Design of suspended ceilings: 10 real examples in living room design

Types of suspended ceilings

The main parameter for classification is the material used to make the fabric.

PVC film ceiling

This type of coating has a number of features:

• the price is lower than that of fabric;
• easy care, including wiping with a sponge or microfiber;
• moisture resistance;
• variety of colors, designs and textures.

The only negative is the inability to withstand low temperatures.

The tightness of film ceilings is also considered an indisputable advantage. If the neighbors flood, the water will not leak out, but will collect in the center of the canvas.

The most popular are 3 types of PVC sheets: glossy, satin and matte. The former can reflect light. This is an excellent solution for small halls and living rooms, since this decoration visually increases the space. Suitable for all interiors.

Matte ceilings are installed in rooms with a classic design style. They do not reflect light, but have the same smooth and even surface as glossy ones.

Satin fabrics are a mixture of the two previous types. They emit a soft shine and visually make the room more spacious.

There are also translucent stretch fabrics. This option is considered exclusive. It is difficult to hide wiring and any imperfections behind it, so it is only suitable for perfectly flat surfaces.

Fabric

For the manufacture of fabric ceilings, materials impregnated with special compounds are used. Thanks to them, the fabric acquires useful characteristics.

Surfaces of this type have many advantages:

1. Long service life 10-30 years.
2. Safety for the human body. The substances used to impregnate the fabric do not harm even children.
3. Affordable price. Only the manufacturer and preferences can influence it.
4. Moisture resistance. The fabric ceiling retains water for 2 days.
5. Easy to care for. It is enough to purchase mild detergents without abrasive particles.
6. Quick installation. Installation takes up to 5 hours.
7. No seams in large living rooms. The width of the roll allows you to do without finishing the joints.

And one more undeniable advantage: the fabric ceiling has no foreign odors and does not cause allergies. Therefore it is suitable for families with small children.

Design options for the interior of rooms

Various photographic examples of ceiling decoration options.

Living room or hall

Designs with photographic printing carry a unique meaning. They help to express and emphasize the style direction of the living room and become a real piece of art.

The photo shows a living room and a tension model with a photo print of the blue sky.

Bedroom

Neutral and calm motifs depicted on stretched canvases will embody harmony and tranquility in the bedroom and create a relaxing atmosphere in it.

Hallway and corridor

Models with photo printing will make the design of such a small room as a hallway unique and unusual.

Kitchen

Prints with bright flowers, coffee or various juicy fruits such as pomegranate, apple, lime and others would be especially appropriate here. They will lift your spirits and stimulate your appetite.

Children's room

Thanks to the huge variety of photographic canvases, you can choose the appropriate design option for a nursery, both for girls and boys. The unique colored ceiling design will become the child's favorite object in his room.

Bathroom

An art ceiling with a specific theme, well-chosen to match the overall design of the room, will give the bathroom a unique style and the necessary mood.

Toilet

Models decorated with photo prints can enliven and make even such a small room as a bathroom cozy, beautiful and comfortable.

Attic

Canvases in light colors with small patterns are suitable here; they will not overload the attic space and will not create a pressure effect in it.

Types of ceilings

The parameter for dividing canvases into types is not only the material used for their manufacture, but also the type of construction.

Single-level

Such suspended ceilings in the living room are mounted on metal or plastic profiles fixed around the perimeter of the room. The finished surface is smooth and even.

Such designs have a number of advantages:

1. Lower cost compared to multi-level ones.

1. Fast and easy installation. On average it takes from 3 to 4 hours.

1. Reliability.

1. The ceiling steals no more than 5 cm of the room's height.

1. A smooth canvas is easier to care for.

Single-level designs combine harmoniously with several styles. A good example is classicism. This is simplicity, delicate pastel colors, matte surface and the absence of flashy patterns or decorative elements.

Expert opinion

Olga Kovalenko

Since 2010 I have been engaged in interior design and architectural design.

It is better to decorate the ceiling and walls in the same color scheme. In this case, the latter should be a couple of tones darker.

A good idea is to make a one-level structure in a high-tech style interior. Here they choose glossy, silver or gray canvases, possibly with photo printing. A good option is LED lighting.

Don't forget about minimalism. A matte white ceiling will look good with this solution. It is not decorated or covered with photo printing. One chandelier or a minimum number of spotlights are used as lighting devices.

Multi-level

Stretch ceilings consisting of several steps are becoming increasingly popular. It's easy to explain:

1. You can create a unique design. The design is developed for each room separately. In this case, the preferences and wishes of the owner of the apartment or house are taken into account.

1. With the help of such a ceiling, the hall is divided into separate functional areas.

1. The canvas is easy to care for. No special products are needed for washing. Periodic wet cleaning is enough.

Multi-level ceilings are installed only in rooms with sufficient height.

Manufacturers

Matte canvases are produced by almost all manufacturers of tensile structures, the most important thing is to choose companies whose products are of excellent quality

• Pongs (Germany) is several brands. The brand successfully produces vinyl and fabric ceilings. Fabric products are known as Deckor.

