Ceiling Material Tips for Living Room

Modern design solutions allow you to make the living room beautiful and comfortable from all sides. The ceiling can be designed in a restrained style, so that it serves only as a background for the rest of the interior. Or make it the center of the composition, bright and eye-catching.

Glossy stretch ceiling in the living room

The ceiling serves as a key element in the design of the living room, through which the character of the interior is formed.

Features and varieties of suspended ceilings

The ceiling in the living room is an important element of decor, which is most often paid attention to. Of the many modern materials, the stretch ceiling is best suited for both the apartment and the house. A variety of types of tension materials and their combination with other finishing methods, for example, with the installation of plastic and MDF panels, drywall, etc., make it possible to obtain a unique design.

Bright ceiling in a room with a panoramic window

Stretch ceilings are durable and do not require special care

Stylish living room in an apartment with suspended ceilings

The stretch fabric has good water resistance and can withstand large volumes of water in case of leaks from above.

Tension coatings are classified according to two criteria. Film and fabric coatings are distinguished by the type of material. The texture of the list of varieties is quite wide:

  • glossy;
  • matte;
  • SLR
  • satin;
  • with metallic effect and sparkles;
  • complex structures such as "Starry sky", etc.

The style in which the ceiling is decorated should match the rest of the room.

Plasterboard ceilings

The use of drywall for finishing the ceiling can be conditionally divided into three directions:

  1. Creating multi-level designs for designing a room with high ceilings. Niches and protrusions of various shapes are made, combining them with lighting fixtures. Having an original idea, you can combine drywall, stretch canvas, lighting and mirrors. Then the interior of even a small room will sparkle with new colors.

    Combined ceiling with several levels in the living room

    Multilevel ceilings are made of different materials - drywall, stretch canvas, plastic and MDF panels, natural wood

  2. Two-level structures are installed with a recess or protrusion along the perimeter in which the backlight is placed.

    Duplex ceiling in living room with sofa

    Two-level structures are most often performed in the form of geometric shapes - simple rectangles and ovals, or in the form of more complex configurations

  3. From gypsum cardboard can also be made a classic single-level ceiling.

    Smooth white single-level ceiling

    The surface of a single-level ceiling can be smooth or embossed

When mounting a structure made of drywall, it should be remembered that about 10 cm of space is required additionally for the mounting frame.

Glossy Ceilings

Glossy coating visually expands the space, because it has a mirror surface. It is great for small spaces with low and standard heights. Various patterns are applied to a glossy canvas.

Glossy canvas stretch ceiling in the hall

Glossy ceiling is an excellent choice for those who want to make the living room lighter and more spacious.

Black ceiling in a modern style living room

Glossy ceiling can be chosen in any color in accordance with the design idea

The film is made in almost any color.And even the black ceiling will easily fit into the interior of the living room, the main thing is to initially develop a professional design project.

Frosted ceilings

Matte finish will attract less attention compared to glossy. The simplest single-level ceiling can be pulled in a few hours.

Small living room with frosted ceiling

Matte ceilings are versatile and cost much less than glossy counterparts.

Stylish living room with frosted ceiling

White matte ceiling enlarges the room and makes the interior light and free

The matte texture of light tones resembles a painted surface. This is a great option for an interior in the style of minimalism or for an inexpensive and urgent repair of a room. But it is possible to give uniqueness to such an interior if a drawing is applied to the ceiling. Matte film is perfect for this.

Mirror ceilings

The use of mirrors and glasses in the decoration of living rooms is not uncommon. They give a special sophistication. Usually, mirrors are installed using drywall constructions and special adhesive agents.

Hall in the house with a suspended ceiling

Mirror cloth looks simply chic and creates a very impressive design

A mirrored ceiling is a great way to focus on one or more areas of the living room. By installing a mirror over the tea table or over the fireplace, you can create an interesting effect. Especially if you emphasize this design with lights.

Zoning of the living room with a mirrored ceiling

The mirror surface can be used both throughout the living room area and in individual places

Fashionable and original ceiling chandeliers are often made using mirrors. The play of light and shadow complements the interior.

Other

There are other types of decoration of the ceiling surface, from the simplest plastering method, to complex hinged structures made of glass and stucco.

Living room in a house with wooden ceiling

The wooden ceiling looks original, which is suitable for almost any style of the interior

PVC ceiling from slats in the living room of a private house

Ceilings made of PVC panels are distinguished by an affordable price and a huge number of solutions for textures and colors

Textured stretch materials, such as satin, compare favorably with other coatings. They are nice looking and practical to use. For stretch ceilings, metallic coatings and glitter coatings are also used.

