Finishing the ceiling is one of the most important tasks in the renovation process. Ideally, it should look perfectly smooth and retain its original appearance for as long as possible. Stretch PVC film, impressive in its variety of textures and colors, fully meets these criteria. You will find information about this material, as well as a large number of photographs with examples of its use, in this article.

What it is? Ceiling types

The tension structure is a continuous fabric stretched under a regular ceiling and secured around the perimeter with a special profile made of aluminum or plastic. The most common types of material used as the main covering are PVC film or synthetic textiles (polyester impregnated with polyurethane). Depending on their texture, there are matte, glossy, satin, fabric and stretch ceilings with photo printing.

This ceiling is excellent Smooth surface, resembling painted plaster. The advantage of this design is the absence of glare and refractions of light, as well as the complete invisibility of seams that are formed when soldering the canvases. High aesthetic qualities make matte stretch ceilings indispensable in creating an elegant classic interior.

Glossy (mirror) stretch ceiling

A glossy stretch ceiling is the best choice if you want to visually raise the height of the room and make it brighter. Regardless of color, such a film is similar to a clear surface of water, in which every photon of illumination, both daylight and artificial, is reflected.

Satin stretch ceiling

This option can be called a compromise between matte and glossy stretch ceilings. His main feature- soft mother-of-pearl shine, giving the room the delicate glow of pearls or silk. The absence of sharp shadows allows the use of satin coverings to create a cozy and comfortable atmosphere for relaxation.

The fabric ceiling is installed without preheating and most often does not have seams: the width of the roll can be from 3 to 5 meters, and this is quite enough for not too large rooms. Unlike PVC film, textiles are resistant to low temperatures, due to which it can be used in unheated rooms and at the dachas.

Stretch ceiling with photo printing

Ceiling with photo printing - amazing opportunity implement any design ideas by placing a high quality image on the ceiling. It could be the sky, flowers, birds, butterflies, landscape, world map, skyscrapers, children's pictures or abstractions. At the same time, it is important to beautifully combine such a stretch ceiling with the rest of the interior, without overloading the space with large details.

In modern interior design, stretch ceilings are used much more often than any other types of coverings. The reason for this is their unsurpassed aesthetic qualities, relative ease of installation, durability and versatility.

Advantages

Thanks to its absolute moisture resistance, PVC film is ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. In emergency cases, it is even capable of holding a fairly large volume of water, if suddenly the neighbors’ water pipe breaks above.

Often suspended ceilings are combined with plasterboard, creating interesting multi-level structures.

Another advantage of this finish is the ability to easily hide minor irregularities bases, and with them - hide the wiring and some lighting elements.

Flaws

People who prefer everything natural may not like the synthetic nature of PVC canvas. Although it is considered harmless, no one is safe from purchasing a low-quality product that may contain toxic impurities or dyes.

Due to waterproof suspended ceilings steam exchange is disrupted, so the room will not be very comfortable to breathe, you will have to ventilate and turn on the air conditioner more often.

The temperature at which PVC film is allowed to be used should not fall below +5°C and rise above +50°C.

Every six months, glossy stretch ceilings must be washed, as stains from splashes and drops become noticeable, for example, in the bathroom or kitchen.

Design of suspended ceilings - photos

When planning to complement your interior with stretch ceilings, it would be a good idea to look already ready-made options, implemented in different rooms: living room, kitchen, bedroom, children's room, bathroom, hallway and corridor.

The presented selection of photographs will help to visualize the future design of the ceilings, as well as give new interesting ideas for their design.

Stretch ceiling in the hall (living room)

Complex multi-tiered ceilings, original photo printing and beautiful lighting with the use of luxurious lamps.

It is advisable to select the shade of the stretch ceiling for the living room to match general design. In spacious rooms, large structures and rich colors will become a beautiful accent, but in small rooms it is better to limit yourself to an elegant plasterboard frame around the perimeter, a light glossy (satin) film or a clear sky pattern.

Stretch ceiling in the kitchen

The kitchen is a room where suspended ceilings will always be more appropriate than any other: condensation does not collect on the film, it does not absorb odors, and if it gets dirty, you can simply wipe it gently with a soft sponge soaked in a light soapy solution or window cleaner.

