Today, there are a lot of ideas for decorating the ceiling. The variety of materials, colors and fixtures will allow you to realize the most daring ideas. Some of them can be done on your own, while saving a good amount that would have gone to pay for the services of repairmen. Considering that the cost of such services is significant, it is easy to figure that by doing most of the work yourself, you can save a significant part of the budget, which will be spent on other needs. But it is not always possible to do without the services of professionals. For example, when installing suspended or multi-level plasterboard ceilings.
Before starting the repair, a design project should be drawn up, where all the nuances will be taken into account. To draw up a work plan, you need to decide what materials will be used, what colors will becomebasic how everything will fit together.
It is worth considering the right choice of finishing materials. It is not at all necessary to choose expensive finishing elements; repairs can be made more affordable. For example, install plastic panels or paint the ceiling. Wallpaper is a viable alternative. Having made a choice in favor of one of these solutions, you can spend a much smaller amount of money, despite this, having received a ceiling that is quite suitable both in terms of its operational properties and in appearance.
This article will look at the pros and cons of each option.
Repair in different rooms
Each room in an apartment or house has its own purpose, so there are some nuances when choosing a ceiling.
Design of the ceiling in the living room
Almost any option will do for this room. The main thing when choosing a ceiling design in the living room is that it blends harmoniously and combines with other interior details.
The living room is usually the largest room where many people gather: relatives, friends, etc. The ceiling simply has to be beautiful and with good lighting. In addition, it must be made in the same style with the entire interior. For the design of the ceiling in the living room (photo above), the following finishing materials are suitable: wallpaper, drywall, painting and suspended ceilings. The choice is large, so you can choose an option for every taste.
The design of the ceiling in the living room (photo isdemonstrates) can be single-level (flat) or two- and multi-level. The color of the material depends on taste.
Design of the ceiling in the bedroom
You can use the same principles as when choosing a ceiling in the living room. The only thing is that you need to choose a calm interior; for lighting on the ceiling, you can limit yourself to one small chandelier. For the design of the ceiling in the bedroom, materials are suitable: plastic panels, tiles, wallpaper. Add fun decor, such as photo-printed wallpaper, posters, or paintings, to add style.
It is important to pay special attention to the design of the ceiling in the bedroom (photo attached). This is what each of us sees, waking up and falling asleep. It should be pleasant to look at and set a good mood for the whole day.
Equally important is the design of the ceiling in the bedroom (photo above) in children. For a children's room, as an additional decor, you can use a variety of wallpaper with photo printing with cartoon characters, fairy tales or computer games. If the walls in the room are low, it is a good idea to use vertical stripes that will make the room visually higher.
Kitchen ceiling design
When choosing materials, it should be taken into account that this room is characterized by high humidity, temperature fluctuations and pollution from various sources. Therefore, the finish must be reliable, durable and resistant to all kinds of physical influences. The stretch ceiling in the kitchen looks good (design, photo attached toarticle). You can choose drywall or suspended. The best and inexpensive option is to bleach or dye.
The bright (in the original and in the photo) design of stretch ceilings in different colors in the kitchen looks very original, which combines favorably with the kitchen set and wall decoration. Also acceptable is the classic version - a white ceiling.
Decoration in the bathroom
Requests for the properties of materials for finishing the bathroom are similar to materials used for the kitchen. In order to prevent the formation of fungus, the ceiling surface must be treated with an antibacterial primer. That is why wallpaper or plasterboard constructions are not used for decoration. The ideal option would be a suspended rack ceiling.
Surface design should be based on the general style of the room being renovated.
Decoration in the hallway
For the hallway, you should choose light materials so as not to darken the room once again. Therefore, you need to abandon colors such as black, brown, and other dark shades. An excellent option would be a ceiling with additional lighting.
Various housing options
When choosing a ceiling for different housing, there are also some points to consider.
