White is considered a universal option for the ceiling, while brown is an extreme interior option. Chocolate color attracts the attention of confident and active people. Rooms decorated with this shade look original and noble, but many are afraid that their apartment will be visually significantly smaller. Let's look at how to install and what to combine with a brown stretch ceiling so that it does not change the size of the room.
Advantages and disadvantages of brown stretch ceiling
The use of different shades of brown in the interior has become more and more common. The main reason is the opinion of psychologists who claim that the color brown brings a positive attitude, has a positive effect on well-being, and helps to get into a working mood.
Among the key advantages of the interior composition are:
- On the brown stretch ceiling in the hallway, traces of grease fumes, condensation and other contaminants are not visible. Of course, this does not mean that you need to take care of the coating less, but the dirt will not be noticeable.
- The color brown and its derivatives have a positive effect on the human psyche. It is believed that this color represents coziness, comfort, and wealth. According to some experts, the discreet and warm brown color is the ideal choice for an intelligent and aristocratic person.
- A brown stretch ceiling in the hallway and other rooms will fit perfectly into almost any interior design. This style is especially suitable for classic format designs and modern fashion trends.
- Brown color has a large palette of shades. Therefore, it will not be difficult for the user to choose the color that best suits him. Thus, chocolate color perfectly invigorates and lifts the mood, cocoa makes you feel special comfort and a cozy atmosphere, beige gives relaxation and reduces the activity of the nervous system.
- When choosing a canvas, the user will not encounter difficulties when choosing suitable furniture. Most furniture sets on the market have a chocolate design. This is a classic option that is always in demand.
In addition to the positive characteristics, brown stretch ceilings have disadvantages:
- Brown color (especially its dark shades) can visually reduce free space. For this reason, it is not recommended for use in rooms with low ceilings and small rooms. This will make the room visually narrower, which can negatively affect the atmosphere in the apartment and a person’s mood.
- Dark shades make the room more gloomy. If PVC is installed in a spacious room with good lighting, it will be almost invisible. If the brown canvas is installed in a room with a low level of light, it will catch the eye.
- Consumers who have preferred a chocolate stretch ceiling in their interiors have an increased risk of contamination accumulation. The canvas hides dirt. In view of this, it may seem that PVC does not require maintenance. As a result, persistent dirt will appear on the canvas, which will be extremely difficult to get rid of.
Chocolate shades in the bedroom
The bedroom is a place for sleep and relaxation. Human health, mood, and activity directly depend on the duration and quality of sleep. To ensure a sound and calm sleep, you need to experience only positive emotions before falling into it.
For decorating a bedroom interior, a great option is a matte brown stretch ceiling. If you have chosen a chocolate shade, you should dilute it with light interior items.
It is advisable to choose bedding in light colors and hang cream or beige curtains. Light colors go well with peach and pink. Complement all the dark fragments with light elements and your bedroom will become cozy, and your sleep will be calm and serene.
Features of a chocolate-colored stretch ceiling
Brown PVC sheets can be used in almost any design solution. Despite the fact that brown is a noble color, characterized by particular warmth and comfort, its use in the interior has some peculiarities:
- Dark brown stretch ceilings are not recommended for use as a base in small rooms with low ceilings.
- The abundance of brown elements can create a pressure effect on the human psyche. When using suspended ceilings of this shade, the room will become visually lower, which can lead to claustrophobia. In view of this, brown color must be diluted with details of other shades. The most popular option is to use light-colored baguettes and baseboards, which will highlight the interior of the room and reduce the visual impact.
- The glossy canvas acts as a dominant feature; further interior design will be carried out based on this fact.
- There must be a contrast in color with the walls and floor, otherwise the effect of a single canvas will appear. Ideally, the color of the walls should be lighter, and the floor should be more saturated, dark.
When choosing brown as the main color for decorating the ceiling, you need to correctly place accents and create bright details that will give the interior a special appeal. An excess of chocolate-colored stretch ceilings in the interior is unacceptable.
