Although simplicity is considered the highest level of beauty, sometimes we want to add spectacular and picturesque nuances to the interior. Decorative ceilings are one of the ways to make your home extraordinary and delightful. The main thing is to choose a coating that will harmoniously fit into the interior, highlight its strengths and hide imperfections.
Each interior is individual. Each has its own characteristics - pros and cons that need to be taken into account when choosing a ceiling. To decide on coverage, you need to evaluate the following nuances:
When decorating the ceiling with a glossy canvas, this effect disappears. Thanks to the reflective properties of gloss, coatings appear deep and distant.
The variety of ceiling design options is fascinating. All of them, from the traditional whitewashing of the past to the installation of 3D printed canvases, are in demand today to one degree or another.
If you prefer simple and eco-friendly finishing, just whitewash the ceiling with lime. To find out which material was previously used, rub the surface with your palm. Chalk will leave a clear mark, but lime will not be erased. To complete the job, you only need a regular roller or brush and diluted lime. It is better to putty the uneven areas. After the “patches” have dried, you can begin whitewashing.
So that the ceiling does not turn yellow under the influence sun rays, you can add blue to the lime.
A similar finishing method is painting with water-based acrylic paints. The advantage of this material is that it:
Acrylic paint can be matte, glossy or semi-gloss.
To carry out the work, it is necessary to prepare the ceiling - seal the cracks with reinforcement tape, hide the flaws with putties or plaster the surface. In addition to the light shades that we are all accustomed to, you can use dark - preferably glossy, as well as bright colors. The active ceiling is bright accent in room. Therefore, it is advisable to keep the rest of the decoration and furniture in light colors. A bright spot in the middle of the composition should be supported with accessories or textiles; the main thing is to remember a sense of proportion. A painted ceiling can be painted with decorative patterns, either entirely or in fragments, using it to define the boundaries of a particular zone. You can easily create an original “carpet” with your own hands. For those who do not have drawing skills, there are luxurious stencils. Using them in conjunction with a sponge or spray, you can obtain images of excellent quality.
Various irregularities and roughness will disappear from the ceiling thanks to decorative plaster. It will reliably hide defects under its texture. The material is prepared by diluting dry building mixtures. The composition includes cellulose glue, fibers and additives that add decorative properties - mother-of-pearl, silk threads, marble particles. Using plaster you can create a seamless durable coating. Due to the ductility of the material, applying the mixture with a spatula to the ceiling is not so difficult. Venetian plaster - traditional element classic interiors, but it can be relevant in any design.
Beams are a characteristic feature of such styles as country, Provence, and loft. They are bars made of wood or polyurethane foam. The latter are designed to lighten the structure and prevent it from being damaged by mold and mildew. Beams visually raise the ceiling and serve for zoning and correcting the shape of the room. If you place them parallel to a short wall, the outline of the room will be closer to a square. Beams act as load-bearing elements ceilings perform a decorative function. The beam can have a rectangular U-shaped section. The advantages of false beams are obvious. This is a lightweight, easy-to-install material with a rich palette of colors and a variety of shapes.
They enable:
One-piece wooden beams also have their advantages. They look expensive and noble, withstand heavy loads, so you can attach a hanging chair or a children's swing to them. The beams are decorated with carvings, painted in different colors, and decorated with paintings.
Fabrics for suspended ceilings are made using a special technology. Polyester impregnated with polyurethane is used as the basis for the fabric. This material is much stronger than the usual PVC coatings and is resistant to low temperatures. It has a rough matte surface and looks expensive and presentable. The width is 5 m, which allows you to create a seamless coating in spacious rooms. Fabric ceilings have good hygroscopicity, which prevents the appearance of fungal formations. Safe canvases can be safely used in children's rooms. The material is odorless. Installation of fabric ceilings is easy and quick, and most importantly, without the use of a heat gun. The canvases are fixed in two ways - using a clothespin profile and a semicircular spatula or glazing bead system.
The disadvantages of the material are its high cost compared to PVC ceilings, difficult to care for due to the textured surface, inability to retain water and a limited selection of shades. The last problem can be solved by repainting the coating or ordering canvases with photo printing.
In small rooms, the material should be used very sparingly and carefully. You should not try to turn them into palace halls - the abundance of stucco decoration “conceals” the already modest size.
Glass with patterns can decorate any room. In the old days, only windows and walls were decorated with stained glass, but they “rose” to the ceiling quite recently. Square and rectangular plates are mounted on the edges T-profile. Stained glass elements will fit well into any interior - depending on the pattern used. Behind them lies a backlight that makes the decorative elements simply magical.
