Photo: manrule.ru The ceiling sets the mood for the entire interior and directly affects the atmosphere in the room. Especially in such an important room as the bedroom, where you need to completely relax and forget about everyday problems. That is why we suggest you pay attention to practical and elegant stretch ceilings!
Advantages of suspended ceilings
Modern manufacturers of finishing materials market materials for suspended ceilings that are particularly flexible and durable. The main advantages of these types of ceilings include:
- Aesthetic appearance. Before starting construction work, the owner must familiarize himself with the catalog of new products in the world of decor, study all available types of texture (glossy, matte), and choose the appropriate model for himself.
- The ability to hide pipes, wires, other communication lines, as well as cracks and irregularities under the decorative fabric. Thanks to this property, it is very convenient to install suspended ceilings with lighting in the bedroom.
- Stretch fabrics do not lose their appearance and color when exposed to sunlight.
- Such ceilings are resistant to moisture and can withstand significant weight, and therefore the owners are completely safe from flooding from the upper floors.
- Stretch fabrics are not afraid of high temperatures. In practice, you can often find suspended ceilings in the bedroom with spotlights without a chandelier.
Two-level stretch ceilings have become especially popular, creating an interesting color gradient and aesthetic shape. Also in modern building materials stores you can find a large collection of chandeliers for suspended ceilings in the bedroom.
Types of lighting
Light helps to focus attention on certain objects and give less importance to others. Typically the following feeding scheme is used:
- The top one fills the entire space.
- Medium – wall lamps.
- Bottom - floor lamps, table lamps.
In modern home improvement, lighting is used for furniture, sections of walls and floors. Designers do not recommend using incandescent lamps due to the excessive amount of heat and negative impact on PVC film. It is better to replace them with LED or energy-saving ones.
Chandelier
No matter how fashion trends change, a chandelier for a bedroom on a suspended ceiling does not lose its popularity. Large in size, this is where it looks more relevant than in multifunctional rooms, such as a living room or kitchen. It is traditionally associated with an atmosphere of comfort and home. It can be placed in the center or slightly moved towards the bed.
As an option, several smaller pendant lamps are available. They advantageously delimit different areas of the room or create a single composition. In loft and grunge interiors, the slatted type, arranged in series at once, is in demand.
Built-in lights
Spots are specifically designed for suspended ceiling structures. Spot lighting is ideal for zoning space. Placed in a row against one of the walls, they lengthen it. They are very easy to install in suspended ceilings, leaving an opening for installation and hiding the wiring behind the canvas.
We should not forget that harsh light in the bedroom is not entirely appropriate, and its lack during the day creates discomfort. In this regard, you need to think through the layout in advance in order to correctly place the devices that supply light.
Decorative lighting
Includes: all kinds of LEDs, neon lamps and home garlands. They change the appearance of the room, add solemnity, romance or serve for relaxation. Such lighting looks unique in multi-level ceilings, as well as in combination with plasterboard.
LED Strip Light
It is not difficult to install a special box around the perimeter of the entire bedroom. This strip lighting resembles a “floating” ceiling. The room is visually enlarged. If desired, the box can be replaced with a polystyrene cornice.
Starry sky effect
The option with light is designed specifically for tension panels. Holes are made in them for future “stars”, and light sources are located on the ceiling.
Types of suspended ceilings by level
Depending on the presence or absence of tiers of tension fabrics, single-level and two-level ceilings are distinguished. Decorative structures with a large number of tiers are quite rare. The advantages of two-level suspended ceilings in the bedroom lie in the possibility of installing spotlights, for example, when carrying out zoning in the bedroom.
The location of the lamps on the suspended ceiling in the bedroom depends on the shape of the second tier. In this case, there remains free space under the material, in which it is convenient to hide wiring and other communications.
In addition, the presence of an air gap allows you to retain heat in the room and provide sufficient insulation from noisy neighbors. The disadvantage of two-level ceilings is a significant reduction in the size of the room due to the rather large “layer” of the second level.