A bright and cheerful ceiling color that matches the furniture or harmonizes with the wall decoration will create an uplifting mood while cooking.

Stretch ceiling in the bedroom

Since the main purpose of the bedroom is rest and relaxation, it is better to decorate its interior in gentle pastel colors, and instead of a mirror texture, give preference to satin or matte.

If you want to diversify the design, you can choose a stretch ceiling with unobtrusive colors, curls or a starry sky effect. The latter option will look incredibly romantic in the dark, illuminated by miniature diodes.

Stretch ceiling in the bathroom

PVC film is an indispensable covering for the ceiling in the bathroom. While plaster becomes saturated with dampness and crumbles within the first year after repair, tensioned fabric can last up to ten years without losing its aesthetics at all.

Condensation does not collect on a stretch ceiling, but to avoid noticeable splash marks, it is better to choose a satin or matte film instead of a glossy one.

Popular stretch ceilings are available in all sorts of colors, as well as matte, glossy, satin and other interesting textures, thanks to which last years there was a fashion for extraordinary accent ceiling structures. Do you want to know which suspended ceiling design you should choose today? Here we have collected the latest photos from 2016, which represent the best modern ideas for creating stylish interiors, where the ceiling plays an important role. Happy reading and viewing!

Modern ideas for the design of suspended ceilings (photo 2016)

A huge variety of design options with relative ease of installation has led to the fact that stretch ceilings have been in global trends for many years bright colors, as well as dizzying multi-level structures made from combinations of plasterboard and PVC film.

However, the trends of 2015 and 2016 show us that in the near future any ideas for ceiling design that do not look “too much” will be relevant. Thus, preference began to be given to single-level stretch ceilings with neat spotlights. Elegant matte and satin textures have become more desirable than glossy ones, and neutral and soft pastel tones are gaining popularity among colors.

A few more popular trends:

1. Hidden, in particular creating the effect of a “floating ceiling”;
2. Built-in luminaires are simple in design, but with improved functions (energy saving, ventilation, adjustable settings, etc.);
3. Soft and rounded shapes stretch ceiling - for elegant design, as well as straight lines and sharp corners - for interiors in a modern style;
4. Two-level stretch ceilings do not lose their popularity in the design of living rooms, as well as houses and apartments with an open plan. However, today they the main role- not just decoration, but also.
5. Hanging long curtains from the very ceiling - a clever modern technique for interiors with low ceilings, which allows you to visually increase the height of the room.

Now let's take a closer look at popular modern ideas for the design of suspended ceilings and consider beautiful photos 2016!

The most popular suspended ceiling design in 2016

A light matte or satin stretch ceiling is a real hit of the season. Indeed: what could be more elegant and at the same time suitable for everyone? Well...except for the chic “floating” ceiling with LED backlight along the perimeter.

Glossy stretch ceilings (photos from 2016 and modern ideas)

The main feature of glossy stretch ceilings is their ability to reflect the interior of the room, which is enhanced by choosing a darker shade. But dark ceilings are not suitable for everyone, so modern ideas tell us to use delicate beige and cream colors of glossy stretch ceilings, as well as combinations of dark and light tones. In particular, best choice in 2016 there may be one of the following combinations:

1. Black, white and grey;
2. Black, white and brown;
3. Beige and chocolate brown.

A strict black and white stretch ceiling can also be a worthy decoration of the living room in appropriate colors, but provided that the room has enough big sizes and ceiling heights.

However, bright ceilings have not been canceled either. Today they are usually combined with light walls And small details corresponding shade. But since suspended ceilings in bright colors are usually chosen for bold and creative design interiors, then there can be no restrictions.

Also read:

Fashionable stretch ceilings with a metallic effect

In terms of their ability to reflect the interior of a room, metallics are a cross between matte and glossy stretch ceilings. They softly reflect light and the beautiful reflections on their surface bring a feeling of luxury, tranquility and warmth to the home.