Different techniques are used for painting:
This ceiling design option is not new. Modern materials significantly expand the capabilities of decorators. Paper "pioneers" found worthy competitors represented by non-woven, vinyl, acrylic, fiberglass, fabric and metal “brothers”. Special positions in the wallpaper range are occupied by liquid materials made from cellulose and photo panels with various prints. The advantage of decorating the ceiling with wallpaper is the relative cheapness of the materials, the huge variety of their range and easy installation.
Bamboo canvases fill the room with natural motifs. They are made from stems that are carefully dried and kept at a certain temperature. Different wallpapers are made from different parts of the stem - the core or bark. This is reflected in their appearance - the first ones are smoother and lighter, but not resistant enough to moisture and ultraviolet rays. To keep them in their original form, the material is varnished. The latter have a natural texture and a protective wax coating. Ceilings covered with bamboo wallpaper are distinguished by their environmental friendliness, bactericidal properties, the ability to improve noise and heat insulation, strength and resistance to mechanical influences.
Decoupage technique is a simple and inexpensive way to decorate a ceiling. By using it, you can “paint” the surface with your own hands. Applications imitate with maximum plausibility artistic painting. No one will ever guess that a professional artist did not work on the image.
First of all, you need to develop a sketch of the future ceiling and select suitable images.
You will need the following materials:
The surface must be prepared - cleaned of dust and primed with acrylic compound. Next, the image fragments are glued on using PVA. The glue is applied to the prepared surface in a thin layer, and then the picture is placed on top. The thinnest paper is smoothed with a wide brush to get rid of inevitable wrinkles. The pressure should be gentle, as the material tears easily. Next, we leave the ceiling to dry and prevent drafts from entering the room. After drying, cover the surface with several layers of varnish to protect the decor from moisture and sunlight. Each layer must dry well - this requires at least 12 hours.
These elements have long ceased to be just part of classic interiors. Stucco elements will add comfort and aesthetics to the most different rooms. With the help of moldings, rosettes, baguettes, you can create a certain architecture on the ceiling and decorate it. To prevent them from seeming pretentious, paint them the same color as the ceiling. This way they will add elegance and only slightly remind you of the classics, but will not stand out too much. During installation, it is necessary to fill the joints to create the illusion of solid compositions.
Multi-tiered plasterboard structures– a great way to create an original and beautiful decor, and at the same time hide electrical cords or pipes. In the middle of the hanging composition, as a rule, colored PVC sheets or fabric analogues are stretched. But you can also cover this space with tiles and photo wallpaper.
Patterns on ceilings come in the form of:
All ceiling finishing options can be divided into 3 groups:
Budget. These include: whitewashing, painting, wallpaper and ceiling tiles. Due to the availability of materials and ease of work, there is no need to attract specialists, and, accordingly, the financial costs of repairs are reduced.
Practical and durable. With more tangible cost and complexity installation work, they are distinguished by high aesthetics, ease of maintenance and long service life. This category includes: decorative plaster, suspended and suspended ceilings, wood and cork.
Elite. These include: mirrored or coffered ceilings, Venetian plaster, sgraffito.
So.
Let's consider everything current options ceiling design, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.
The traditional and, perhaps, one of the most common in the recent past, method of finishing the ceiling is whitewashing, in Lately is increasingly giving way to coloring.
Both options are ideal for rooms with low ceilings. The use of light shades allows you to visually increase the height of the walls and refresh the entire room.
The process of painting (whitewashing) a ceiling is quite simple, however, it requires a perfectly flat, carefully prepared surface.
There are two main components for preparing the whitewash mixture. This is lime and chalk. Regardless of the choice, they are combined with water to the desired consistency.
The main disadvantage of whitewashing the ceiling is that it crumbles, creating the need for regular wet cleaning of the room and annual renewal of the coating itself, which is also very unstable to any influences.
Ceiling paints differ primarily in composition. Depending on the purpose of the room, they can be:
In turn, depending on the desired decorative effect, coloring mixtures are divided into matte, glossy and semi-gloss. The colors and shades you choose directly depend on the interior as a whole.
The process of applying whitewash or paint to the ceiling is not fundamentally different. The main working tool can be a brush, roller or spray gun. Paint, like whitewash, is best applied in several layers, each time waiting for the previous one to dry completely.
