Black ceiling in the room: design features, design, types, combinations, photos

The meaning and features of color

Black is the color of strength and mystery. It can create a sense of security from the outside world. But along with this, its use can lead to a depressive and depressed state. In many countries, black is referred to as a mourning shade. At home, it should be used in dosage to avoid the oppressive atmosphere.

• In a small room, a dark color can hide the space;
• Glossy material will help to visually enlarge the room;
• The black ceiling looks harmoniously with the contrasting color of the walls;
• Black is best used in open, light rooms.

On the picture glossy stretch ceiling that helps to visually enlarge the living room.

Ceiling types

Various finishes allow you to create a unique interior, and textures and materials highlight the selected shade.

Tension

One of the most common finishing options is a stretch ceiling. The canvas is stretched and fixed in the wall profile. Depending on the selected material, the surface can be glossy, matte or satin, the difference is in the visual effect and the width of the canvas.

• Glossy the surface will visually increase the area of ​​the room due to the mirror effect.
• Matt the material has no reflective properties and creates a backstage atmosphere.
• Satin the canvas has a silky surface, the light spreads gently over the surface. In addition, this finishing method hides irregularities.

Painting

For this finishing method, a flat surface is required. Painting is carried out in three stages: surface priming, application of the first layer, application of the second layer. For an even application, you need the right lighting, an energy-saving white light bulb.

Suspension

It is made of two types: from drywall and rack, it hides irregularities and allows you to create a multi-tiered complex structure. Drywall sheets are attached to the profile.

The rack type is assembled according to the mosaic principle, the slats are laid out in the wall profile. The rack-and-pinion material can be of any color and texture.

Wallpapering

Wallpaper is the simplest finishing option. This also requires a flat surface. An interesting interior solution would be pasting with photowall-paper, for example, with the image of the night sky.

Wood

Wood trim is suitable for country-style interiors, wood panels can be painted entirely black or partly in the form of beamed ceilings.

On the picture the wooden ceiling looks harmoniously with the contrasting color of the walls.

Glossy, matte or satin?

The appearance of the ceiling can drastically change the interior of a room. Various effects can change the area and style of the room.

Glossy

Used in small rooms. The mirror effect visually stretches the space.Gloss will be a good choice for black, despite the dark shade, the room will not have the oppressive feeling and effect of a low ceiling. The downside of the glossy material is the small width of the canvas; seams will be visible in a standard-sized room.

On the picture glossy stretch ceiling with a mirror effect.

Matt

The dark matte material creates a cozy backstage atmosphere in the home. The surface is non-reflective and will eliminate glare from light. Suitable for decorating a hall and a bedroom; in the kitchen, its use is impractical due to the difficulty in cleaning. The matt canvas, in contrast to the gloss, has a large width, which will allow you to make a finish without seams. The same matte effect can be achieved with wallpaper and painting.

Satin

The material is a cross between a matte and glossy surface. Visually, it has a silky surface, gently reflects light, but does not have a mirror effect. Finishing with satin fabric looks harmoniously in a classic and modern interior.

Combination with wallpaper

Black walls and black ceiling	A bold combination. Such a design will require bright lighting and an abundance of daylight.
White walls and black ceiling	Classic color combination. The contrasting white color of the walls will brighten the room and make it more spacious.
Red walls and black ceiling	The perfect combination for home theater decoration. Wallpaper can be plain or with imitation of brickwork.
Gray walls and black ceiling	The gray color of the walls looks harmonious with the dark top. Wallpaper can be with imitation of plaster.
Beige walls and black ceiling	Beige balances the color palette of the room. Black doesn't look so flashy.

Combination with floor color

Black floor and black ceiling	With a dark ceiling, marble subfloors or carpets look harmoniously. The walls should be made in a light shade.
White floor and black ceiling	A white floor will brighten the room, for practical reasons you can use a small carpet.
Gray floor and black ceiling	Rich color combination. The interior will be complemented by decorative elements in gold or metallic colors.
Wooden floor and black ceiling	The tree looks harmonious in any interior. You can use parquet, laminate or wood imitation linoleum.
Bright floor and black ceiling	Bright flooring will add color to the interior of the room.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Living room

In a spacious living room, you can use a matte surface and play of light. In the living room combined with the kitchen, a partial finish in a dark color will help to zone the space, dividing the cooking area from the resting place. The same effect can be obtained using a multi-tiered structure.

On the picture the ceiling is finished in black and white, thus visually dividing the space into functional areas.

A dark color is suitable for decorating a living room in a modern style. With timber beams or a ventilation pipe structure, you can get a loft or country style. For a small living room, it is more appropriate to use a glossy surface, the reflective properties will help to visually double the area of ​​the room.

Kitchen

For practical reasons, it is worth choosing a glossy surface, it is easy to clean. In addition, standard city apartments do not differ in spacious kitchens, which means that a reception with a mirrored surface will also help expand the kitchen.