Original design of stretch ceilings with printing

Not every one of us decides to install a colorful stretch ceiling with a printed pattern or pattern. But you cannot deny the fact that this element makes the interior not only unique, but also memorable and spectacular. In 2016, choose a modern design of suspended ceilings with natural and ethnic motifs, as in the following photos:

Which design of suspended ceilings is better to choose (photo 2016) updated: May 19, 2016 by: Margarita Glushko

To decorate the ceiling in the bedroom, neutral and light shades (as in the photo) are suitable. On the background bright interior can be created different styles by changing the color of textiles.

Advantages and disadvantages

Before you go choosing a stretch ceiling, you need to study the pros and cons of this finishing material.

Pros:

• Hides the imperfections of the main ceiling (irregularities, defects and wiring);
• The service life of the canvas is more than 10 years;
• Easy to care for and unpretentious;
• Hide crumbled whitewash;
• Do not accumulate electricity;
• Attractive, smooth appearance;
• Not to be afraid of high humidity, therefore suitable for installation in the kitchen, bathroom;
• Helps maintain heat in the room;
• Doesn’t hide a lot of space (from the ceiling to the canvas minimum distance 2 cm).

Minuses:

• High cost of complex structures;
• Making a custom-sized canvas requires time;
• Lamps built into the canvas must have a heat sink.

Types of ceilings by design

All ceilings are attached to the walls using a special profile mounted to the walls. The canvas is inserted into it and secured using harpoon or non-harpoon methods.

Single-level

Glossy single-level stretch ceilings require the least amount of material, time and money. They last a long time, are easy to care for, and are available in wide choice design and color scheme. Photo printing looks good on them. The combination of colors in the interior divides the room into functional zones.

Multi-level

Glossy multi-level stretch ceilings are mounted on a plasterboard structure, which allows you to create several levels. Communications are well hidden in them, it is possible to ensure good lighting V work area In addition, they beautifully decorate the interior. The second level can be simple geometric shape(semicircle, circle, “P”, rectangle, ellipse).

Glossy stretch ceilings with lighting and a rectangle or ellipse in the center make narrow room visually wider, the circle is higher, and the letter “P” and the semicircle highlight the zones. A glossy stretch ceiling in a room with complex and wavy shapes is suitable for children’s design.

On the picture two-level ceiling on plasterboard construction imitates a clear sky and complements the overall design of the nursery.

Multi-level glossy stretch ceilings hide all defects of the main ceiling and are combined from compatible colors and shapes. Most often, when choosing, they stop at two levels.

With an image

Glossy canvases with a pattern can be selected individually. It could be a photo or a fairy-tale character, a pattern, a reproduction of a painting. 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, you need to take into account that the power should not exceed 50 kW, the design of the chandelier should not get very hot, the lampshades should not be directed at the canvas, sharp parts lighting fixture may tear the ceiling. It is better to pay attention to spotlights, hanging chandeliers for central lighting, and LED lighting.

Color selection

Colored glossy stretch ceilings are considered the most popular, as they make an accent in the room. These can be either bright or classic pastel shades.

• The white glossy stretch ceiling creates a feeling of cleanliness and spaciousness. Suitable for small spaces and rooms without good daylight. White can be taken as the main one, which will be diluted with another shade or combination on the second level.

In the photo, the living room seems even brighter due to the reflection of the light from the chandeliers from the glossy surface of the white canvas. In this case, the ceiling is a background, not an accent.

• Black shades can be used in spacious, bright rooms and offices. It is better to limit yourself to a small glossy insert against the background of a red or white ceiling.

On the picture glossy surface creates depth and effect high room. Black and white design looks stylish and emphasizes the space.

In the photo, the accent black wall and sofa have become visual accents and support the choice of glossy canvas color.

• The beige tone will create a neutral look and will suit any style. Everything will depend on the textiles and interior furnishings.

On the picture complex shape A beige stretch ceiling adds individuality to the living room design.

• Gray glossy stretch ceiling in light shades It will go well with white walls, brickwork and wooden floors. Gray will be in harmony with pink and white in interior items.

• A brown glossy coffee-colored stretch ceiling will add coziness 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, but red glossy inserts on a white background will create bright accent in the living room in a minimalist style. Deep red velvet shades will be appropriate only in wide living rooms with large windows.