The only disadvantages of painting ceilings are the need to carefully remove previous coatings and the need for periodic updating.
To the advantages:
Lovers non-standard solutions when painting the ceiling they can afford artistic painting. To do this, depending on the complexity of the drawing, you will need to invite a professional or simply use a suitable stencil.
In addition to the usual plaster used to level surfaces, there is its decorative analogue, which is a textured finishing coat. This product allows you to give the surface a beautiful relief that hides minor defects and allows you to bring original design ideas to life.
Combination in various ways application also allows you to achieve interesting results.
Finishing the ceiling with decorative plaster has a number of advantages:
The disadvantage is the complexity of application and, accordingly, the need to attract specialists.
Depending on the desired result, there are two types of decorative plaster for the ceiling:
Textured. It is a completely ready-to-use mixture. The desired view and the surface relief is achieved due to the presence of appropriate components in the composition (marble, granite or quartz chips). There are several subtypes of this plaster, differing in the size of the decorative filler granules.
Structural. It is a white plastic mass. It differs in that to create a relief pattern during the application process it is necessary to use special tools. The desired shade is achieved by adding a tinting solution or subsequent painting.
When considering ways to decorate a ceiling with decorative plaster, one cannot ignore such an option as sgraffito. This is a special technology of multi-layer application and subsequent fragmentary removal of particles of the upper layers in accordance with the artistic design.
As a result, a real work of art appears on the ceiling.
The peculiarity of this technique is that to create a multi-layer pattern, the working surface is alternately covered with plaster mixtures of different colors. After final drying, a pattern is applied to the outer layer. Then, using special tools, part of the coating is removed until the desired color appears. Next, work is carried out with the next layer, etc.
After completing the artistic process, the surface is covered with special wax.
As a rule, sgraffito is not used as the main finishing for large areas of single-level ceilings. This option is more suitable for multi-level structures or is used fragmentarily, to highlight individual areas (near the chandelier, in corner areas, around the perimeter). This technique works great when decorating one wall while capturing part of the ceiling.
The main disadvantage of this method of decoration is high price and the labor-intensive application process, requiring the highest level of skill.
The ceilings, reminiscent of polished marble, exquisitely shine with the rays of light penetrating them - this is the result of the master’s painstaking work with Venetian plaster. In its modern version, it is a mixture of dyes with lime, silicone, acrylic or epoxy resin.
The advantages of such a coating are obvious:
Flaws:
When choosing Venetian plaster, it is important to consider that it is only suitable for.
The widest selection of wallpapers with a variety of textures and materials makes them very popular when decorating many surfaces, including ceilings. On sale you can find options for every taste and income, suitable for.
This versatility is explained by the many types of wallpaper:
The names in this case are determined by the main components, which also provide the characteristics of the coating.
Some types of wallpaper are suitable for subsequent painting.
The disadvantages of such coatings boil down to fragility, instability to moisture and ultraviolet radiation.
Liquid wallpaper differs not only in its structure, which is a dry mixture of paper and decorative components, but also in the method of application.
To start using this wallpaper, mix it with water according to the instructions. Then the resulting mixture is applied to the ceiling, carefully spreading it using a spatula and trowel. The work is simple and can be done without the involvement of specialists.
The final result in appearance is more reminiscent of decorative plaster, only soft and delicate.
Additional benefit This type of coating makes it easy to restore damaged areas. It is enough to moisten the damaged fragment with water, remove it and reapply it.
One of the simplest and fastest ways to finish a ceiling is rightfully considered to be gluing with polystyrene foam tiles. They can be the most different sizes, perfectly smooth or with a relief pattern, snow-white or colored.
In addition to the variety of shapes and shades, ceiling tiles have the following positive characteristics:
The disadvantages include:
A special type of finishing that does not require preliminary preparation of the surface, perfectly hides all defects, and at the same time, communications, is called - suspended ceiling.
There are many options for suspended ceilings. These can be designs from:
All suspended ceiling coverings have a number of common advantages:
They are not without their disadvantages:
With the advent of drywall, designers have a unique opportunity to bring to life the most daring and extraordinary projects. This material allows you to create straight lines and smooth curves, geometric shapes and unusual shaped details on the ceiling. With its help, both simple, smooth surfaces and exquisite multi-level structures are created.
Drywall, as a construction and finishing material, consists of two cardboard sheets connected by gypsum filler. To create suspended structures, sheets of the desired shape and size are mounted on metal profiles, fixed to the surface. Absolutely any finishing method can be used to decorate the resulting coating.
