To design the ceiling in the bedroom, neutral and light shades are suitable (as in the photo). Against the background of a light interior, you can create different styles by changing the color of the textile.
Advantages and disadvantages
Before you go to choose a stretch ceiling, you need to study the pros and cons of this finishing material.
Pros:
- It hides the defects of the main ceiling (bumps, defects and wiring);
- The service life of the canvas is more than 10 years;
- Easy to care for and unpretentious;
- Hide showered whitewash;
- Do not accumulate electricity;
- Attractive flat look;
- They are not afraid of high humidity, therefore they are suitable for installation in the kitchen, in the bathroom;
- Contribute to the preservation of heat in the room;
- Does not conceal a lot of space (from the ceiling to the canvas, the minimum distance is 2 cm).
Minuses:
- The high cost of complex structures;
- Making an individual canvas size takes time;
- Lamps built into the canvas should be with a heat sink.
Types of ceilings by design
All ceilings are mounted on the walls with a special profile mounted to the walls. The canvas is inserted into it and fastened with harpoon or harpoonless methods.
Single level
Glossy single-level stretch ceilings require the least material consumption, time and money. They serve for a long time, easy to care for, presented in a wide selection of designs and colors. Photo printing looks good on them. The combination of colors in the interior divides the room into functional zones.
Layered
Glossy multi-level stretch ceilings are mounted on a drywall construction, which allows you to make several levels. Communications are well hidden in them, it is possible to provide good lighting in the working area, in addition, they beautifully decorate the interior. The second level can be of simple geometric shape (semicircle, circle, “P”, rectangle, ellipse).
Glossy stretch ceilings with backlighting and a rectangle or ellipse in the center make the narrow room visually wider, the circle higher, and the letter “P” and the semicircle highlight the zones. The glossy stretch ceiling in a room with complex and wave-like shapes is suitable for the design of a nursery.
On the picture a two-level ceiling on a drywall construction imitates a clear sky and complements the overall design of the nursery.
Multilevel glossy stretch ceilings hide all defects of the main ceiling, combined from compatible colors and shapes. Most often, when choosing, they stop at two levels.
With drawing
Glossy canvases with a pattern can be selected individually. It can be a photo or a fairy-tale character, a pattern, a reproduction of a picture. Such a ceiling should be harmoniously combined with the overall design of the room.
Lighting
Lighting plays an important role in creating a comfortable atmosphere and productive work. When choosing a chandelier, one must take into account that the power should not exceed 50 kW, the design of the chandelier should not be very hot, the ceiling should not be directed to the canvas, sharp parts of the lighting fixture could break the ceiling. It is better to pay attention to spotlights, hinged chandeliers for central lighting, LED lighting.
Color selection
Colored glossy stretch ceilings are considered the most popular, as they emphasize the room.It can be both bright and classic pastel shades.
- White glossy stretch ceiling creates a feeling of cleanliness and spaciousness. Suitable for small rooms and rooms without good daylight. White can be taken as the main one, which will be diluted with a different shade or combination at the second level.
On the picture the living room seems even brighter due to the reflection of the light of the chandeliers from the glossy surface of the white canvas. In this case, the ceiling is the background, not the accent.
- Black shades can be used in spacious bright rooms and office. It is better to limit yourself to a small glossy insert on the background of a red or white ceiling.
On the picture The glossy surface creates the depth and effect of a tall room. The black and white design looks stylish and emphasizes the space.
On the pictureThe accent black wall and sofa have become visual accents and support the choice of the color of the glossy canvas.
- Beige the tone will create a neutral look and will suit any style. Everything will depend on textiles and interior furnishings.
On the picture The sophisticated shape of the beige stretch ceiling gives the living room design a personality.
- Gray a glossy stretch ceiling in light shades will blend well with white walls, brickwork and wooden floors. Gray will be in harmony with pink and white in the interior.
- Brown a glossy stretch ceiling in the color of coffee will give comfort to the living room. It is suitable for classic style and modern interior. Universal color, like beige. It can be combined with white and sand tones to create zones.
- Red may look out of place in an apartment with small rooms, and red glossy inserts on a white background will create a bright accent in the living room in the style of minimalism. Deep red velvet shades will only be appropriate in wide living rooms with large windows.
On the picture a two-level red ceiling attracts attention and at the same time remains invisible, as minimalism requires.
- Blue shades associated with clouds and the sea. Suitable for themed bedroom, baby boy, Mediterranean-style kitchen and bathroom.
- Green color relaxes and gives peace. This is a good solution for decorating the ceiling of the bedroom and hall. Bright greens will add a sense of summer and energy along with yellow curtains and a rug.
Green calms and promotes relaxation. In the photo, the green glossy ceiling and accent wall look harmoniously in the lounge.
Living room
The glossy stretch ceiling in the living room can be made in any color as it allows the functionality of the room itself, its size and overall style. It is best to choose a two-level design that will allow you to combine two colors (both close in shade and contrasting) and divide the living room into a reception area and a desktop area.
Kitchen
A glossy stretch ceiling in the kitchen will zone the space and illuminate the work surface. It can be used without fear for decorating the kitchen, as it is not afraid of moisture and fumes, does not attract dirt to itself. In addition, it is easy to care for (if there are splashes or greasy stains, it is enough to wipe them with a rag and detergent without a strong onslaught).
Bedroom
The glossy stretch ceiling in the bedroom can be of any shape. This is a room where you can show imagination in the design, but if the stretch ceiling is quite luxurious and attracts attention, then you need to limit the use of other accessories. Both single-level and two-level design with built-in backlight, which will add romance, are well suited.
On the picture the classic-style bedroom is complemented by a glossy black single-level ceiling, the emphasis is on furniture and textiles.
Children
The glossy stretch ceiling in the nursery gives the child room for imagination. It can be a photo print, a combination of two colors or a ceiling like "Starry sky".Whatever design was chosen, it must be borne in mind that the colors should not overwork the child and that, as they grow older, the drawings may bother him.
On the picture the nursery for the boy looks stylish in blue. The stretch ceiling ellipse echoes the accent wall and textiles.
On the picture a simple white canvas adds light to the nursery and blends harmoniously with the overall style of the teenager's children.
Hallway
In the hallway, it is better to use a single-level design with spot lighting. For narrow corridors, white is suitable in combination with beige walls. If the hallway is medium in size, then a two-level concave stretch ceiling with a contrasting glossy insert can be made.
Bathroom
The glossy stretch ceiling in the bathroom is most often made in white, blue, or two-level, where both colors are combined. It is not afraid of moisture, so it can be used to decorate the bathroom.
On the pictureglossy single-level ceiling, glare and its snow-white color give the interior an extraordinary lightness and a sense of purity and light.
On the picture glossy red stretch ceiling with halogen spots mounted around the perimeter.
Photo gallery
The photos below show examples of the use of glossy stretch ceilings in rooms of various functional purposes.