• Clipso (France) is a company that was one of the first to offer customers seamless fabric tension structures. In order to implement this technology, canvases with a width of 5 meters are specially produced. The company's products can be classified as luxury products.

• Polyplast (Belgium and China) - 3 factories operate under this brand. The production facilities specialize in the production of canvases with photo printing using leading digital technologies. The company produces matte, satin and varnish films with a width of 3.2-4-5 meters.

Consumer reviews about these types of canvases are only the most enthusiastic, however, do not forget that Russia also has its own production of matte stretch products.

• Saros design company has been known since 2000. Buyers are offered a choice of several interesting textures: glossy, matte, and satin effect. The company produces canvases with the effect of a starry sky, as well as acoustic products.

• launched the production of stretch fabrics at quite affordable prices. Not long ago, the plant introduced the latest technology that allows combining the advantages of various materials.

Forms

Single-level tension structures are a smooth, seamless fabric. Multi-stage ones allow you to experiment. They can be of any type:

1. Waves along one or more walls. They make it possible to focus attention on a separate area or highlight the lighting. The outlines of pieces of furniture are often repeated.

1. A river of two waves. The canvas is located one opposite the other. The central part of the ceiling is slightly higher. It is made of glossy PVC film. The waves are made satin or matte.

1. Two levels and a niche. Lighting devices are installed in the recess, for example, a massive chandelier for the living room.

1. Semicircular protrusion. One of the most popular options for suspended ceilings for the hall. With its help, you can effectively highlight your TV or recreation area.

1. Podium for the chandelier. This design is suitable for large spaces. The lamp is most often mounted in the center.

1. Snail. Quite an unusual design. Like the previous form, it is suitable for living rooms that have a large area. This ceiling option is rarely installed due to its high cost.

These are just some of the options for equipping ceilings in the halls. In addition to them, there are strips of light, a 3D effect, etc. Multi-level designs are an opportunity not to limit your imagination and make something truly unique.

Canvas material

Several types of materials that are used to make matte stretch ceilings.

PVC film

This is the most inexpensive option, which is no different in appearance from a high-quality plastered and whitewashed ceiling.

Fabric

For their manufacture, textile fabrics impregnated with polyurethane are used. They are characterized by good resistance to external influences and tolerate temperature changes well. However, they have a rather high price.

Color palette

They experiment with shades in the same way as with shapes. However, it is worth remembering that each of them affects the human body differently.

1. White ceilings are installed often (in 85% of cases). This is a classic. The color does not burden the eyes, creates a feeling of calm, silence and comfort. Combines with all other shades. A white matte canvas with a glossy edging installed around the perimeter of the living room looks good.

1. Gray color is considered universal. Its combination with red, purple, blue-black, blue and pink looks advantageous.

1. Beige is also a classic. The most popular shades are ivory, champagne and baked milk.

1. Red. Encourages action. More suitable for purposeful and active people. But it is not recommended to use this color on the entire surface of the ceiling. It is better to use it to create bright accents.

1. Blue. The most beautiful option is a combination with other shades. It is practically not used separately.

1. Green. Calms and pacifies. Creates a lively atmosphere.

1. Brown. Looks more luxurious and elegant than black.

The color design directly depends on the general style of the room, its size and the wishes of the owner.

Hallway

In the hallway it is better to use a single-level design with spot lighting. For narrow corridors, white color combined with beige walls is suitable. If the hallway is medium in size, then you can make a two-level concave stretch ceiling with a contrasting glossy insert.

Photo printing

The image is applied to both film and fabric canvases. In the second case, more complex technologies are used.

You can create a design for suspended ceilings in the living room by choosing any designs:

1. Abstraction is a combination of patterns and figures.

1. Images of sunrise or sunset, rainbows, sea and other landscapes that please the eye.

1. Copies of paintings and frescoes by famous artists. They cost more than previous options. But they are not suitable for all interiors. One example is a large living room in a classic style.

No less popular are images of space, cities, and pop art.

Kitchen

A glossy stretch ceiling in the kitchen will zone the space and illuminate the work surface. You can use it to decorate your kitchen without fear, since it is not afraid of moisture and fumes and does not attract dirt. In addition, it is easy to care for (if there are splashes or greasy stains, it is enough to wipe them with a cloth and detergent without strong pressure).

Photo gallery of suspended ceilings for the living room

Canvases of this type are suitable for all styles, be it classic, modern, hi-tech, Provence or minimalism. Behind them you can hide surface imperfections and make the interior more impressive.

Stretch ceilings have long occupied a place of honor in the modern world. There are many reasons. This includes visual appeal, easy care, and practicality. They make it possible to divide the living room into functional areas or create a unique, and sometimes inimitable, design.

Installation and benefits for the bedroom.

There is often a fear that installing a stretch ceiling will create a mess, a lot of dirt and dust, and will also take a huge amount of time, like other types of renovation work in the house. The great news is that when you stretch this ceiling, things turn out completely different. The entire job will only take a few hours and usually won't leave much debris or traces of dust in the room. One small wet cleaning will cope with the consequences of this construction work.