Drapery of the ceiling with fabric (30 photos): original design ideas
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Stretch fabric ceilings look stylish, original and environmentally friendly. Such decoration will tell about the subtle taste of the owner, emphasize the overall style and color scheme of the room, give a piece of originality and authenticity. However, in addition to its main advantages, environmental friendliness and beauty, such a ceiling has others. About them - ease of installation, the possibilities of drapery with natural paintings and special design methods - read the article.
A bit of history: a ceiling made of cloth, or where you come from
Masters of ancient Armenia worked with a canvas that adorned not only the walls of houses, but also the ceiling. At that time, the color of the walls and the “sky above the head” was the same, so thin cotton cloth was impregnated with chalk and pulled onto the frame. The result is a perfectly smooth and even surface that distinguishes rich homes.
In almost the same way, professionals in Egypt, Greece, and Rome worked using silk fabric. Monochrome was no longer valued here, but fabric with an ornament or ornate pattern was chosen. It looked practical, beautiful and unique.
Mankind, having forgotten for some time about stretch ceilings, again returned to them with the help of modern technology. In 1967, the French perfected the composition and production method of PVC film for the ceiling, then set to work on fabric ceilings. That is why today stretch ceilings are often called "French ceilings."
The Swedes claim that it was they who were the first to discover the world a PVC sheet for suspended ceilings. This fact is not known for certain.
Fabric ceiling: TOP-5 features and benefits
High-quality stretch ceilings made of fabric are, in fact, a cloth impregnated with polymers on both sides. Such a “device” allows fabric ceilings to have significant advantages over PVC. Take a closer look at them and make sure your own choice is right!
It:
- Exceptional durability. Games with pillows, opening champagne bottles, minor mechanical damage can not damage the fabric of the stretch ceiling. Unless it is specially cut with a sharp knife. This feature allows you to apply it in the room of teenagers, for example, who are always looking for something new;
- Reliability and durability. Such a ceiling does not wear out, does not crack, does not change the texture and color, even with direct and constant exposure to sunlight. This makes it possible not to think about overhaul for many years;
- The impossibility of ignition, the absence of an unpleasant smell from the canvas, dust collection and the attraction of static electricity. These safety features speak for themselves;
- Working temperatures. Negative temperatures are not a reason to abandon this type of ceiling. This is what allows it to be mounted not only in living rooms or in the kitchen, but also in the winter garden, balcony or loggia and enjoy the perfection of the material;
- The size of the canvas. A couple of dozen years ago, in the era of PVC canvas, it had to be welded in order to get a canvas for a large room. The fabric canvas has a width of 5.1 m, which allows you to freely install it seamlessly in a room of the same width.
The installation of a stretch ceiling made of fabric occurs by one of two methods: clip-on or glazing. The first option is more perfect and reliable, the second is easier for self-installation. However, both methods of web tension have a distinct advantage over the installation of polyvinyl chloride web - it is silent, lack of temperature component, cleanliness and accuracy. And you don’t worry about cleaning after leaving the professionals!
Attention: fabric cloth for installation in a large area will require an additional connecting profile. A seam on such a canvas is not possible, so installation will consist of two pieces of fabric.
Color and texture of fabric stretch linens: perfection without end
A modern fabric ceiling is a matte surface made in more than 40 shades. At the same time, a completely white ceiling will look just like whitewashed, but bright colors, terracotta and orange, lilac and burgundy, olive and blue will create a play of colors, intrigue, a special mood despite the fact that the matte surface "will not draw attention" to itself, allowing the ceiling to be just a backdrop. A background on which original and bright interior items will look advantageous!
It is worth noting that manufacturers delight their customers with new products, offering them:
- satin fabric. Due to the fine-grained relief, it has a pearly radiance, which is optimal for the hall, hallway and living room;
- textured version, consisting of a canvas cloth and a fabric cloth with an embossed pattern. Interesting, stylish and non-trivial !;
- a suede ceiling or fabric imitating leather, velvet and even stone. Such a ceiling will easily become part of the interior in any of the styles: national, modern or natural.
Attention: when choosing a ceiling, pay attention to the manufacturer. The life of your ceiling, color fastness and durability of the fabric will depend on this choice.
Natural canvas, or fabric draping of the ceiling
Want something unusual on the territory of a country house or apartment in the eclectic style? This can be a drapery of the ceiling with a fabric that will bring a touch of play, sensuality, romance to the room and wake up the imagination. It is worth noting that this method of decorating the ceiling is only good for a while, for an official event or a solemn celebration. In any other case, this is troublesome, too expensive and impractical.
Drapery of the ceiling with a cloth is possible with your own hands. It is enough just to choose one of the methods of fixing the canvas, which is easy to remove after the event. At the same time, linen, brocade, chiffon should be chosen in that color and with that pattern that emphasize the general stylistic component of the celebration, its theme. In this case, the chosen color should be optimal in psycho-emotional terms for each guest, should not excite, oppress and crush.
The choice of decoration is yours. This may be the shape of the tent, implying the fall of the canvas from the center of the ceiling and further along the walls. The design of a room of such a plan will significantly reduce the space, so pay attention to the area of the room. The wavy surface created using transparent and light chiffon will look great on the territory of a room in which natural lighting prevails. Such design will give the room lightness, volume and, therefore, solemnity. In a word, the choice of decorating the ceiling is yours!
