Photo: ventapotolki.ru A stretch ceiling can radically transform a room thanks to its mirror effect or delicate matte texture. It hides communications and greatly simplifies the installation of complex lighting systems. This is especially true in the hallway, which is constantly lacking space and light. If you are just planning a renovation, we are ready to tell you about all the advantages and features of this choice!
Types of texture
There are several types of surfaces.
Matte
Due to the perfectly smooth texture, which has no glare, stretch matte models look very neat. Such canvases fit perfectly into any hallway interior.
In the photo there is a corridor and a matte tension structure decorated with light bulbs.
Glossy
Transforms the room and visually expands its boundaries. The glossy surface creates unusual highlights and adds a little luxury and glamor to the corridor. Also, these designs in pastel colors are perfect for decorating the ceiling space above the stairs; they reflect light well and make the staircase lighter.
Satin
Satin fabrics look very elegant and graceful. They have a light pearlescent sheen and have the ability to change shade depending on the angle at which the light falls.
The photo shows a white satin stretch ceiling in the hallway.
Selecting a canvas
Stretch ceilings are made from two types of materials: fabric and film. The first is a dense weave of threads impregnated with polymers for strength. Fabric fabric is more durable. But there are much fewer color options than film. But it can be painted several times.
The fabric has another drawback. It gets dirty faster (due to its mesh structure) and is more difficult to clean: only the dry method is suitable. More dirt from the street gets into the corridor than into other rooms. Therefore, fabric ceilings are not the best choice.
The film sheet is made from polyvinyl chloride. The material is damaged by sharp objects. But it retains water in case of a flood and is easily cleaned with mild detergents. The maximum roll width is 3.3 meters. For standard corridors and hallways this is enough; there is no need to connect several canvases.
PVC film is available in different types of textures. Gloss reflects light best, thereby creating a mirror effect. This surface is selected for low rooms, including hallways with stairs in private houses. The smooth texture has the widest range, including dark, pastel and bright shades.
The matte ceiling does not produce glare. Colored surfaces are more saturated. In pastel color it serves as an excellent background for other furnishings.
The satin surface is similar to fabric. An unobtrusive shine appears due to partial refraction of light. The shade of the ceiling changes slightly at different distances from the lamps. The surface resembles mother-of-pearl.
Types of designs
The main structural models of suspended ceilings:
- Single-level. They have a very simple appearance, but at the same time they look very elegant in the room. Laconic solid models transform the hallway and add a touch of elegance to it.
- Two-level. This design not only looks very beautiful and allows you to realize any design ideas, but also visually raises the height of the room.
- Multi-level. A frame consisting of several canvases is a stylish and unusual interior detail. Such designs attract attention and emphasize the individual style of the corridor.
The photo shows an entrance hall with a single-level matte white stretch ceiling.
Corridor lighting and lighting options
A competent combination of ceiling structure with light elements can radically change the entire interior.
floating ceiling
This is a rather original solution. Thanks to special built-in LEDs of different shades, it seems as if the ceiling structure is floating in space.
Spotlights
They create bright and very high-quality lighting. They are very practical, do not require complex installation and have excellent performance characteristics. They can be placed not only strictly on the ceiling, but also used to decorate the box above the wardrobe.
Chandelier
Emphasizes the beauty and sophistication of the suspended ceiling structure. When choosing a “plate” type chandelier, you need to ensure that it does not have a metal base, which will heat up intensely, which is very dangerous for the tension structure.
Spots
Universal lighting devices emitting a directional stream of light. They are especially suitable for installation in small hallways, as with their help you can visually expand the space.
Ceiling colors in the hallway
Various solutions from delicate pastel shades to bright accent colors allow you to choose the most suitable model.
Black
The smooth, glossy black surface looks extravagant and brings a little mystery to the room.
The photo shows a hallway in light colors and a glossy black suspended ceiling with lighting.
White
It is a classic and more familiar color. White canvases significantly refresh the corridor and add space and air to it.
Brown
It looks warm and cozy. Interesting and multifaceted brown and its shades: chocolate or wenge, can be perfectly combined with both antique and modern interior elements.
Blue
Refined and refined color creates a peaceful and deep design.
The photo shows a fragment of a stretch blue ceiling in the hallway.
Lilac
It will add dreaminess and romance to the atmosphere, and give the room an elegant look.
Red
Attracts the eye and looks very impressive and bright. A red stretch ceiling always becomes an expressive and original accent.
Grey
This cool shade is an integral part when creating stylish interior solutions. Low-saturated gray creates a calming and relaxing atmosphere.
In the photo there is a corridor with a matte gray stretch ceiling.
Interior styles and how to choose the right ceilings
The numerous advantages of suspended ceilings allow you to design the ceiling in full accordance with the design of the rest of the spatial interior. Let's look at the most popular styles.
- Classic style. An abundance of light colors. Opt for a matte ceiling in beige, white, or gray. Splashes of gold are allowed; in combination with fittings on the doors and baseboards, this will look profitable and luxurious.