Walls
Correctly selected tone of vertical surfaces will make the room more voluminous. Tiles for a brown bathroom are often ordered glossy; you can choose the option with a clearly defined pattern.
It is easy to increase the height of the ceiling by laying out the finishing elements in thin stripes. Mother-of-pearl mosaic or asymmetrical ornament will complement the interior. Combine the main tone with white, cream, beige shades.
Shades of brown stretch ceiling
A multifaceted palette of coffee colors will make the interior more expressive and bright. The following color designs are especially appreciated:
- dark brown color. A noble and status shade, indicating prosperity and wealth. It will make the interior more expensive and stylish;
- light brown tint. It is characterized by a calm, peaceful background, especially organic in combination with pastel and rich colors. Can be used for any interior solutions;
- the chocolate color of the stretch ceiling in the interior, the photo of which highlights the features of using this range. This shade has a rich and velvety background, which allows you to bring a special style of chic and exclusivity to the design. In combination with various lighting options, it can be used as the basis for almost any design solution;
- coffee shade. It is characterized by a pleasant perception, but does not combine with rich and bright tones. Often, coffee color looks especially good in the style of a pastel-colored room;
- wenge. This exotic shade comes in a varied palette that can be the highlight of any interior.
Lilac ceiling
Lilac ceiling
This ceiling, like the purple one, makes the room more voluminous. A small bedroom seems the most spacious. This design allows you to change the interior, make it more original and stylish. Lilac color charges with vivacity, energy, and good mood. Any room acquires lightness and playfulness.
But lilac color is good only in bright rooms where there is a lot of sunlight. It will look gloomy in dark rooms.
- The ideal combination with a lilac ceiling would be white, light gray, rich gray, ash and steel walls.
- The most win-win option would be soft golden wallpaper.
- For a small bedroom with a lilac top, it is better to choose wallpaper in soft beige or brown tones.
- With a lilac ceiling and matching wallpaper, your bedroom will look like a real cozy nest.
Types of brown stretch ceilings by texture
PVC construction can have different types of surface. Canvases of this format are in demand among consumers and are characterized by a low price offer, ease of installation and excellent performance parameters.
Matte brown stretch ceiling
This is the most discreet option. Visually, the matte canvas resembles a painted surface that does not have any defects. Thanks to the special structure of this canvas, you can emphasize the style and harmony in the room, which allows you to create a particularly cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the room.
Matte canvas is characterized by a lack of shine, so it should be used to create a stylish and comfortable interior. Due to its design features, this type of coating is an ideal solution for installation in rooms with high ceilings.
Glossy brown stretch ceiling
A unique coating characterized by catchiness and brightness, a mirror effect. It is thanks to its reflective ability that gloss can visually expand a room and create the illusion of high ceilings. Due to the peculiarities of the texture, brown stretch ceilings are not used in the bathroom.
Glossy finishes should be used for interior decoration with care. Thanks to its brightness, this canvas will become a dominant feature in the interior of the room. It is the ceiling that will attract the most attention. In order not to create dissonance in the design, experts recommend using glossy canvas as a decorative element, and not as a basis for the ceiling covering.
Gloss is not recommended for use in rooms that are subject to prolonged heating due to various devices (fireplaces, stoves, kitchen equipment). Due to high temperatures, the brown and white stretch ceiling will fade, its surface may become covered with ripples, which will negatively affect the interior as a whole.
Satin brown stretch ceiling
A universal option that combines the most noticeable advantages of matte and glossy fabric. It is characterized by increased strength, attractive appearance and durability.
Satin has a soft shine. This is what gives it additional opportunities to create a cozy interior space. Thanks to the special light reflection of the canvas with a scattering effect, when creating lighting, the user has the opportunity to visually divide the room into several zones.
Important! Satin options are recommended for calm and classic interiors. It will become an important element in the design of an office, bedroom or library.