Types of suspended ceilings for the bedroom
Most often, suspended ceilings are installed in the bedroom such as:
- hanging from plasterboard;
- rack and cassette;
- Armstrong suspension systems.
Rack and cassette
Slatted suspended ceilings are often installed in kitchens and bathrooms because they have a high level of moisture resistance. But it is also good for a bedroom. Cassette and slatted ceilings will look especially impressive if the bedroom is decorated in country style .
The principle of installation of slatted ceilings is as follows:
- mark the room around the perimeter;
- assemble the frame;
- install adjustable hangers;
- mount the mounting profile;
- install decorative slats;
- install lamps;
- install baseboards.
Using slats of different widths, you can form an original linear pattern on the ceiling
When assembling the frame, first of all, a corner profile is mounted, which is fastened with self-tapping screws. Fasteners are installed in 35 cm increments.
Armstrong system
The universal suspended ceiling Armstrong is mounted similarly to a slatted one. The main differences lie in the choice of components and decorative panels.
Suspended plasterboard ceilings
Suspended plasterboard ceilings are one of the most common finishing options, especially since their price is relatively low and they are easy to install with your own hands.
Drywall, moreover, provides an excellent opportunity to create structures of several levels or arches. But it is important to consider the height of the room. Experts recommend installing multi-level structures if the wall height is at least 3 m, because in general, such a design reduces the room from 3 to 15 cm.
Of course, you can try to implement such a project in low rooms, but for this it is important to choose the right ceiling layout. So, you can limit the project by creating only a small step with lighting or focus attention by creating a second level or decorating only, for example, the area above the bed. Thanks to such unique niches, the space in the room acquires clear visual boundaries .
Another original solution is to create not a convex, but a concave shape of the levels. In this case, a suspended plasterboard ceiling will visually add volume to the room.
Do not forget about the play of light. So, if the bedroom is small or dark, it is recommended to choose suspended ceilings in light colors or gloss.
The principle of installing a suspended ceiling made of plasterboard, if you do the work yourself, is as follows:
- preparation of a drawing, showing the number of levels, location of lamps;
- calculation of the required material;
- installation.
Plasterboard ceilings allow you to create multi-levels and relief, which is a sin not to use for a bedroom
Tips for installation and subsequent finishing:
- When installing the frame, it is better to use a galvanized profile (initial 27 x 28 mm, ceiling 60 x 27 mm). Standard length - 3 m;
- It is recommended to use direct type hangers, which significantly facilitate the process. More complicated options are often unreliable;
- when placing profiles perpendicularly, they must be secured with cross-shaped connectors (crabs);
- When fixing horizontal lines to the wall, it is better to retreat a couple of centimeters from the places where the cornices will be attached. It is more practical to place the sheets of drywall so that their joint falls on the center of the profile of a smaller size;
- after installation, you should treat the surface with putty, covering the seams, and let it dry for 24 hours;
- Treat these areas with grout, after which you can begin painting.
Using these simple recommendations, you can achieve maximum results.
Types of decorative canvases for ceilings
Today, manufacturing companies provide customers with a wide selection of materials for installing modern suspended ceilings in the bedroom. The most optimal include:
- Fabric ceilings.
- PVC ceilings.
Each of the presented types of suspended ceilings has a number of practical characteristics, advantages over other types of finishing materials, and features of care in everyday life.
Types of textures
If you have doubts about installing this covering, you can find a huge number of photos of suspended ceilings in bedrooms, living rooms, children's rooms, bathrooms, etc. from different companies, designers and simply satisfied owners to dispel doubts.
Now the market offers a wide selection of pleasant colors for future stretch ceilings, so you can always choose your favorite shade or the one that best suits the interior. Also, there is a large selection of textures - matte, glossy, satin.