In the photo, the two-level red ceiling attracts attention and at the same time remains invisible, as required by the minimalist style.

• Blue shades are associated with clouds and the sea. Suitable for a themed bedroom, boy's nursery, kitchen in Mediterranean style and bathroom.

• Green color relaxes and gives peace. This good decision for finishing the ceiling of the bedroom and living room. Bright greenery will add a feeling of summer and energy along with yellow curtains and a rug.

Green is calming and promotes relaxation. The photo shows a green glossy ceiling and accent wall look harmonious in a relaxation room.

Living room

A glossy stretch ceiling in the living room can be made in any color, depending on the functionality of the room itself, its size and overall style. It is best to choose a two-level design, which will allow you to combine two colors (both similar in shade and contrasting) and divide the living room into a reception area and a work desk area.

Kitchen

A glossy stretch ceiling in the kitchen will zone the space and illuminate work surface. You can use it to decorate your kitchen without fear, since it is not afraid of moisture and fumes and does not attract dirt. In addition, it is easy to maintain (if there are splashes or greasy spots, then it is enough to wipe them with a cloth with detergent without strong pressure).

Bedroom

A glossy stretch ceiling in the bedroom can be of any shape. This is a room where you can show your imagination in 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 designs with built-in lighting, which will add romance, are well suited.

The photo shows the bedroom in classic style complemented by a glossy black single-level ceiling, the emphasis is on furniture and textiles.

Children's

A glossy stretch ceiling in the nursery gives the child space for imagination. This could be a photo print, a combination of two colors, or a “Starry Sky” type ceiling. Whatever design is chosen, it must be taken into account that the colors should not overtire the child and that as he grows up, the drawings may become boring.

In the photo, the boy’s nursery looks stylish in blue. Elliptical stretch ceiling echoes accent wall and textiles.

In the photo, a simple white canvas adds light to the nursery and blends harmoniously with general style children's teenager.

Hallway

In the hallway it is better to use a single-level design with spot lighting. For narrow corridors will do White color in combination with beige walls. If the hallway is medium in size, then you can make a two-level concave stretch ceiling with a contrasting glossy insert.

Bathroom

A glossy stretch ceiling in a bathroom is most often made in white, blue color, or two-level, where both colors are combined. It is not afraid of moisture, so it can be used to decorate a bathroom.

The photo shows a glossy single-level ceiling, glare and its snow-white color give the interior extraordinary lightness and a feeling of cleanliness and light.

The photo shows a glossy red stretch ceiling with halogen spots installed around the perimeter.

Photo gallery

The photos below show examples of the use of glossy stretch ceilings in rooms for various functional purposes.

Stretch ceilings are one of the ways to beautifully decorate a living space, office or common area. Modern design suspended ceilings will create a delightful interior.

This technology has been known for a long time; the Egyptians used wet linen fabrics to make suspended ceilings, which, after drying, shrank in size and stretched tightly.

The Romans used silk for this purpose. Such a ceiling consists of a frame and a material stretched on it, mainly PVC or polyester with a polyurethane coating (without joints or seams). There are various design ideas for suspended ceilings, let's look at some of them.

Any pattern can be applied to a stretch ceiling; the material can be of different colors and textures: mirror, matte, leather imitation. The shiny ceiling visually enlarges the room and, in addition, the lamps installed in it will perfectly enliven the interior. The design of suspended ceilings for a room with a mirror effect is below:

Apartment residents multi-storey buildings Stretch ceilings are most valued because of their resistance to leaks from upper neighbors. Such a ceiling, installed in a medium-sized room, can withstand about 100 liters of water. True, then the water still pours out...

Some designers especially love stretch ceilings, as they allow you to create interesting shapes and combinations. For example, create a design for two-level stretch ceilings that makes the room visually huge.

PVC stretch ceilings

Since PVC suspended ceilings appeared in the seventh decade of the last century, this branch of production and technology, due to the general boom in the chemical industry, developed very quickly.

Modern tension materials for interior decoration do not emit toxic substances and are not flammable. Very quickly this technology was captured by manufacturers from Asia, but the quality of their products was much worse.