For "Khrushchev"
For the bathroom, choosing the right modern ceiling design in Khrushchev is not as easy as it might seem at first. A small area and low walls - this adds difficulty to the realization of the interior. Therefore, it is not very advisable to choosesuch types of ceilings when several centimeters of wall height are lost. Moisture-resistant wallpaper, painting or whitewashing is ideal.
For a new building
New buildings, of course, differ from old buildings both in area and in the height of the walls. But here it is worth considering one nuance - new buildings tend to shrink for several years. As a result, small cracks may appear, so the painting option should be used with caution. For the design of the ceiling in the hall (photo attached), bedroom, living room, suspended or stretch ceilings are best suited. Minor damage to the ceiling surface will not affect them in any way.
For a private home
When working on the design of the ceiling and repairs in a private house, one should remember about practicality. Ceilings must retain heat, so it is worth using various heaters. For example, mineral wool, polystyrene foam or other similar materials.
Lighting Ideas
The choice of lighting fixtures depends directly on the design solution of the ceiling. To determine the type of lamp, first of all, you need to consider the shape of the ceiling. It can be flat or multi-level.
Undoubtedly, one chandelier in the center of the room is considered an easier way. Nevertheless, one must take into account such a circumstance as the window in the room. How much natural light is in the room depends largely on the preference of the lighting fixture. For example, in a bathroom, hallway or toilet, there are usually no windows at all.
When building multi-levelstructures use several light sources at once. For such a ceiling, it is more expedient to use LED bulbs. They have a long service life and economical energy consumption. Recently, LED light bulbs have become very popular. They are often used in the design of the ceiling in the hall (photo attached), bedroom and other rooms.
Next, we will analyze the most used finishing methods.
Painting and whitewashing
This method is one of the most popular. Often used in the design of the ceiling of the hall, bedroom, kitchen. In this case, it is not necessary to be limited to only one color, such as white. With the help of color, you can create completely different shades of the appearance of the ceiling and decorate it in an original way.
But nevertheless, choosing such a finish, you will have to face certain difficulties. In order not to stain the rest of the surfaces with paint, you need to be very careful, carefully cover the floor and walls with polyethylene or newspapers. Also, the surface of the ceiling before painting must be perfectly aligned, otherwise the final version will look untidy. This method is considered quite economical, but laborious.
Wallpapering
Wallpaper includes a wide range of ceiling designs. They make it possible to decorate it with various patterns, drawings, and the color palette is also multifaceted. Wallpapering itself is considered an easier job, unlike painting or whitewashing. And also when decorating the flow with wallpaper, it will be possible to avoid pollution associated with painting. This is the advantage of wallpaper, but there is alsosome cons.
As well as for painting, for wallpapering you need a leveled surface without visible flaws. For the kitchen, you should choose materials with the property of moisture resistance so that they can be washed if necessary. There is such a type of finishing material as liquid wallpaper. They are a kind of plaster, which is quite an acceptable option for the kitchen. Most often, this ceiling design is used in the hall, living room, bedroom.
Plastic panels or plates
This method is one of the fastest and most convenient. Small irregularities are allowed on the surface of the ceiling, which can easily be hidden under such plates. The gluing process is quick and easy, any non-professional can handle it. A distinctive feature of this finishing material is that it is moisture resistant, which is why it is ideal for the kitchen.
There are several advantages of this type of ceiling surface design:
- Long service life.
- Moisture resistance.
- Additional soundproofing features.
- The ability to hide minor defects and irregularities in the ceiling.
- Affordable price.
- Resistant to mechanical damage.
In addition, when installing plastic panels, you can use small LED lights to illuminate the room.
Decoration with plasterboard constructions
Due to the design features, it becomes possible to implement a variety of ideas in terms of design. It should be noted,that when used in rooms with high humidity, it is desirable to use special varieties of drywall. There are such types:
- GKL - drywall sheet;
- GKLV - moisture resistant plasterboard sheet;
- GKLVO - gypsum plasterboard moisture resistant and fire resistant.