If the ceiling is the accent in the room, it can be made in several levels. Often a design such as a two-level stretch ceiling is used. This solution does not take more time than the usual installation of a tension system. With the help of several frames and the skillful hands of a professional, you can achieve a unique interior solution.
Textile fabrics for finishing
One of the best suspended ceilings for the bedroom is the textile type of covering. For the interior decoration of the ceiling, a particularly durable fabric frame is used, impregnated with an antiseptic and a mixture of polymers. The advantages of choosing fabric coverings include:
- Sufficient strength.
- Absolute safety for humans, thanks to which such coverings can be installed even in a child’s bedroom.
- Canvases up to 5 meters wide are available for sale. Thanks to this criterion, it is possible to install a suspended ceiling without seams. This coating is very easy to maintain.
- For installation work there is no need to use a heat gun; before installation, it is enough to moisten the textiles with water and stretch them on a rigid frame.
- Unlike PVC, the material tolerates low temperatures well without deforming or losing its original shape and appearance.
Previously, the disadvantages of this type of ceiling included the rapid accumulation of dust due to the porous structure. However, today the market of finishing materials includes fabrics coated with an antistatic layer that prevents the settling of dirt and dust.
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Modern tension structures made of textiles have a unique design, but are high in cost. White stretch ceilings in the bedroom with a matte texture are very popular.
Design options
Stretch ceilings are not necessarily one continuous sheet, as it might seem at first glance. Like plasterboard structures, they can be single- or multi-level. For this purpose, special profiles and frames are used - and as a result, any of the most complex solutions can be reproduced.
Single-level ceilings
Single-level stretch ceilings are the simplest and most practical, because they are a win-win option for any bedroom. They are easy and quick to install without plastering or other dirty work. And over time, the canvas can be easily removed and replaced if one day you want to refresh the interior at minimal cost. Unlike plasterboard, such a ceiling also protects from moisture, for example, when flooded from above.
Two-level ceilings
The two-level structure is assembled from two panels installed at different heights. This is a great way to separate the sleeping area from the working or dressing room, and at the same time align the geometry of the walls.
You can combine not only fabrics of different shades, but also different textures. For example, bright glossy geometric inserts on a neutral matte white background will fit into pop art. The floating effect looks interesting, for which a special profile with niche lighting is used.
Multi-level ceilings
For the installation of multi-level structures, transitional level profiles are used. They can be of any shape and configuration: circles, waves, squares, individual segments and complex figures. Just keep in mind that the film will bend slightly from one level to the second, so you won’t be able to get a perfect right angle.
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PVC ceilings in the bedroom
Ceiling coverings using polyvinyl chloride materials are more affordable for the buyer. Due to the following advantages, such ceilings are especially popular among apartment owners:
- The materials used have sufficient strength, stylish decor, and a wide variety of colors and textures. But installation work requires the use of a heat gun, and therefore cannot be done without the help of specialists.
- Despite its small thickness, the coating can withstand significant loads (about 100 liters of water per 1 square meter of film).
- A distinctive feature is moisture resistance.
- The decorative coating is produced in the form of rolls, but the seams on the finished ceiling are almost invisible (thanks to special point welding).
- The structure of polyvinyl chloride allows you to apply any pattern to the surface, which even allows you to obtain 3D images.
- Due to its low porosity, the material does not absorb odors, saturated vapors, and repels dust.
- PVC film perfectly masks unevenness and defects of the rough floor.
The PVC sheet can be removed when necessary (for example, changing light bulbs in a suspended ceiling in the bedroom).
Ceiling design and style
The variety of stretch fabrics provides the designer with maximum freedom. He can fit them into absolutely any interior. All kinds of shades and textures allow you to create unique works of design. To simplify the selection of the right options, product samples are provided to the buyer.