When choosing materials, you should pay special attention to their quality; you can buy a material that is not only technically unreliable, but also dangerous, since during a fire it can easily catch fire and release toxic fumes.

Good quality materials curl up during a fire and emit much less smoke. Design of suspended ceilings photo 2017 modern ideas:

Film for suspended ceilings should be chosen from reputable European manufacturers. The quality of the film is very difficult to check, but better quality ones are known to have a shiny surface.

You should not buy wide film; in Europe, films up to 2.2-2.4 m wide are produced, and in China - 3 m or more. Narrow films (1.3-1.5 m wide) are most likely produced on outdated equipment, so you shouldn’t expect good quality from them either.

Modern design of suspended ceilings

When taking measurements, it is necessary to add a film reserve of 10 to 20 cm to the length and width of the ceiling; it is recommended to add at least 20 cm of film reserve to the side longer than 7 m.

Ceiling installation begins with the installation of temporary profiles on one wall, then a profile is installed on the opposite wall, then on the wall between them and against it. Later, to obtain the best tension on the material and to avoid waves, the attachment points may be slightly changed.

Further installation is carried out in chronological order, starting from the middle of the wall and ending in its corners. The largest planes are installed first, then the smaller ones.

Aluminum profile

Installation of such a ceiling requires high quality aluminum profiles. Good profile should not bend, and the profile Bad quality can be bent with two fingers. Perforated tape must be flexible and durable. Rigid tapes can be painted the same color as the film, for example, with automotive paints.

Another important thing: when purchasing material for a suspended ceiling, you must make precise measurements and think about how it will be installed. Rectangular ceilings are not difficult to make; even a beginner can handle them. And if the room has non-standard shape and vaults, it is better to invite a specialist.

After accurate measurements, the order is sent to the factory. Only enterprises equipped modern equipment, can fulfill the order with high quality. Stretch ceiling design ideas:

Installation PVC coverings on suspended ceilings is not very difficult. You need to install profiles along the walls and heat the room to 50-60 degrees for 10-15 minutes. The material connects well to profiles when it is in a flexible state.

The most reliable connection method is the harpoon system. After cooling the room, the material contracts and stretches well across the ceiling. This system is also convenient because it does not take up much space, 5 cm from the main ceiling is enough.

Stretch ceiling with diffused lighting

Materials that transmit light look very beautiful on stretch ceilings. Installing color adjustable LED strip lighting under the ceiling is very popular.

It does not take up much space and creates a cheerful, sometimes romantic atmosphere in the room. When installing a lamp or making holes in plastic for another type of lighting, be sure to attach an additional reinforcing layer of PVC. Designing suspended ceilings in a room in this way will make the room cozy and truly “homey.”

The intensity of the backlight can be adjusted by changing the distance from the light source to the film: more diffused light will appear when the light point is higher than the film.

Ceilings without joints

Stretch ceilings without joints are also popular. According to experts, such a shell was created after eliminating defects and shortcomings in PVC technology.

The only drawback of this technology is that the surface is only matte, unfortunately not glossy. The material is made from polyester and coated with polyurethane. It is dense enough, so any design can be applied using equipment for advertising production.

Installing such a ceiling in a rectangular room is quite easy; there is no need to additionally heat the room. Using special tools (blades), the material is pushed under the profiles (which must be installed along the entire perimeter), and the excess along the edges is cut off.

The distance between the main ceiling and the suspended ceiling is from 1 to 4 cm. Wall or ceiling wallpaper is now often made from the same material.

Connecting the film in the middle of the ceiling

The width of the material can be from 4 to 5 m, so for medium-sized rooms there is no need to make connections. If the width of the material is not sufficient, it is necessary to combine two pieces on one profile.

This will create an almost invisible connection. At the junction of PVC films, a very small gap remains, which is covered with a special overlay. The design of two-level stretch ceilings also looks more impressive and masks all the joints.

Operation and maintenance of suspended ceilings

Ceilings do not require complicated Maintenance and cleaning. Dust and dirt from the surface can be removed with a regular damp cloth. More attention should be paid to translucent ceilings with lighting.

Before installing the stretch ceiling, you must thoroughly clean the main ceiling. In some cases, experts recommend making a double ceiling, one of which will trap crumbling dust from the main ceiling.