Multilevel ceilings
With the help of drywall constructions, it is easy to make multi-level ceilings with additional protruding parts and railings. In addition to lamps, you can use lighting around the edges of the levels, which will look very fashionable. This ceiling design looks great in the hall.
Dignity of drywall constructions
These include:
- Safety. Drywall is an environmentally friendly material. It also has the property of fire resistance, which is also related to safety.
- Economy. Compared to, for example, a stretch ceiling, drywall is considered a more economical option.
- Hiding communications. Under drywall constructions, you can hide wiring and pipes from prying eyes. But it is worth remembering that with this option some space is lost, the height of the walls decreases.
- Possibility of installation on any surface. For such a ceiling, it is not necessary to level the surface, as, for example, when painting or whitewashing.
But with all the obvious advantages, installing such a ceiling is a rather laborious process, you cannot do without the help of professionals.
Varieties of false ceilings
Excluding installations manufactured withusing GKL, one must not forget about the ceilings, which are built using certain types of boards, including MDF, and also made from sawdust fiberboard.
The obvious positive aspects of the listed materials include the fact that they can look similar to other facing materials: tiles, stone, brick and wood. Among other things, both MDF and fibreboard have the same advantages as drywall sheets.
Modern False Ceilings
Suspended ceilings are considered quite popular, apart from the fact that the price is not very cheap. In their appearance, they resemble constructions made of slabs and drywall, as they are also frame. Frames are made from wood or metal alloy. In addition to the advantages inherent in hemmed ceilings, suspended ceilings also make it possible to mount ventilation. There are several varieties:
- Rack-and-pinion. They are characterized by a high degree of fire safety, as well as resistance to mechanical damage. In addition, they are unpretentious in maintenance and are not prone to pollution.
- Cassette. Due to the special strength and durability of the decorating panels, they are often used in all kinds of administrative and commercial buildings.
- Mirror. Of course, mirrors can visually expand the space. Why this type of ceiling will be most suitable in the case of low walls.
- Armstrong. This type of ceiling, due to its low price, is consideredvery popular. Installation is absolutely not difficult, and the design of the room becomes very nice. In addition, they have an increased level of thermal insulation.
Stretch ceilings in the interior
Stretch ceilings are an expensive design option. These popular coatings, among other things, are considered very practical. Using this sheathing method, as well as when using suspension and hemming systems, you can hide visible wiring, protruding pipes and other communications.
According to some experts, the use of stretch ceilings makes it possible to withstand the consequences of possible flooding from neighbors from the upper floors. This becomes possible due to the fact that this ceiling has good waterproofing properties. The design of stretch ceilings (photo below) is very different. Widely known variety of textures and colors. Texture can be glossy or matte.
Of course, the disadvantages of this ceiling option include the fact that their installation is considered more difficult than other analogues, which requires the participation of skilled finishers. In addition, they are prone to punctures and scratches, especially from the action of piercing things. It is also necessary to mention the high cost, such repairs will be out of budget for many. A photo of the design of the stretch ceiling (other motives can be used in the kitchen) conveys its beauty, for which many people spend money.
Designing the ceiling yourself
With a strong desire, there is an opportunity on our ownfind tempting ideas and bring them to life with your own hands. Naturally, it would be good to read the recommendations and instructions, as well as watch useful videos with master classes. If we talk about the current approach to the design of ceilings (photos are available in the article), then you need to take into account some trends:
- Firstly, for small rooms with low ceilings, it is best to choose monotonous options for light shades.
- Secondly, for country houses it is preferable to choose the design of noble woods.
- Third, it is very important not to forget that glossy and mirrored ceilings make great combinations with matte walls and floor surfaces.
So, we looked at what the design of ceilings is like, photos of possible options. Do not doubt your ability to implement original ideas. Even when motivation and knowledge run out, you can use the experience of proven craftsmen and interior design experts at any time.