The classic two-tone ceiling with a predominant shade of coffee with milk is exquisitely complemented by double lighting.
- Modern style. Simplicity and clarity of lines, a minimum of details, mirror surfaces are characteristic of this style.
A glossy ceiling similar in tone to the walls would be the most correct solution.
- Scandinavian style. Matte or satin film in cool white, blue, and gray shades is most suitable. You can also apply photo printing of wood.
A stretch ceiling can add an impressive positive effect to the overall appearance of a corridor.
- Sea style. Draw waves, bubbles of water and sea fish on film, and you will hit the nail on the head. This is the most popular design option for bathrooms, but no one blames the use of marine-themed photo prints outside the bathroom.
This design creates the largest number of decor variations.
Ceiling Design Ideas
They give the room an even brighter, stylish and unusual look.
With photo printing
Canvases with patterns and various 3D photo printing can enliven even the most austere interior of a corridor, visually adjust the space and add comfort and warmth to it.
The photo shows a stretched fabric with photo printing in the interior of the corridor.
Combined fabrics
Tensile structures in combination with plasterboard are a fairly common solution, which will be the best option for a small hallway that needs to be visually increased in size.
In the photo, the hallway and suspended ceiling are beige in combination with a white plasterboard structure.
With an image
A great way to add uniqueness to a room or completely change its appearance. Such tension models allow the interior to sparkle with completely new and bright colors.
In two colors
Various two-color combinations, such as orange with blue, brown with white or yellow with purple or other combinations, allow the hallway to acquire a stylish and modern look.
Figured
A very interesting design solution that provides the opportunity to create intricate compositions to increase the height of the hallway and give it a slight asymmetry and an unusual appearance.
Which stretch ceiling is best suited for a hallway?
When talking about which tension fabric is better to choose - fabric or PVC, it is impossible to identify specific patterns. After all, in this room there are no conditions that could damage the condition of the canvas or lead to its premature damage.
However, considering the choice from a more practical point of view, we can come to the conclusion that PVC coating in this case is the best option. This is because this room is located near the front door, which means the entry of dust and other mechanical contaminants from the street is inevitable.
Fabric sheets, due to their “breathable” porous structure, can absorb them. While it is much easier to remove them from a film surface using a damp cloth or a light soap solution.
It is also worth noting that film coatings can be repainted up to 4-5 times. For these purposes, acrylic paints are used, which perfectly cover the previous decor. They allow you to quickly update the interior, without large material investments and the need to carry out large-scale repair work.
But if functionality does not come first for you, then in no case limit your desires. Moreover, such a coating looks much more noble and sophisticated.
In addition, the textile option is suitable for decorating a particularly large space. Such coatings can be up to 5 meters wide, which will allow the use of high-quality seamless fabric.
We should not forget about the material side of the issue. PVC coatings are more affordable, because synthetic materials are used for their production.
While fabric fabrics are created using natural fibers, which are famous for their safety for health and hypoallergenic properties. Accordingly, their price is higher.
Forms of tension fabrics
There are many different ceiling shapes, these include square, round, triangular, as well as:
- Oval.
- Rectangular.
- Arched.
- Complex figures.
The photo shows a corridor and a suspended ceiling with a square box.
Photos for non-standard rooms
With such canvases you can easily decorate a hallway of the most non-standard sizes and shapes.
Narrow corridor
For decorating this space, matte materials in light colors are more acceptable. A glossy dark-colored film will add depth to a narrow room and raise the ceiling.
Long
Light models, combined with well-designed lighting around the entire perimeter or in the center, will give a narrow and long corridor additional volume and lightness.
Small hallway
Glossy models, thanks to the mirror effect, will add scale to a small room. Such small corridors are most often found in apartments such as Khrushchev. Proper placement of light and the play of reflections from the gloss will help to visually expand the boundaries of space.
L-shaped room
Matte or satin fabrics in light shades would be especially appropriate here.
The photo shows a matte stretch ceiling in an L-shaped corridor.
Gloss or matte – what should you choose for the corridor?
Glossy or mirror surfaces are ideal for small spaces. They allow you to visually raise the ceiling and make the space free and voluminous.
Moreover, to aggravate this effect, the walls of the corridor can also be decorated with mirrors: elongated vertically or even full-length. They can be located on the walls or serve as doors in built-in wardrobes, creating a single composition and refracting light in the right way.
Matte ceilings are a decor option for large rooms with high ceilings. They look perfect in interiors in classic design, as well as in styles such as art deco and loft.
All the sophistication of such a coating can be further emphasized by using graceful lamps with twisted elements or a luxurious textile lampshade. Don't forget about satin fabrics. They are most often chosen as an alternative to matte ceilings.
They have an interesting fine-grained texture that resembles cotton fabric. At the same time, they are not devoid of a slight shine, which in turn fills the image with a pleasant silkiness.
