🏠 What can be done in the house, if you have low ceilings

There was a time in our history when there was a problem as much as possible to provide citizens with housing at public expense. Many recall those days with nostalgia, even though, apartments, which at the time provided were small, from tiny kitchens and low ceilings. But we must pay tribute to the builders Khrushchev period - several generations grew up in these homes and continue to live to this day. This review HouseChief edition we collected all the most useful recommendations on how to solve the problem of low ceilings.

Which design is banned in low areas

First, determine the order of which is to abandon immediately. Do not regret about it. Believe me, the rejection of some types of decoration will only benefit. So, what will have to give up:

• with a big chandelierSparkling crystal pendants. Beautiful, no doubt, but you probably have long clinging to her head;
• with ceiling moldings. Convex patterns, especially with a large ornament, attract the eye, causing the watch to the ceiling. Such attention turns to a sense of overhang;
• with excessive decor on the walls. pictures, All sorts panel and photos posted on the wall, Make you look Gaugeable height of the surface, so how our subconscious;
• with a massive heavy furniture. Large items take up space and make the room cramped and crowded, but still low - this is sad;
• with heavy luxurious curtains with lambrequins. They, like the furniture, create a feeling of tightness, causing visual Gaugeable height of the room;
• with dark shades in the design. Even if you are a fan of burgundy or dark blue - Humble. All dark tones "compress" the space.

That's how we dealt with the prohibitions. As you can see, they are not so much, and part with the usual things will be easy. And now - on the recommendations.

Finishing materials: color and texture

Most of the work on visual lifting ceilings finish and performs exactly the color scheme.

The most win-win - White color and pastel colors, soft and airy.

But if you go further, adding to the white shine and luster, you get the optimum effect. The glossy surface reflects well lighting and from daylight window.

An interesting effect gives use reflecting tension ceilings. They double the space and, accordingly, increase the height of the room visually.

But if you, for some reason does not suit the white color, it is possible to "play" with pale blue.

In any case, the ceiling in the room should be lighter than the walls. If it is on the contrary, the surface of the head will literally push you, like falling on the shoulders.

Modern designers popular technique in which the walls and ceiling are executed in a single color.

An interesting solution - to prolong the tone of the walls to the ceiling, using a paint or a special box.

If accent wall post vertical stripes, they will make your subconscious mind to perceive the room is higher than it is. But do not be "striped" all the walls. In the eyes will ruffle, and also irritating effect, you get nothing. Well, if the band is not too contrasting and are made in eye-pleasing color.

Difficult to implement, but effective decoration technique - the use Ombre effect - a smooth transition from the saturated shades of the walls from the bottom to the white ceiling.

Light scenario in low room

You really broke up with a massive chandelier? Do not feel sorry about the loss, it does not mean that the room is dark.

First of all, take care of maximum access to sunlight. Down the dark blindsdeaf jalousie furniture and the windows, which gets in the way of natural light.

And now about lighting devices. Chandelier should be replaced by a plane as close to the ceiling.

To supplement the chandelier can be spotlights on the edges of the room, compact lamps and LED strip.

Bra should direct the flow of light upwards.

But remember, the ceilings are very sensitive to temperature, so try to trim correctly sources of illumination. Better to give preference cost light-emitting diodesWho have virtually no heat.

What furniture is suitable for rooms with low ceiling

Choosing furniture for this room - not an easy task, requiring extensive search and good taste. You have to find the items that will be slightly below standard. Cabinets We must not rest against the ceiling, sofas better to pick up flat with low backs, should be used coffee tables.

As for colors and materials - then give preference to lighter shades, glass and the reflective surface. Line welcome aspiring up and visual fragility.

laws of reflection against the standard height

Incredibly powerful effect allows installation in a room large mirrors height from floor to ceiling.

Even the ceilings can be fully mirrored, but not everyone can get used to this design, some feel uncomfortable.

But do not overdo it with mirrors. They should be placed only in one plane, and the rest - too much.

Dramatically and architectural solutions

Visual techniques - potent agent, but there are even more radical solutions. at large repairs You can change the architecture of the room a little, seeking to increase space.

Trouble-free option - increasing the height of the standard doorways.

In high-rise building no one will allow you to alter the window, but if you have a private house - you can go for it. Make large openingsIf it allows the design - even in the wall.

Radical method - to disassemble wooden flooring. This will give you a real 15-25 cm. But such a decision would have to agree with the neighbors and take care of heat and floor insulation.

On these floors, you will admire themselves, forgetting to lift his head up. Distract attention bright flooring pattern with expressive.

Additional tweaks to fight with low ceilings

In addition, do not forget to use such receptions to the above:

• installation of light streaming curtainsSuspended to the ceiling. You can even use the ceiling cornices. Of the suitable materials organza, silk, or delicate flowing lawn;
• Use diagonal stripes - they break the space, giving it visually measured as the height and width;
• wall shelving using simulated stairs, placing the shelves on the diagonal;
• Do not use contrasting colors in decorating the walls and ceiling, it is permissible to make a contrasting floor;
• at wallpapering Stick to the ceiling.

A few recommendations - in this footage:

And what techniques you use to make the room visually higher? Write about it in the comments?