The disadvantages of drywall are: instability to moisture and significant weight of the structure.
A more budget-friendly, but no less popular option for suspended ceilings are rack structures. They consist of a fixing frame system and cladding panels made of plastic, aluminum or steel.
There are two types slatted ceilings:
RP open type
– in it the main panels are located with a small gap, into which, to increase aesthetics, decorative inserts are placed. The colors of the parts can be either the same or contrasting, depending on the preferences of the owner.
Closed type RP– consists of alternating slats, tightly fitted to each other.
Regardless of the material, the surface of slatted ceilings can be solid or perforated.
The general advantages of such coatings are:
Flaws:
In the case of choosing steel elements, significant weight and susceptibility to corrosion are added to the list; at the same time, absolute fire safety is added to the positive characteristics.
Cassette ceilings have long been the prerogative of offices and commercial premises, however, recently they can increasingly be found in home interiors.
Square plates (cassettes) made from a variety of materials are used as a decorative component of such ceilings:
Their surface can be matte, glossy, mirror, or metallized.
In terms of design, cassettes can be either solid or perforated.
Behind glass panels are often installed lighting, filling the room with soft, diffused light.
For opaque surfaces, small built-in lighting options or lamps of appropriate sizes are provided, installed instead of cassettes.
According to the installation method, cassette ceilings are divided into two categories: open and closed. In the first case, the holding frames remain visible, in the second they are hidden behind the trim.
Advantages:
Most types of cassette ceilings are also characterized by high moisture resistance.
Disadvantage cassette structures is the impossibility of obtaining a uniform coating; the grid of squares will be visible in any design.
An original Italian invention, ceilings resembling a cellular lattice are also rapidly moving from offices and shopping centers in the interiors of residential premises. Such designs are a profile lattice decorated with cells rectangular shape.
The materials used for manufacturing are usually aluminum or steel. Due to their lightness, environmental friendliness and non-standard nature, such coatings allow the implementation of exclusive design projects.
There are several models of lattice ceilings:
Standard. It has identical square cells of a U-shaped profile;
Multi-level. Complete with profiles different heights, allowing to achieve the effect of changing levels;
Pyramidal. It differs in the shape of the cells having a Y-shaped profile;
Blinds. In appearance they resemble the design of the same name;
Non-standard. At the same time it includes cells of different sizes.
Advantages of Grilyato ceilings:
The disadvantage is the need to prepare a base that can be viewed through the grating.
Many people associate laminate with flooring, however, this finishing material can increasingly be seen on the ceiling. Imitating natural wood covering, it gives the room a special coziness, while simultaneously performing the functions of heat and sound insulation.
The advantages of this finishing option include all the relevant characteristics of suspended ceilings, plus:
The disadvantage is the destructive effects of moisture.
This method of finishing allows you to transform the room beyond recognition, forming a spectacular seamless coating.
Advantages of suspended ceilings:
Disadvantages include:
A mirrored ceiling is always interesting and unusual. Visually expanding the room, allowing you to play with light, it becomes a real highlight of the interior.
There are several options for creating mirrored ceilings:
Tiled. Consists of glass mirror fragments of a certain shape. Has the best reflective effect.
Rack and pinion. It is a panel structure made of plastic elements with appropriate coating or aluminum slats with a reflective layer;
Tensioner. Using PVC film with a glossy surface, a mirror coating effect is created.
Polystyrene. It is made in the form of large reflective plates, which involve gluing onto a carefully leveled surface.
Positive characteristics:
Flaws:
An aristocratic classic that has stood the test of time and has not lost its popularity is coffered ceilings. They give the room a special atmosphere of majestic luxury.
Coffered ceilings They are a decorated beam structure with recesses of a certain shape (caissons).
The material for creating such ceilings has traditionally been natural wood. However, due to the high labor intensity and significant cost of production and installation of all necessary elements, many prefer to use alternative options:
Advantages of coffered ceilings:
The disadvantages include:
Very unusual and effective way ceiling design - finishing it with textiles. In the simplest interpretation, this is pasting the surface with any fabric material. The application process is practically no different from working with wallpaper.
The next option is a suspended ceiling made of textile material. Compared to film, this coating is environmentally friendly, it does not interfere with air circulation and easily tolerates temperature fluctuations. Disadvantages include the complexity of cleaning measures, higher cost and inability to use in rooms with high level humidity.