Types of canvases:
- suede - an imitation of natural material, usually made in dark colors and fits harmoniously into a variety of interior styles. A suede ceiling will make the bedroom cozy, giving a feeling of naturalness and warmth;
- mirror – a metallized glossy canvas with a mirror effect; it is better not to use it as an independent element in the bedroom. Mirror inserts will give a festive look, emphasizing the shades of the “companions”;
- starry sky - special manufacturing technology and a projector will turn the ceiling into a real starry sky. The backlight will create a romantic, dreamy atmosphere and serve as a night light with soft, soothing light;
- apply carved suspended ceiling allows you to create unique interiors. The contrasting fabric of the first level shines through the holes and helps the design to fully appear;
- with a 3D effect - an original solution that allows you to create a ceiling with a three-dimensional image;
- two-color - obtained by soldering canvases of two different colors. With the help of such a ceiling it is convenient to organize zoning of space;
- with photo printing - the technology allows the use of PVC and fabric bases.
Compliance of the stretch ceiling with the overall style solution.
High-tech - glossy, mirrored ceilings will fit perfectly. Straight lines, glass, plastic and metal predominate here. Lamps made from similar materials will ideally emphasize the style direction.
Fusion – combines elements that are incompatible at first glance. And the stretch ceiling will fit into this style perfectly.
Modern - two-level or three-level ceilings with curved lines and smooth curves instead of corners are suitable.
Minimalism - in this style, stretch fabrics will be the ideal choice. How else can you create an absolutely flat surface, where there is nothing for the eye to catch on. Clear lines, maximum simplicity and excellent lighting are the optimal solution for minimalism.
Provence - the interiors are filled with aged furniture and floral patterns. The gloss will look like a foreign element here. But the matte finish is just a godsend for such solutions. The ceiling will look like it has been whitewashed. By the way, photo printing, when used skillfully, can add a certain zest to Provençal romance.
Classic - the main elements of this style are a fireplace, simple natural furniture, sculptures. Matte and fabric ceilings in pastel colors are ideal here. They will allow you to raise the ceiling and emphasize the neutral or deep shade of the walls.
Baroque - glossy canvases exaggerate the pretentiousness of this style. The ceiling can be decorated with antique images and beautiful stained glass elements can be built in.
Avant-garde is the antipode of classics. In this style, a stretch ceiling is an indispensable solution. It allows you to achieve unusual combinations of shades, textures and shapes thanks to the variety of colors and photo printing capabilities.
Types of ceilings by texture
The qualitative composition of the material used also affects the design of the stretch ceiling in the bedroom. This criterion plays an important role in designing the interior style and creating a visual effect in the room.
For example, coatings with a mirror finish are widely used for small bedrooms, visually increasing the height of the ceiling. On the contrary, for spacious living spaces it is better to choose a matte or satin surface.
Type and texture of ceilings
When choosing a ceiling, you should decide on the material from which it will be made. There are many varieties of PVC film sheets - glossy, matte, satin, mirror and even velvet. Fabric ceilings are a separate group. The first ones are installed using a heat gun, which heats the air in the room to 60 degrees. The second ones are simply pulled onto a special profile. Among film materials, glossy and matte are the most common. We will talk about them, as well as fabric options, today.
Glossy canvas
The material comes in a huge number of colors, making it easy to choose a shade to suit any interior. This is the most budget option. Gloss has the ability to reflect everything in the room, while the space of the room visually doubles. It is very appropriate in small rooms, as it adds a feeling of air, space and lowers low ceilings. However, it is better to avoid using such materials in bedroom decoration. The fact is that the glare created by the mirror surface strains the eyes and prevents you from relaxing.
Matte canvas
Matte finishes are optimal for finishing classic-style rooms. Their delicate pastel palette makes the room brighter and increases the space. At the same time, the ceiling looks as if it was painted with ordinary water-based emulsion or acrylic. The formation of glare on such material is excluded, so matte ceilings are perfect for an adult’s bedroom and a nursery.