Office decoration
Brown tones have taken root well not only in home environments, but also in office spaces. Brown two-level stretch ceilings will help divide the space into zones and create a luxurious interior in a business style. Brown is the color of restraint and comfort; it will best create a business environment in the office.
Stretch chocolate ceiling is a universal option. You can use it to decorate any room. When choosing this particular shade, it is impossible to make a mistake; the main thing is to harmoniously select interior items and furniture.
Types of lighting for chocolate stretch ceilings
The use of lighting in the design of a stretch ceiling helps to increase the decorative appeal of the canvas and gives the interior special unique features. In combination with a brown tint, you can use the following types of lighting:
- Spot lighting. These are small light sources installed on the surface of the ceiling in a certain geometric sequence or randomly.
- Contour lighting. Lamps are mounted along the edges of the canvas in large quantities, effectively highlighting the corner areas of the room. Helps visually expand the room.
- Built-in pendant lights. The most striking example of this type of lighting will be a chandelier. It will not only become a key source of lighting, but will also create glare and light patterns.
- Lighting fixtures located behind the cornice. Such lighting is most advantageous from the point of view of decorative functions. If you place the lamps along the contour of the canvas, the effect of a floating ceiling will appear, which will give the impression that the stretch ceiling is fluttering in the air.
The brown stretch ceiling in the kitchen harmonizes effectively with any type of lighting. However, when installing, you need to remember that not all lamps will fit. It is recommended to avoid high-power lamps that can heat the canvas.
Important! When installing lighting, it is recommended to give preference to LED, halogen or fluorescent lamps. Incandescent lamps can also be used, provided that their power does not exceed 30 W.
Ceiling options
There are three main types, which are divided into ceiling tension and suspended models.
- Single-level.
- Two-level.
- Multi-level.
What color goes with a brown stretch ceiling?
The brown color scheme in the interior has become widespread due to its combinatory nature, that is, the ability to effectively combine with various color schemes.
Thanks to its calm notes, this shade goes well with almost all colors, but it looks most advantageous with:
- white, creating harmony and balance;
- all shades of beige, which is especially appreciated when creating classic interior compositions;
- black. This option for combining shades has become widespread relatively recently, but has already proven itself well. Often a combination of black and brown can be seen in modern loft and high-tech styles.
Green ceiling
Green ceiling
The color of delicate greenery calms and creates a harmonious atmosphere. The green color of spring is perfect for the bedroom, living room, and kitchen.
Green is considered one of the popular colors; the interior begins to play with new colors with it. White, gray, sand, and blue wallpapers look the most original with a green top.
What interior design matches a brown stretch ceiling?
The coffee palette is perfect for any design solutions. This color scheme is characterized by a large number of shades, each of which has its own characteristics.
Thus, dark brown stretch ceilings go well with classic interior designs. They are the embodiment of wealth and nobility, therefore they will give the design a special style and sophistication.
Light shades correlate with pastel interior formats. This is an ideal solution for creating a cozy atmosphere in the bedroom, living room and common rooms.
PVC canvas in a brown palette is a universal design that will complement any design solution. This is a way to give the interior a special touch of nobility and exclusivity.
What mistakes can be made when choosing a color?
- The very first mistake of home-grown designers is “bad taste.” Without good artistic taste, it is impossible to choose the right combination of the general style of the room and the color of the ceiling in it.
- The second, no less common mistake is the mistake when the color and shade of the ceiling is chosen without taking into account the space necessary for the correct perception of such a color. Black and red ceilings in tight spaces are a good example of this.
- It also happens that the bathroom is cozy, beautiful, and calm, but dark. In this case, the “designers” simply did not take into account all the intended purposes of the bathroom. Or more precisely, they forgot that the bathroom serves not only to prepare the body for sleep, but also to put it in order before a busy day of work. And believe me, you can’t do this without good lighting. And the last factor is influenced not only by the lighting fixtures themselves, but also by a well-organized interior.