And finally, for luxury-elite and themed interiors, the drapery effect is used, turning any space into a real art object.
There are several ways to capture such masterpieces:
Reiki. They are located around the perimeter and inside the selected area;
Frame system. Used for organizing complex compositions: cascades, puffs, tents;
Cornices. Attached along the edges of the drapery.
The textile design of the ceiling is directly dependent on the walls. They should harmoniously complement each other without causing dissonance of perception.
Wooden ceilings are in steady demand today. Their uniqueness lies in the fact that, in any design, they give the interior a special flavor and home comfort, successfully fitting into many design projects.
Advantages of wooden ceilings:
Flaws:
There are practically no disadvantages to such a ceiling, if you do not take into account the rather high cost.
Fans of eco-design will certainly appreciate bamboo ceilings. They are formatted using finishing materials three types:
bamboo slabs– made in the form of squares, with a side size of 60 cm;
bamboo panels– can have parameters: 120x240 cm and 100x190 cm.
bamboo fabric– this is a roll version, which is special kind wallpaper that differs in length and width.
As decorative finishing For such ceilings, bamboo stems are used.
Advantages of bamboo finishing:
Considering that manual work is widely used in the manufacture of these materials, their cost is quite high, which is their main disadvantage.
A beautiful ceiling is the dream of anyone who loves and appreciates their home. Making it this way is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance, and many will be able to cope with the task with their own hands. There are many ways to make decorative ceilings, but the main ones are only a few.
Let's try to figure out how to make a decorative ceiling with your own hands, and what methods should be used.
Suspended elements - do-it-yourself ceiling decoration
This is one of several most popular options for decorating the ceiling.
Decorative plasters for ceilings come in two types:
If you have no experience in painting and finishing, when making a decorative ceiling with your own hands, use textured plaster. The relief or pattern of the ceiling surface is selected at the stage of purchasing a plaster mixture with one or another set of fractions.
Advice!
Decorative finishing of the ceiling will be more environmentally friendly when using plaster on water based. It is recommended to paint the ceiling with dispersion paint.
If the interior of the room is made in a Gothic or antique style, you can decorate it, but not with plaster, but with polyurethane - lighter in weight and easier to install.
In addition, unlike gypsum, polyurethane stucco molding is moisture resistant, has the ability to bend, and does not turn yellow over time if it is not painted.
Decorating the ceiling with stucco elements
The following stucco decorative elements for the ceiling are available for sale:
To attach molded polyurethane elements to the ceiling, use liquid nails or special glue. The gluing process itself is quite simple and will not take much effort and time.
Advice!
If the decorative finishing of ceilings and walls polyurethane stucco does not suit you, you can try to make molded elements yourself using alabaster, which is diluted with water and a small amount of PVA glue.
The finished mixture is poured into molds with the desired pattern, compacted and left to dry.
After this, it can be lightly sanded and used for its intended purpose.
So-called decorative suspended ceilings require significantly more time and money to manufacture, however, like other options, they are quite simple to make with your own hands.
They are created using a metal profile frame, which forms the structure of the future suspended ceiling - levels and shape, after which the frame is sheathed with plasterboard, which, in turn, is then subject to putty and finishing most often by simple coloring.
Now let's look at how to decorate ceilings using other, more original methods:
Original ceiling application made of vinyl stickers
Advice!
Vinyl stickers are good because they can be pasted several times in different places, without leaving traces in the previous places of their dislocation.
As you can see, there are really plenty of ways to make something with decor; you just need to be creative and skillfully implement it. Any business requires a competent step-by-step approach, so don’t rush, plan every detail, and everything will work out!
Here you can see the variety of ceiling designs. View photo ceiling designs, as well as 2016 ceiling designs.
Whatever type of repair you start, you need to start it from the ceiling area. After all, in general, the interior of the room will depend to a greater extent on it! Today there is a very wide variety of ceilings available. The main thing you need to rely on when choosing them is your own preferences and wishes, the type of room itself and the cost of materials. Naturally, if there is a limitation in financially, then you should choose more budget-friendly types of designs. This could be: ordinary whitewashing, painting the ceiling, pasting with wallpaper or polystyrene foam boards. Also, they will not be very expensive, but at the same time, stretch ceilings will look very aesthetically pleasing and modern. See our photos for the design of suspended ceilings!
And for the right choice You should learn more about each type of ceiling finish.