Drafts and permanent large air currents are harmful to suspended ceilings; they can damage the material of the profiles. This happens quite rarely in residential premises; you need to pay attention to it where the ceiling surfaces are quite large.

Design of suspended ceilings photo 2017 modern ideas

In this article you will find many interesting ideas ceiling design with photos and descriptions. Find out why you can’t use drywall everywhere, and how suspended ceilings will help you avoid floods from your neighbors!

Having decided to start a renovation, you will have to choose the color palette of the room, choose the method of finishing the walls, ceiling and floor, find optimal combination practicality, aesthetics and, of course, price. If you explore the possibilities modern finishes, you can save the lion's share family budget, since everyone is well aware of how unplanned rework can lead to huge, irrational waste.

Choosing a ceiling design option

Any redecorating starts from the ceiling, its completeness, design and construction largely depends on the whole. Today there are a huge variety of ceiling finishing options. They are selected based on the preferences of the owners, the purpose of the premises and, of course, cost. When the issue of saving is acute, classic budget finishing options are chosen - painting and whitewashing, or polystyrene foam boards. Suspended ceilings are relatively inexpensive, but also more practical and aesthetically pleasing. And, of course, when the question of the cost of repairs is not so pressing, the choice may fall on elite stretch ceilings.

We will try to describe each type of finish in detail to help you choose the best option.

One of the most ancient, labor-intensive and dirty ways, requiring perfectly smooth ceiling surface with neat joints ceiling tiles. Everyone remembers how much whitewash you have to wash out from the floor and furniture after painting or whitewashing the ceiling. In addition, it is quite difficult to achieve an ideal uniform surface without streaks using chalk mortar or ceiling paint.

On the other hand, painting and whitewashing has been and remains the most budget-friendly repair option. And one cannot help but admit that a high-quality reconstructed painted ceiling looks quite neat and aesthetically pleasing. Plus, at your discretion, you can tint the white color with other shades.

This is a less “dirty” and labor-intensive method than whitewashing, but just as inexpensive, especially along with hanging and tension systems. There are a huge variety of design options, from combinations of wallpaper of different patterns to painting them in any color.

If you use special ones for the ceiling (ideally, liquid wallpaper), they will retain their original appearance for a long time. It is not recommended to use them in the bathroom or kitchen. In addition, ceiling tiles are unlikely to smooth out the unevenness of the ceiling, so the surface to be pasted over should be as smooth as possible.

Pasting with expanded polystyrene boards

This finishing option is very similar to wallpapering, so we won’t dwell on it for long. The only thing, unlike wallpaper, ceiling tiles made of expanded polystyrene are able to resist moisture and smooth out small flaws in the ceiling surface.

Finishing with plastic panels

A good option for finishing the ceiling are PVC panels. They are durable, strong, have good sound insulation and are resistant to moisture and high temperatures. The latter allows them to be used with LED and halogen spotlights. PVC panels perfectly mask uneven ceilings, pipes and wiring. In general, this is a budget alternative to more expensive false and suspended ceilings.

Plasterboard ceilings

It's versatile and inexpensive false ceiling, allowing you to bring all kinds of design ideas to life, hide any surface defects, irregularities, lighting, electrical wiring, etc.

Perhaps the only disadvantage of drywall is that it is susceptible to moisture, so it is not suitable for the bathroom. Otherwise, drywall is an almost ideal finishing material.

Advantages:

• Covering any surface, even untreated;
• The ability to hide wiring, pipes, ceiling seams and other irregularities;
• Obtaining an absolutely flat and smooth surface;
• Creating a multi-level ceiling;
• Carrying out a built-in lighting system;
• Excellent thermal insulation and the ability to maintain an indoor microclimate;
• Safety;
• Heat resistance and non-flammability;
• Low cost compared to stretch ceilings.

Unlike previous finishing methods, with installation plasterboard panels you will have to tinker - install the frame, mount the slabs, carry out subsequent decorative finishing. Depending on the unevenness of the ceiling and the volume of hidden wires and communications, you can lose 5-10 cm of height. On the other hand, these are minor disadvantages, since as a result you get a beautiful, inexpensive, perfectly flat ceiling of the design you like.

