Choosing a way to decorate the ceiling in a room is an important part of renovating a living space and a rather difficult task. The overall impression and perception of the interior of the apartment depends on the appearance of the surface. Therefore, you should decide in advance not only with the design, but also with the finishing method, as well as with the choice of materials.
A well-designed ceiling will emphasize the features of the room and emphasize the chosen style
Features of the design of the ceiling in the room
Content
- Features of the design of the ceiling in the room
- Ceiling design options
- The choice of ceiling design depending on the room
- Ceiling lighting options
- Photos of examples of ceiling decoration in the room
- Video: Compare and choose the most suitable ceiling covering
- Photo: 50 options for beautiful ceiling coverings
The design options for the ceiling surface in the house depend on several factors.
Firstly, from the square of the room and the height of the ceilings. In old houses of the Khrushchev type, it is quite difficult to install a suspended multi-level structure. Taking into account the poured screed on the floor and plasterboard frames on the ceiling surface, the already low space will drop even lower by 10-15 cm. In this regard, a logical question arises - what can be done with a low ceiling in the room? For low-rise rooms, it is better to choose a stretch coating with a mirror or glossy surface. This design method will visually raise the ceiling and deepen the space. In modern new buildings, there is no such problem: the height of the walls here is much higher, therefore, the design methods are varied.
You can increase the space of the room with a glossy ceiling.
By combining a plasterboard structure with a stretch canvas, a very effective ceiling covering can be obtained.
New buildings undergo shrinkage over several years, which can affect the geometry of the building. Therefore, when carrying out repair work, this factor should be taken into account and the ceiling structure should be installed with a margin.
Secondly, the way the ceiling is decorated depends on the purpose of the room. The materials used for surface finishing must be suitable for the living conditions. For example, moisture-resistant materials should be chosen for the bathroom, and fire-resistant materials for the kitchen.
Mirrored ceiling is a rather interesting option for decorating a bathroom
You can create a durable two-level coating in the bathroom with the help of aluminum slats.
Ceiling design options
There are several ways to decorate ceilings in a house. The most popular are:
- Suspended. This method does not require special surface preparation, hides any irregularities and communications. Despite the complexity of installation and high cost, a suspended structure made of plasterboard is considered the most common for decorating residential premises.
Suspended structures are distinguished by originality and are found in a wide variety of styles.
- Stretched. Due to the absence of seams, a wide choice of palette and design, quick installation and relatively inexpensive cost, apartment owners choose this option for decorating a living space. The only drawback of the film coating is its instability to mechanical damage.
The stretch canvas will hide the flaws of the main ceiling, and the option with a glossy surface will change the perception of space
- Wood. The demand for wooden ceilings is gaining momentum. The wood covering brings an atmosphere of coziness and warmth to the room, and also easily fits into almost any modern design project of a living room. This design looks especially impressive in the bay window area. In addition, due to the wood-covered ceilings, additional soundproofing of the room is carried out, which is especially important for panel houses. The main disadvantage of using this material as a ceiling covering is its fire hazard.
A wooden ceiling is considered a fairly versatile decor that can be selected for decorating rooms for various purposes.
- Dye. The traditional way of treating walls is painting or whitewashing the surface. The cheapest and easiest way to freshen up a room. However, it is necessary to apply the paint on a perfectly flat and prepared surface. In addition, it must be borne in mind that such a coating is not wear-resistant and requires annual renewal.
The painted ceiling, despite its budget, is able to radically change the interior of the room.
- Wallpaper. A wide selection of materials of various textures, colors and designs. Together with the economical cost and ease of application, this coating has long become attractive to people doing DIY repairs. The main disadvantage of the paper covering is the instability to moisture and sunlight.
The photo shows a good selection of wallpaper for the kitchen ceiling in a rustic style.
The choice of ceiling design depending on the room
When it comes to decorating the ceiling, the question involuntarily arises - what kind of ceiling to choose for decorating a particular room? The purpose of the living space directly affects the style of its design.
Suspended ceiling Armstrong in the living room of a country house
The ceiling in the break room should not be too bright and defiant. Ideally, it should be sleep-friendly and not strain the eyes of the person lying on the bed. For a bedroom, it is better to choose a ceiling structure from several levels and with individual lighting for each zone. The hinged structure can be painted in one color or have several shades.
Beautiful bedroom with a curly plasterboard ceiling
To get a stylish and practical coating allows you to finish the ceiling with decorative plaster
The palette for painting surfaces in the bedroom should have pastel discreet shades, preferably in the tone of the wall covering.
For a nursery, you can use a tension structure depicting a starry sky or clouds. Such a ceiling will look unusual in combination with a plasterboard box installed around the perimeter of the bedroom ceiling.
Stretch ceiling "Starry sky" in the room of a preschool boy
Ceiling wallpaper helps to make the interior of the children's room more interesting.
It must be remembered that images of fairy-tale characters and cartoon characters are not suitable for a teenager's bedroom. The surface of the ceiling should be designed in accordance with the hobbies and interests of the owner of the room.
Ceiling made of wooden lining in a schoolchild's room, decorated in a nautical style
For the kitchen, as well as for the bathroom, where temperature drops and high humidity are most often observed, materials should be selected that can withstand such a load. The coating should be easily washed from grease drops, be durable and moisture resistant. Most often, PVC panels, ceiling tiles or stretch ceilings are used for surface finishing in rooms with high humidity.
Panel ceiling due to longitudinal lines allows, if necessary, to change the geometry of the room
Ceiling lighting options
In addition to natural light sources, there is artificial lighting in the house. Artificial lighting options include:
- LED strips. Installed in a box of plasterboard structures. Depending on the configuration, they can have either one shade of light or the whole spectrum.
With LED lighting, you can realize the effect of a "floating" ceiling
- Spotlights. Promotes an even distribution of light around the entire perimeter of the ceiling. Easily installed in any structure without heating it. When installing rotary models, it is possible to change the direction of light and zoning the room using lighting.
Spotlights on the ceiling made of MDF panels with veneer covering
- Chandeliers. A central light source that provides ample light and is suitable for any type of interior.
Glass chandelier on cork ceiling
It should be noted that heavy structures of this type of lighting are not suitable for attachment to hanging and tension materials. Heavy models should be fixed to a concrete ceiling.
Photos of examples of ceiling decoration in the room
Thinking about the question of what kind of ceiling is best done in the room, first of all, you should familiarize yourself with the photographs of the finished works on the Internet. You can also look at the portfolio of the masters and ask the professionals what you can do with the ceiling in the room.
Ceiling tiles are an inexpensive way to create a beautiful relief or abstract pattern on the ceiling
The stained glass ceiling made of multi-colored glass looks very impressive and expressive
In classic interiors, a coffered ceiling with decorative beams is often used.
The cassette type suspended ceiling can be composed of plastic, glass, galvanized or aluminum plates of various shapes
The grilyato suspended ceiling has an unusual geometric structure, which is a volumetric lattice made of aluminum tape
In any case, many ways to decorate the ceiling surface can be done independently. For example, paint or whitewash, wallpaper or plastic ceiling panels. If you have some experience and dexterity, you can try to install a metal frame and put a plasterboard structure on it. An exception is the installation of a stretch ceiling, since this requires professional equipment and extensive experience.