This method is inexpensive, but it is very labor-intensive and dirty. The slabs on the ceiling must have perfect joints, and the surface itself must be perfectly leveled beforehand. If you whitewash the ceiling, you will have to wash out a lot of whitewash from everywhere. And if you take chalk mortar or ceiling paint to open ceiling surface, then they are unlikely to be able to obtain a smooth surface, because there will be unevenly painted areas of the ceiling or, at a minimum, stains.
But given the budgetary cost of finishing, in any case, if the work is done efficiently, then such a ceiling will look much better than “cracked” walls.
If we compare the prices for the design of tension or suspended ceilings– with wallpapering, then last option much more budget friendly. Moreover, compared to whitewashing, it is still not so labor-intensive and dirty. There are many ideas for ceiling design using wallpaper. After all, wallpapers come in a wide variety of types, color schemes, textures, density, etc. In addition, they can also be painted in different colors!
For example, if you choose a special type of wallpaper, such as liquid, then original form they will serve you for a very long time. But such wallpaper should not be used in a kitchen or bathroom.
But wallpaper is unlikely to be able to even out unevenness, which is why the surface must first be perfectly leveled.
The method is similar to wallpapering. An important difference is that the tiles behave resistant to moisture, and are also able to hide small irregularities on the ceiling surface.
When designing ceilings, you can also choose PVC panels for finishing. They will serve you for quite a long time, they have a high degree of strength, excellent sound insulation, excellent resistance to high levels of humidity, as well as elevated temperatures, which is why they are used together with LED or halogen spotlights. PVC panels perfectly hide unevenness in the ceiling, as well as wiring and pipes, so that they are not visible to the eye. PVC panels can be called a cheaper analogue of suspended and false ceilings. See photo ceiling design.
False ceilings are made using plasterboard. They are inexpensive, but at the same time, many design ideas can be brought into reality with them. They also help to hide nervousness on the surface of the ceiling, electrical wires, and in addition, with their help you can create original lighting.
See the design of plasterboard ceilings photo.
This material has a number of advantages:
Rather, the only drawback of drywall is the fear high humidity, which is why it should not be used in the bathroom.
Installing a plasterboard ceiling is not the easiest thing. After all, to equip them you will need to install a frame, mount slabs, and carry out decorative finishing. In addition, for some reason the ceiling height may become smaller, up to ten centimeters!
See the design of plasterboard ceilings photos!
In addition to the fact that such ceilings can be made of plasterboard, they are also made of MDF and fiberboard. They are distinguished by durability, safety, moisture resistance, as well as a variety of textures and colors.
Such materials can be used as imitation brick, wood, tile, stone. The surface of this material can be very easily painted with enamel or oil-based paint, or covered with film, decorated with slats or other elements. With the help of this file, you can implement any modern ceiling design on the ceiling of your home, which, in addition, will look expensive.
If we consider the price, then this option is the most popular. It is a structure when other finishing materials are attached to a frame made of metal or wood. By designing this type of ceiling, you can easily hide any unevenness and defects on the surface of the ceiling, electrical wiring, or install built-in lighting or a ventilation system.
These types of ceilings are:
Fashionable, elite and original. To verify this, see the photo of the suspended ceiling design. In addition, it is very practical for decorating any interior.
They have their advantages:
Stretch ceiling design ideas can be the most unusual. After all, you can choose the texture and colors - whatever you want. See modern ceiling design photos.
But there are also disadvantages:
But when the room temperature is five degrees Celsius and below, such ceilings lose their properties!
It is very important to consider the type of room in which you plan to install the ceiling. After all, for example, you cannot glue the wrong material to the ceiling in the bathroom and hope that it will behave perfectly for a long time. It is likely that it will last less than a year... See our modern ceiling design photos.
Here the ceiling must be perfectly flat, have an aesthetic appearance and correspond to the basic style in which the interior is decorated. You can choose any material from the options discussed above.
To decorate a stylish and expensive ceiling, choose a stretch ceiling. If the room is small, then a suspended ceiling with a mirroring effect will fit perfectly. If you have financial limitations, then you can choose the option of a false ceiling made of gypsum. And if you need to update the interior and, at the same time, pay little money for it, then you can simply wallpaper the ceiling or whitewash it.
The design would not be very appropriate here cassette type ceiling or plastic panels, which will be more appropriate for administrative premises, etc.
For this room, the choice of ceiling is identical to the choice for the living room. The main thing to consider here is his ability to let you relax and unwind, that is, he should not focus your attention on himself. Even if you have a small room, mirror ceiling would not be very appropriate here. For this purpose, it is better to choose a glossy surface.