Fabric cloth
Fabric ceilings are wider canvases than those made from film, so they do not form joints. They have a pronounced texture with a visible interweaving of threads. They have high strength. They are presented in a wide variety of shades and textures - mainly pastel colors. This is the most expensive type of suspended ceiling finish. Such fabrics are considered “breathable”. If necessary, such a ceiling can be painted, and it will again shine with fresh shades. It is not able to prevent leakage, but does not respond to temperature changes.
Satin ceiling fabrics
This decorative coating got its name due to a certain similarity with satin fabric weaving. For suspended ceilings, special PVC-based weaving is used.
The outer surface of the canvas is coated with a special composition, which, when light passes through, creates an interesting pearlescent sheen. The advantages of satin stretch ceilings include:
- A perfectly smooth surface on which dust does not accumulate.
- Creating a “warm” atmosphere in the room.
- The lighting of such a ceiling in the bedroom deserves special attention. Satin coatings reflect light in different directions, which helps create pleasant partial shade. There are no bright reflections in the bedroom that can irritate the eyes of a resting person.
Another distinctive feature of satin coatings is the presence of a rich palette of more than 120 shades.
Color selection
When giving preference to colors, you should adhere to the following recommendations:
- Harmony with other shades.
- Positive impact on the psyche.
- Personal desire of home owners.
In most cases the colors used are:
White
Classic, never goes out of style, gives lightness, fills with light. Combines with other tones and increases space. As an alternative, mixed ones are available: milky, cream, beige, light gray.
Black
It looks extraordinary, especially in a glossy design. Usually chosen for spacious rooms in a modern, hi-tech or loft style. Emphasizes the intimate atmosphere. To avoid excessive gloom, you should take care of additional lighting.
Brown
All shades, from sand to dark chocolate, add a touch of nobility. Used in the following styles: classic, modern, artsy art nouveau and neoclassical. Light ones are suitable for country and Provence.
Blue
Calms, pacifies, looks airy and cool. Reminiscent of summer, imitates a cloudless sky.
Blue
Blue, green and pink - relax, put you in a romantic mood.
Since red, orange and yellow evoke expression, they are not often used to decorate bedrooms.
Two-level ceilings
Two-level ceilings are a design that allows you to beautifully design a stretch ceiling.
This design allows you to hide defects in the ceiling and pipes. Allows you to combine different materials and colors of the stretch ceiling. Thus, you can make zoning of the room.
Do not forget that two-level ceilings are much more expensive than single-level ones.
Primary and additional lighting as a design element
Basic lighting is provided by a chandelier. It is hung in the center of the bedroom so that the rays fall on the ceiling and the top of the walls - in this position the light is scattered throughout the room. An alternative option is spotlights (spots). They are distributed evenly across the ceiling to maintain harmony, or in the form of an arc to divide into zones, or placed on the same line, which visually lengthens the room.
The appearance of the chandelier is matched to the interior of the bedroom. Classic and pretentious baroque will “accept” elaborate, multi-story designer lamps. Hanging spotlights look good in high-tech style.
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The height of the lamps is directly proportional to the size of the room. The lower the room, the smaller the chandelier should be.
Light sources are used as additional decor. Some options:
- Using an LED strip, individual fragments of the ceiling are highlighted. It is often placed between two levels to more clearly define the boundary.
- Spot spots help to zone the room and visually raise the ceiling.
- If you plan to have a place for reading and thinking in the bedroom, you can decorate it with a separate pendant lamp on a long chain. The light from such a chandelier will create comfort and intimacy. Such islands of light are one of the elements of the Danish style and life and “hygge” interiors.
An additional source is installed at the head of the bed. If the sleeping place is designed for a couple, install two lamps - one on each side. Floor lamps, sconces or table lamps are suitable for the bedside space.
Several spotlights are installed in the closet to make it easier to look for clothes.
The work area is illuminated by a table lamp. Since the bedroom is a private area, the lamp does not necessarily have to look like an office. You can choose something unusual or funny, but consistent with the color scheme and style of the other lamps.
