ceilings, but monochrome options are preferred.
- Modern. Matte canvases of clear colors, matching the gamut to other elements of the interior. Use simple geometric shapes to create ceilings at different levels.
- Minimalism. As a rule, white matte or glossy ceilings. Contrasting with respect to the walls is also possible - but only if the size of the room allows.
- Modern. Glossy ceilings painted in various colors, as well as photo prints. Multi-level ceilings are acceptable.
- Loft. Matte ceiling with photo prints “brickwork”, “old boards”, or “concrete surface”. Such ceilings are made only single-level.
- Ethnicity. Satin ceilings, selected in tone to the interior, will make ethnic styles more expressive. An abundance of levels and decorative elements is allowed, if the style requires it.
Lighting in a bedroom with suspended ceilings
Light is a delicate tool with which you can change the mood of the interior, show its advantages and hide flaws. Recently, a light scheme has been considered classical, which includes three lines of lighting: the top, fill light, the middle line is wall lamps, and the "lower" lighting, which includes floor lamps and table lamps. In addition, such additions as lighting of furniture, sections of walls and even the floor are possible.
Light will help to change the visual dimensions of the room, make it larger, higher, align proportions. A number of fixtures located on the short side will visually lengthen it. Too narrow a wall will appear wider if you highlight it with bright illumination. All modern devices that ensure the operation of lighting schemes and the creation of a variety of lighting scenarios can also be used if the ceilings in the bedroom are suspended.
Important: Refuse incandescent lamps - they emit too much heat and can have a negative effect on the PVC film. It is better to choose LED or energy-saving modern lamps.
Chandelier
Classic chandeliers can be installed anywhere in the stretch ceiling, one condition - the installation location must be determined in advance, before the final installation.
Recessed fixtures
Spotlights, spots - a great option for installation in suspended ceilings, including - in stretch. Recessed lights in the suspended ceiling of the bedroom can highlight a cabinet or dressing area. They are used to create fill light, and to highlight individual sections of the room, and to emphasize the division into functional zones.
LED Strip Light
You can provide a suspended ceiling in the bedroom with lights, for which a special box is mounted around the perimeter of the entire room. The LED strip embedded in it will create the effect of a “soaring” ceiling, which will visually increase the height of the room. The box can be replaced with a special polystyrene cornice.
"Starry sky"
Light circuit designed specifically for stretch ceilings. Holes are made in the canvas - future "stars", and light sources are installed on the ceiling.
Photo of suspended ceilings in the bedroom interior
Photo 1. Above the large oval bed, the stretch ceiling section is made in the form of a bed and has the same color as its textiles.
Photo 2. In this bedroom, there was no central lamp - bright spots are mounted in a suspended ceiling around the perimeter of the room and are complemented by wall sconces and table lamps.
Photo 3. Photo printing on the ceiling with the image of the night cloudy sky allows you to create a romantic mood.
Photo 4. The dark glossy ceiling seems to be higher, in addition, the volume of the room and its depth increase.
Photo 5. A two-level ceiling allows you to accentuate the sleeping area and visually increase the height of the room.
Photo 6. The combination of glossy and matte planes emphasizes the play of volumes and gives the interior the necessary complexity and depth.
Photo 7. Flowers blooming on the ceiling add a touch of romance to the calm atmosphere of the bedroom.
Photo 8. A pendant lamp in the center of the glossy surface of the ceiling adds light and shine.
Photo 9. The color of the main part of the stretch ceiling is supported by the colors of the furniture and bedroom textiles.
Photo 10. A two-level white ceiling allows you to visually increase the height of the room.