Here it is appropriate to use MDF panels, textured ceiling tiles, plasterboard or suspended ceilings.
If you decorate the ceiling in a children's bedroom, then you can turn even the most extraordinary design into reality, giving free rein to your emotions and fantasies!
Look at the ceiling design 2016, and you will see how varied and chic, and at the same time inexpensive, you can decorate the ceiling in any room!
I would like to immediately note that in the kitchen the ceilings can be even more varied than in the guest or bedroom rooms, so immediately look at the design of the ceiling in the kitchen photo.
In a kitchen where something is constantly being prepared, some kind of evaporation occurs, temperature changes, increased requirements for hygiene standards, the ceiling must have properties such as moisture resistance, fire safety, environmental friendliness, and ease of maintenance. And since the most fragile ceilings in these matters are those covered with wallpaper or painted, their use is definitely not recommended. After looking at the photo of the ceiling design in the kitchen, you will understand what different types of designs can be turned into reality in your own room.
If updating the interior is important to you, but at the same time, it should be done at extremely minimal cost, then choose laminated polystyrene tiles or PVC panels.
If you have significant cracks or unevenness on the ceiling, then you need to choose plaster, suspended or tension option for the design of the ceiling in the kitchen.
Here the requirements are identical to those put forward for kitchens. Since evaporation occurs here, there is always a risk of the appearance and proliferation of fungi and bacteria, the surfaces can be cleaned regularly, then plasterboard ceilings covered with wallpaper or panels made of chipboard, fiberboard, and even more so, not impregnated with special products are completely unsuitable here!
Since bathtubs are usually small in size, the most perfect option arrangement of ceilings in them is a mirror and rack type, allowing you to visually expand the space, adding light and shine.
In addition, these types of ceilings are very easy and simple to care for; they are easy to clean if there are stains or plaque.
Also a great option is a suspended ceiling, but it will be a more expensive option.
The ceilings here are usually very low. Depending on whether the floor was screeded, the height of the ceilings can be the highest - this is 2.40 m. Naturally, it can be problematic to design a suspended or suspended design for low ceilings, given that they steal up to 10 cm in height. However, this can be done, especially if there are no serious defects on the actual surface of the ceiling.
To design low ceilings in a Khrushchev-type apartment, it is best to choose a mirror or glossy surface.
Everything here is much easier compared to the previous option. The main thing that needs to be taken into account here is that after a couple of years the building will sag a little, and this may to some extent affect its geometry. But for this, equip the ceilings with a small “margin”. Any hanging or tensioning systems would be appropriate here.
In such housing, the issue of heat insulation very often comes to the fore. Therefore, the material chosen for the design of the ceiling must have thermal insulation properties. In private houses there are very high ceilings, the design of which can be decorated with very original stretch or suspended ceiling structures.
In general, choose, decide, act. We hope that our advice will help in resolving your home improvement issues.
In Khrushchev and other Soviet-era buildings big problem low ceilings are considered, which, unfortunately, cannot be corrected by technical means. If you are constantly experiencing a lack of space, then it is recommended that you visually increase the height of the room by turning to some design techniques. Today we’ll talk about how to decorate a low ceiling and add space above your head, at least visually.
The three components of a city apartment are the walls, floor and ceiling. In this combination, the ceiling can serve as a background or be the main focus. With the help of a well-finished ceiling, you can reduce or increase the space of the living room, creating an intimate or formal atmosphere in the interior of the apartment.
For most apartments with older layouts, low ceilings are common. The height of the ceilings in the apartments of Khrushchev's buildings is close to 2.4-2.5 meters, and this puts some moral pressure on the residents, not to mention the visual component of the issue.
In small rooms, such as a bathroom, hallway and often a kitchen, low ceilings are not particularly noticeable and may not pose a real problem. Just in small room a person will have to tilt his head back strongly so that the ceiling hits his eyes, and only then will he pay attention to it.
In larger rooms, it is advisable to take measures to ensure that the ceiling delights and attracts attention. To cope with this disadvantage alone technical methods It's simply impossible. However, nothing is impossible in design, so even such a small apartment can be given a stylish look. They do this through different techniques, which relate to the design of low ceilings and walls, the choice of lighting sources and decorative elements.
Most city dwellers are not the lucky ones who live in spacious apartments with high ceiling. The first thing we recommend starting with in this situation is finishing the low ceiling. It must be done in accordance with certain rules.