If you are interested in finishing ceilings with plasterboard, be sure to read!

In addition to the above-mentioned plasterboard ceilings, false ceilings can be made from fibreboards(Fibreboard) and MDF. These are durable, safe, moisture-resistant finishing coatings in a huge variety of colors and textures.

MDF and fiberboard boards can imitate wood, tiles, untreated brickwork or natural stone. The surface of the plates is easily painted with enamel and oil paints, pasted over with film, decorated with slats and other elements, thereby creating an imitation of beams. Such a false ceiling will allow you to create the “effect of an expensive ceiling” and implement many interesting design solutions.

Dropped ceilings

The most popular type of ceiling in the mid-price category. A suspended ceiling is a design where a wooden or metal carcass various Decoration Materials. With its help, you can easily hide all the flaws and unevenness of the ceiling, wiring and communications, you can install a climate control ventilation system, and install built-in lamps.

There are:

• Cassette ceilings are durable, strong, moisture-resistant and fireproof steel or aluminum plates (cassettes), often used in public spaces– restaurants, hotels, offices, medical institutions, etc.,
• Armstrong-type ceilings are a budget finishing option that is widely used both for administrative premises and home rooms. These are easy to install, inexpensive, aesthetic slabs made of pressed mineral fiber, which have thermal insulation, fire resistance and increased light reflectivity, which allows you to save a lot on lighting.
• Slatted ceilings are very durable, impact-resistant, moisture-resistant and fireproof metal ceiling. It does not require meticulous care, is not subject to rotting, and does not accumulate dirt and dust.
• Mirrored ceilings - allow you to create a rich, spacious and stylish design with lots of light and depth of space.

The last type of ceilings is luxury modern fashionable stretch ceilings. In addition to the fact that this type of design looks very expensive and stylish, it is also quite practical way ceiling finishing.

• Stretch ceilings create absolutely perfect surface, hide asymmetrical shapes of the room, cover all irregularities and communications;
• Stretch ceilings hold a lot of weight, in case your neighbors decide to flood you;
• The material does not allow moisture to pass through, which allows it to be used in all rooms without exception.
• A very wide variety of designs - from the choice of color or texture (matte, glossy or satin) to the application of photo printing, glitter, decorations and more.

Unfortunately, the installation of suspended ceilings will not be without its drawbacks:

• This is the most expensive type of finish;
• They can only be installed by professionals using special equipment ( gas gun);
• The canvas is resistant to mechanical damage, sharp objects, and is easily pierced.

Stretch ceilings are not installed in cold rooms without heating or with temperatures below +5; they lose their technological properties.

Choosing a ceiling design depending on the room

Now you know the features of each type of finish and can make a choice.

But remember that the choice of ceiling finishing material greatly depends on the location. You can’t wallpaper the ceiling in the bathroom and hope that in a month the appearance of the ceiling will remain the same. original form. Most likely, yours will come off in streaks, if not come off at all.

In the living room

In the kitchen

- this is a place with constant fumes, temperature changes and special hygiene requirements, so the kitchen ceiling must be moisture-resistant, fireproof, environmentally friendly and easy to clean. Whitewashing and painting the ceiling in the kitchen, as well as wallpapering, are a thing of the past, due to their fragility. Stains and stains quickly appear on such ceilings, they crumble, peel off, and due to the large accumulation of steam, they become an excellent breeding ground for fungi.

If there is a question of price, then it is better to use laminated polystyrene tiles or relatively inexpensive PVC panels.

For large unevenness, the best solutions There will be gypsum, suspended or suspended ceilings.

In the bathroom

The requirements are the same as for the kitchen. Due to the large amount of fumes, the risk of accumulation of fungi and pathogenic bacteria, and the need for regular cleaning of surfaces, plasterboard ceilings, wallpapered or finished ceilings are completely unsuitable for the bathroom. chipboard panels and fiberboard without special impregnation.

Few people can boast of a large bathroom area, so ideal option will become suspended rack and pinion mirrored ceilings, which will expand the space, add more light and shine.