Textured satin ceiling in the living room of the apartment

The photo shows an example of a stretch fabric with a textured surface.

A special design is a ceiling with a starry sky effect. It is mounted from a printed panel with the use of special lamps, which are hidden behind the film.

Starry sky on a stretch ceiling canvas

An example of zoning a room using the starry sky insert

The advantages of suspended ceilings in the design of the living room

Stretch materials allow not only to create a pleasant ceiling design in the living room, but also meet all operational quality requirements.

Flat surface of the suspended ceiling in the living room

The design of the ceiling coating depends on the design features of the living room, the height of the walls, the layout of the room and the style of the interior

The advantages of stretch coatings in comparison with other materials:

  • moisture resistance will protect from possible flooding and leakage from neighbors from above;
  • the material does not attract dust due to its antistatic properties and does not require special care and quick replacement;
  • quick installation of simple structures will save repair time;
  • the ability to combine with other materials, creating complex multi-level structures;
  • wide selection of colors and prints.

You can install a suspended ceiling on the balcony. This is especially true if it is combined with a living room or kitchen.

The choice of colors for ceilings

To make the interior design look stylish and harmonious, even at the stage of the project, you should choose the right colors. Not all shades blend well with each other. The main rule is that you should not use more than three colors indoors. This also applies to the choice of a stretch ceiling. It is especially important to take into account all the nuances of the color palette if you are choosing decorative materials for active colors.

Smooth beige ceiling

The beige ceiling forms a soft design and generally changes the perception of the interior for the better.

Black ceiling in the living room

The black stretch ceiling has established itself as a modern highlight of the fashionable interior. With well-chosen wallpapers, furniture and other stylish details, a living room with a black ceiling will become a favorite place for both the owners of the apartment and their guests.

Cozy living room with a black stretch ceiling

The black ceiling emphasizes other elements of the interior

Matte black should not be installed in small rooms. Visually, it will “crush” and steal space.

Other

Film manufacturers offer a wide selection of color palettes. The most common colors are white, dairy, light gray and pastel colors. For the bold and creative, ready for the brightest design in their living room, colored coverings and coverings with a variety of patterns are made: flowers, clouds, ornaments, etc.

Blue ceiling in a small living room

The blue ceiling is associated with the sky and the sea, adding space and lightness.

Living room lighting with false ceilings

The ceiling design in the living room will look unfinished without harmonious lighting. In living rooms, zone lighting is most often provided. Pendant or recessed lamps are mounted in different parts of the room, both on the ceiling and on the walls. On the perimeter of the room, LED backlighting is sometimes done using a tape. It happens both with a pleasant daylight and with the ability to switch color modes.

Two-level ceiling with LED backlight

The illumination located around the perimeter of the ceiling creates dual-zone lighting in the living room

Spotlights on the bright ceiling of the hall

built-in spotlights make geometry more consistent and perfect for minimalist interiors

In classic modern interiors, the use of a central ceiling lamp is mandatory. Chandelier selection is a scope for the designer’s imagination. Laconic execution lamps will create harmony between different areas of the living room, and a large original chandelier will be a bright completion of the decor, like a cherry on a cake.

Photo of the design of the ceilings in the living room

You can evaluate the design of the ceiling in the living room using the photo. This will provide a general impression of the combination of colors and shapes of the most common designs. The catalogs of manufacturers and installers show all types of coatings and their prices.

Brown spotlights on the ceiling

A brown ceiling can turn a room into a real art object

Spacious living room with a dark suspended ceiling

Dark gray ceiling, highlighting the gypsum outlet for the original fixture

The cost of the tension coating depends on the type of fabric selected and its area. For example, for a room with an area of ​​18 square meters, the price of the panel will vary from 5,000 to 25,000 rubles.

Red ceiling in the living room interior

The red ceiling is a rather bold decision, adding a fair amount of confidence to the interior

Stretch ceilings are modern coatings that allow you to make repairs quickly, efficiently and without unnecessary trouble. At the same time, choosing a film that is suitable in color and texture is much easier than any other material. An individual approach to the development of a living room design project will help create a pleasant atmosphere for several years to come.

Video on how to visually increase the height of the ceiling

Photo: 50 ceiling options for the hall and living room

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