Low height ceilings can be decorated with glossy tension fabric cold shade. To visually raise the ceiling surface near the walls, make the ceiling slightly lower around the perimeter; the shape of the lowered ceiling can be any. The use of light shades makes the ceiling surface, which is painted in such colors, visually more distant.
Light pearl and white-gray tones look good. Gray and light blue shades will also be a priority if you have very low ceilings in your home. Objects and surfaces of green and of blue color they also visually seem to move the ceiling away from the viewer. But in any case, remember that the walls in a room with a low ceiling should be decorated in a brighter color than the ceiling, which has a positive effect on the perception of the height of the room.
The dream of many lace ceiling owners is a mirrored ceiling that creates the illusion of infinity. But the real mirror on the ceiling is not the most safe design. Ideally, this should be a suspended structure, which consists of a metal frame and small mirror panels of the same size that are attached to it.
Alternatively, you can use a mirror strip instead of a border. A mirror placed close to the ceiling can create an interesting optical effect and add volume to the room. A mirror at such a height will not bother you with your reflections.
Instead of a real mirror, nowadays mirrored polystyrene panels are more often used. Installing such a structure will lower the ceiling in a low room by several centimeters, although this drawback is offset by the illusion of doubling the height, because there is a second floor with a transparent floor. If possible, this solution can be chosen for the living room, hall, kitchen or bathroom.
If the apartment has low ceilings, volumetric ceilings will help make them visually higher. Coffered ceilings may appear higher. You can use not very large moldings by gluing them transversely to the surface. Moldings should be lighter than the space inside the resulting diamonds or squares. It is recommended to paint this space in a darker and cooler color - in this case, the ceiling will seem to go deeper.
Try not to use stucco ceiling decoration, which visually makes it even lower. As a last resort, you can only use thin stucco specifically designed for low ceilings.
If the design of the room allows, a low ceiling can be visually raised by installing beams on the ceiling. In this case, the beams must be painted white or other light tone, and the ceiling itself - in a smoky darkened color, then it will visually rush upward.
An original way to visually raise a low ceiling is to use decorative painting and the so-called “deceptive” technique in the interior. It is this technique that will allow you to turn the surface into a landscape that goes into perspective, into exotic flowers or something similar, which allows you to visually change the scale of the room.
A spectacular technique that is suitable for a children's room or bedroom: decorating the walls and ceiling with a heavenly pattern. The boundary between the wall and the low ceiling in the house needs to be blurred, so the top of the room will seem endless.
An important factor that affects the height of the ceiling is light, which is a good assistant in creating optical illusions. That’s why it’s so important to choose the right lamps for low ceilings.
Here are the basic techniques that should be followed when decorating low ceilings:
When decorating a low ceiling, it is very great importance It also has wall decoration that will help optically increase the height of the room:
We have looked at how to decorate low ceilings; now you need to figure out what furniture and decorative elements to choose so that the ceiling height seems acceptable. Preference should be given to high and narrow cabinets, racks and shelving, while it is better to abandon bulky furniture in favor of more neat and minimalistic ones.
Vertical elements in the interior structure elongated spaces and correct the proportions of the room.
If to the above large furniture and sets add small armchairs and low coffee tables, then such games of contrasts will create the impression that the ceilings in the room are quite a decent height.
If you increase the height of the doorway and make the doors almost to the ceiling, this will help to visually raise the ceilings. Great alternative- “extending” the door by adding a transom on top. Sometimes you can stop using it altogether interior door, replacing it high arch made of plasterboard.
It is also recommended to pull the window up. At least visually. You can achieve a similar effect by purchasing light translucent tulle. Curtains for low ceilings should be long. The curtain needs to be hung directly under the ceiling itself. It’s good if a little fabric remains on the floor. Vertical pleats in curtains, vertical patterns or stripes also help add height. In the kitchen, using the same principle, you should use vertical blinds.
The design of a room with low ceilings should consist of vertical elongated objects - mirrors, floor lamps and vases. The installation of wall-mounted and wall-mounted elements - radiators, paintings and aquariums - should be done slightly higher than their normal location.
Thus, a low ceiling is a peculiar part of the character of the home! A low ceiling design can be charming and cute, or it can create a feeling of enclosed space. All in your hands! And finally, remember what you can’t do in a room with a low ceiling: you can’t divide the wall with wallpaper or borders, since any horizontal lines are contraindicated, you can’t use wallpaper with large drawing, you can’t hang a massive chandelier.