Plus, they are quite easy to care for; they are perfectly cleaned from stains and plaque.

A more expensive alternative is a suspended ceiling, which is also ideal for the bathroom.

Choosing a ceiling for the house

For Khrushchev

The low height of ceilings in Khrushchev, unfortunately, is not a myth, but a harsh reality. Their maximum height is 2.40 m or even less if the apartment has had the floor replaced and screeded. Naturally, in such conditions it is quite difficult to install a suspended or suspended ceiling, which will steal from the already small height of 5-10 cm. But it is still possible if the actual surface of the ceiling does not have too large transitions, and the ceiling can be installed with minimal loss of space .

For a modern new building

Unlike Khrushchev, choosing a ceiling for a new building is much simpler. Here the ceiling heights are higher and the quality is newer, so you can choose almost any type of finish. It should only be taken into account that within 2-3 years, the new building will shrink a little, which may affect the geometry of the premises. Therefore, finishing materials, especially for the ceiling, should be installed with some reserve. All types of suspension and tension systems are ideal for new buildings.

For a private home

In a private house, the issue of thermal insulation is acute, so the ceiling material must retain heat well in the house. Since the external covering of the ceiling must also take into account a layer of insulation (expanded clay, mineral wool or polystyrene foam), it is best to use frame structures– suspended and suspended ceilings.

For suspended ceilings first, a frame is assembled to attach the external ceiling (cassettes, plasterboard, etc.), and then a layer of insulation is laid in the space between the profiles. For suspended ceilings, on the contrary, they first create a frame from bars for insulation, lay it, and only then stretch the outer fabric.

From the choice of lighting source and correct placement The amount of light depends on what kind of room you end up with - small and dark, large but cold or warm and cozy.

Chandeliers and lamps

The classic lighting option is a chandelier in the center of the ceiling. Gives a lot warm light, fits perfectly into almost any type of interior, giving the room an elegant coziness.

Remember the weight of the lamp! It is not safe to mount a heavy chandelier on light drywall; it is better to mount it to concrete base ceiling.

Unfortunately, this type of lighting is not very suitable for modern suspended and suspended ceilings, so it is gradually being replaced by built-in lighting.

Spotlights

• They allow you to create the necessary lighting around the perimeter of the entire ceiling and make a certain pattern out of it, if this is provided by the designer;
• Easy to install lamps and replace light bulbs;
• Safety. Spotlights do not heat the ceiling;
• Rotating models allow you to change the direction of lighting as needed;
• It's comparative inexpensive way lighting.

LED strips

A very non-standard and non-trivial approach to lighting rooms is LED strips. You can not only choose an unusual lighting color, but even create a real light show, thanks to dynamic light effects - smoothly changing colors, light music, waves, etc.

Modern trends in ceiling design

1. Light neutral tones make the room more spacious, brighter, taller. If you decide to use patterns or bright colors- emphasize them in one thing small place so that the room does not become tacky.
2. They allow you to perfectly divide the space into zones multi-level ceilings. For example, a protruding section of the ceiling will perfectly focus attention on the bed in the bedroom.
3. Glossy, mirror and lacquered surfaces diffuse light, creating the effect of 3-dimensional space.
4. A plain light color is ideal for a low room. plasterboard ceiling with edges LED strips. This illusion will visually raise the ceiling.
5. The ceiling, covered with wood or wood paneling, together with light-colored furniture, gives the interior naturalness, richness and comfort.
6. The glossy finish on the bathroom walls goes well with the matte ceiling.

The eternal question of repairs is whether to do it yourself or leave the work to professionals. In fact, many of the above methods for decorating the ceiling are not particularly difficult and can be done independently. You can easily whitewash or paint the ceiling yourself, cover it with wallpaper or polystyrene foam boards. With some skill and studying video tutorials, you can install a plasterboard or MDF panel on the frame.

The only type of ceiling whose installation is recommended to be entrusted to specialists is a suspended ceiling. Firstly, because installing it requires at least a little practice. Secondly, because the canvas is stretched using a special expensive gas gun, which is not practical for you to buy for one repair.

We offer several video tutorials on how to decorate ceilings yourself, and you can decide whether these methods are within your power.