- The problem of lighting is no longer the basics, it needs to be seriously studied, and therefore it is not surprising that sometimes even quite experienced builders make mistakes, choosing a ceiling color without taking into account future lighting.
How to choose wallpaper for a brown stretch ceiling
Scientists have proven that the shade and texture of the finish plays a big role in shaping the human psyche. Therefore, when creating an individual interior, it is first necessary to take into account the user’s color preferences.
When choosing suitable wallpaper for a brown stretch ceiling, you need to remember some important recommendations:
- The sleeping space should be filled with calm and comfort, therefore it is not recommended to use dark colors or wallpaper with bright details. The most ideal option is various shades of pastel.
- Combining a dark ceiling with light (beige, light yellow) wallpaper will help visually make the room taller.
- PVC and wallpaper should be of different colors. Otherwise, a person will have a feeling of blockage in the room.
- If the room's windows face north, the color of the wallpaper should be as light as possible. In this case, the shade of the stretch ceiling is not taken into account. This is necessary in order to increase the level of natural light in the room, making it more airy and visually attractive.
- White wallpaper combines especially favorably with a brown ceiling structure. This combination will give the room a solemn and elegant appearance, making the room large and tall.
When choosing wallpaper, experts recommend giving preference to lighter colors, which will favorably emphasize the status of the brown ceiling and make the interior refined and expensive.
General recommendations
Some general tips:
- Measure the height of the ceilings of the room. If it is less than 2.5 meters for the bathroom and 2.7 meters for the kitchen, then it is better not to choose a brown ceiling. Due to the dark color, the ceiling will lower, creating a “pressing” effect. Owners of housing with high rooms (3–3.5 m) do not have to worry about this problem.
- You can raise the ceiling using a ceiling frame. The dark part consists of a light border around the perimeter of the ceiling. In this case, the walls should match the color of the light part. The reverse technique is also valid if it is necessary to lower a room that is too high.
- Using a two-color ceiling, you can create zoning. For example, with brown fragments on a light ceiling canvas it is easy to highlight the bed area in the bedroom or the dining area in the kitchen. This can be done with wallpaper in contrasting colors, tension inserts or painted areas.
- The ceiling should be part of the interior. This does not mean that its color should match the walls, floor, or furniture. On the contrary, contrasts are necessary! A universal set - dark floors and ceilings, light walls and pieces of furniture. You can change things depending on your room. For example, in a spacious, well-lit room, you can decorate the walls with bright colors.
- A brown ceiling will make the room appear gloomier if there are not enough light sources in it. Decorate the window so that the curtains do not block the flow of sunlight. Install additional lighting fixtures in remote areas.
Brown has a wide range of shades, which allows you to create unique interiors. A dark ceiling is a daring, extraordinary choice that only a brave person can make. If you decide to take this step, then use our recommendations to create a truly spectacular interior.
Photos of brown suspended ceilings
In the hall
Using brown stretch fabric in a hallway is another classic technique loved by many designers. Thanks to the variety of shades, you can easily achieve the desired effect: reduce or enlarge the room, or zone it. And it's just beautiful.
Perhaps the most common method for an elongated hallway is a combined ceiling with an elongated glossy insert. It emphasizes its dimensions, and light drywall adds light. Use spot lighting, but avoid large chandeliers - they can make the room visually narrower.
You can also add shaped inserts on the sides - this way you will visually emphasize the functional areas with additional light. True, this technique is not suitable for low rooms: you don’t want to lose precious 20-30 centimeters?
A simple single-level ceiling can also be beautiful. Simply use appropriate lamp placement and choose a glossy or satin finish. Matte will make the room smaller, but soft shine, on the contrary, will add space.
If you install such a ceiling correctly, you won’t need complex decor - it’s good in itself.
Are you lucky to have a home with a square hallway? It's time to separate the dressing area from mirrors or ottomans - a combined coating will do this task perfectly. It's better to highlight one of the sides. This will make the contrast even more noticeable.