Colored stretch ceilings: a new palette (23 photos)
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The appearance of suspended ceilings can be compared with the revolution in decorating. This material allowed to use the ceiling to solve complex design problems. Previously, this could be allowed only in palaces and temples, and today - in any city apartment.
The traditional interior solution - the white ceiling - is gradually losing ground under the pressure of such material as colored stretch ceilings, which are distinguished by an affordable price, ease of installation and an impressive variety.
Color palette for suspended ceilings
The increase in demand for colored PVC films for suspended ceilings made it possible to establish their mass production and make them more accessible to all segments of the population. Manufacturers today offer a wide range of shades for interiors for every taste. What colors are most popular, and how to surprise guests with an unexpected design decision? The answers to these questions will be given by the analysis of the most popular shades of stretch ceilings.
Beige color is traditionally considered one of the most soothing for the psyche, it is associated with sea sand, pine forest and warm ceramics. The location of this color is in our genes, so the statistics of orders for suspended ceilings in the interior shows a constant increase in demand for this color. Beige ceilings are perfectly combined with classic furniture and carpets, steel products. This allows you to use them in interiors created in any style.
Green stretch ceilings are recommended for use in rest rooms, because this color promotes relaxation and fills a person with hope. It is associated with the spring awakening of nature, a riot of summer colors. The green color of the ceiling will remind of the holiday season, hiking in the forest, outdoor recreation. On long winter evenings in a room with such a design solution, you can temporarily forget about the cold and snowdrifts. Green color harmonizes perfectly with white and yellow, fits perfectly into the interiors of the Art Nouveau style.
Blue stretch ceilings create a feeling of coolness and are an ideal solution for rooms located on the sunny side of the house. This color is associated with the sea, river and sky, disposing to a good rest. It fits perfectly into the interior, made in the style of Empire or Art Nouveau, Rococo or Baroque.
Black ceilings would only recently be rejected by potential customers with outrage. Today, varnish coating of this color is actively used to solve complex interior tasks. This is facilitated by the excellent reflectivity of the surface, creating a unique effect. Properly thought-out lighting of the black stretch ceiling will turn it into a bottomless starry sky and will make an indelible impression.
Red stretch ceilings can be found in nightclubs, cafes and restaurants. This color is quite aggressive and is not suitable for rooms of constant pastime. Such a colored suspended ceiling in a kitchen with red furniture will be relevant, but it is not acceptable in a living room or bedroom. Of the advantages of the shade, you can highlight its warm character, which allows you to use it in rooms on the shady side of the house.
Yellow stretch ceilings are associated with any person with the sun, childhood, flowers and summer.Perfectly fit into the interior of any living room, create an atmosphere of happiness and carelessness. Yellow stretch ceilings for children's rooms, preschool institutions are most relevant.
Purple color attracts with its originality, scientists have proved that it favorably affects the cardiovascular system. However, in the interior it is not recommended to be used as the dominant color, as it significantly narrows the space. It is better to order stretch ceilings in which the purple color will be combined with white, yellow or orange shades.
Blue stretch ceilings will help to expand the space of a small room. This color is associated with lightness, carefree, reminiscent of a summer vacation and a serene sky. At the same time, scientists have proved that the blue ceiling can negatively affect the appetite and it is better not to use it in the kitchen.
Surface texture and colored stretch ceilings
Unlike suspended ceilings, suspended structures have a very different surface texture. Manufacturers offer the following types of film:
- matte - poorly reflects the color, in its appearance resembles a qualitatively plastered surface. Colored ceilings from a matte film fit perfectly into classic interiors, are the best choice for government agencies and office premises;
- glossy - perfectly reflects light, visually expands the room. A strong reflective effect is found in glossy film ceilings in entertainment venues, cafes and restaurants;
- perforated - has holes on the entire surface or in a certain part, used for ceilings with interior lighting. Effectively such stretch ceilings look in black;
- Satin - combines the advantages of a matte and glossy surface, it is recommended for bedrooms and bathrooms, living rooms and kitchens.
The surface texture can enhance the effect of the color scheme of the stretch ceiling or minimize all the positive aspects of the selected color. For this reason, it is necessary to carefully select a combination of texture and shade.
You can give a simple and clear example with black suspended ceilings. This color is most susceptible to surface texture. Black glossy stretch ceiling is the epitome of luxury, it resembles a piano lacquer or a magnificent tuxedo. Reflecting daylight or artificial lighting, such a ceiling plays flare, creating the atmosphere of the halls of palaces and castles. It is worth choosing a matte texture of a black stretch ceiling and the whole effect of this color will be reduced to zero. The ceiling will be darker than a thundercloud and no ideas about a near end of the world in such a room will appear in a normal person.
Choosing a colored ceiling for rooms for various purposes
What should be the colored ceilings in the bathroom or in the living room? This question is relevant for everyone who decided to give preference to this finishing material. Consider the most popular solutions:
- Kitchen - these rooms are rarely large in size, so it is worth giving preference to glossy stretch ceilings. Dining table, reflected on their surface, will create additional flavor to the room. Glossy ceilings will visually expand the room, and a romantic dinner will be filled with additional colors. The color scheme should be in harmony with the color of the furniture; warm colors are perfect for this room;
- Hallway - traditionally this room has no windows and it is recommended to choose colored stretch ceilings for it in light shades. Of great importance for a specific choice of color will be the wallpaper and furniture used. Ceilings should be several shades lighter than walls;
- Living room - all family members gather here and the optimal solution would be a multi-level film ceiling of 2-3 contrasting shades.It is better to give preference to glossy ceilings, combined with wallpaper and furniture color;
- Bedroom - the ceiling in this room will always attract attention, for this reason it is best to opt for a satin finish. The color scheme should be calm, have a beneficial effect on the human nervous system. The best choice is beige, blue, lilac shade of the stretch ceiling film;
- Children's - in this room it is better to use colored matte stretch ceilings of such shades as orange, beige, light blue, green or yellow. A great solution would be a combination of several colors, they will distract the child from monotonous activities: watching cartoons or playing on a tablet. The nursery should not have ceilings of gloomy shades;
- Bathroom - suspended ceilings for this room are the best choice, since many other materials negatively relate to high humidity. The room is rather complicated for designers, as it has traditionally small dimensions and a large number of white objects with chrome details. Use a glossy ceiling for visual expansion of the room is not worth it, it will brightly reflect steel parts and white appliances. It is better to give preference to satin ceilings - they will not visually reduce the room, but will not annoy with bright highlights. The color of the ceilings should differ by several tones from the shade of the ceramic tiles on the walls of the room.
Traditionally, at the final decision, there is a choice between ceilings of 2-3 different colors. If the height of the ceilings allows, then you can make a multi-tiered design and use all the options. Many colors combine very well: gray with blue, red with white, beige with yellow, blue with a burgundy hue. Do not give up on combinations that have become classic. These are black and white, yellow and blue, orange and green colors of suspended ceilings, which are easy to choose for interiors made in a very different style.
Properly selected combination will create an atmosphere of coziness and comfort in the room, in which you want to stay as long as possible.