The ceiling of the rack type or painted will look good. For bright lighting, you can use an abundance of spotlights and an LED strip along the kitchen set.

Bedroom

In the bedroom, black creates an intimate and backstage atmosphere. You should not use glossy surfaces, with them the room will lose its comfort. The design can be in several tiers or with a smooth transition from a dark to a lighter shade.

In a classic interior, a massive chandelier in a metallic or gold color will harmoniously look, which will become the main object of attention and give the bedroom a special charm. Spot lighting can be used for a minimalist and modern room.

On the picture bedroom in a classic style with a stretch ceiling.

Children

Decorating a children's room with such a dark shade will be an unusual interior solution. In a pure black color, the room will be gloomy; a combination with other shades would be a suitable option. A good idea would be to decorate with a photo wallpaper depicting the night sky, this option will support the light mood of the nursery.

Bathroom

The black top in the bathroom looks harmoniously with the contrasting light color of the walls and floor. Metal hinged panels will be the best choice. The interior will be complemented by interior details in black, for example, a mirror frame, coasters for soap and toothbrushes, and a vanity unit.

Corridor and hallway

Black color, passing on one of the walls, for example, with the front door, will stretch the space. Black trim looks more harmonious in open hallways that turn into the living room.

Balcony and loggia

Due to the abundant availability of daylight, the balcony or loggia will not seem small and dark. In combination with light walls, the interior will be complemented by a pair of bar stools or a beanbag chair. You will get a cozy place for morning coffee or evening relaxation.

Combination with other colors

Black and white

Classic color combination. Black can be used as a basis, and inserts or moldings are painted white.

On the picture black and white ceiling in a classic style with a voluminous chandelier.

Black red

Using a combination of black and red, you can get an Asian-style room. A smooth transition from one color to another is suitable for finishing a bathroom or hallway.

Black gray

Depending on the selected shade of gray, the interior will have a classic or modern character.

Black and gold

The combination of black and gold creates an atmosphere of luxury. Gold details can be in the form of individual decorative elements or a chandelier.

On the picture living room in a classic style with black and gold trim.

Black blue

Close tones are associated with the night sky or deep sea. Despite the dark shades, the interior of the room has a calming character.

Black-orange and black-yellow

The combination is suitable for modern and retro interiors. Bright colors can be repeated in decoration or furniture.

Ceiling design

Two-level and multi-level

As a rule, ceiling repairs of two or more levels are made of plasterboard. A similar design is suitable for a bedroom and living room in a classic and modern style. Finishing can be done in one color or in different shades. With the help of a multi-level structure, you can achieve the effect of a ceiling floating in the air, the illumination, recessed in one of the levels, will help in this.

On the picture the main color of the two-level ceiling is black, and the plasterboard insert is painted white.

Patterns and ornaments

The patterns can be done by hand painting or using wallpaper. The chosen pattern can support the overall theme of the room or become the main accent of the room.

With drawing

Modern technologies allow you to apply any image to the canvas. A light black background with a pattern is suitable for decorating a bedroom, a spacious living room or a nursery. The picture style will reflect the stylistic direction of the room.

Starry sky or galaxy design

An image of a galaxy or a starry sky is suitable for decorating a child's room. The drawing is applied by hand or by means of photo printing. The picture will be complemented by small spotlights.

On the picture a dark diamond-shaped ceiling depicting a starry sky.

With sequins

The glitter ceiling is perfect for decorating the kitchen and living room.The technology of the tension structure is used, fine-fraction reflective elements are applied to the surface, which creates a shimmering effect.

Round ceiling

A circular suspended structure will mark the center of the room or recreation area. Suitable for decorating a hall in a modern style.

Combined

The combination of drywall and tensioning element allows you to create complex structures, the central part can be decorated with a drawing.

With beams

Decorating with wood beams character for country and loft style interiors. The color may be different from the background or have the same hue.

On the picture matt black ceiling with solid wood beams.

Lighting

Light fixtures

Spotlights and spots look harmoniously in a modern interior. Directional light will highlight the necessary areas, as well as create a play of light on a dark surface.

A low pendant light above the dining table will help separate the cooking area from the dining area.

Chandeliers

Volumetric chandeliers will decorate the classic interior. In combination with black, a gold or metal chandelier will look especially chic. Such a choice of lighting is suitable for a bedroom or living room, it will look harmonious against a matte background.

Ceiling lighting with tape

With the help of the LED strip, the feeling of a ceiling floating in the air is created. The tape is hidden between the tiers. LED strip trim is suitable for high-tech interior.

On the picture small entrance hall with ceiling lighting with LED strip.

Skirting board selection

White skirting board will lighten the dark shade. In the contrast of colors, you can use massive decorative skirting boards, they will especially stand out. This option is suitable for a classic style apartment.

The black skirting board will increase the surface area, a beautiful relief will be visible, passing from the wall.

Also, the skirting board has a color that echoes the decor items.

Photos in different interior styles

Minimalism and hi-tech

A flat single-level ceiling is suitable for a minimalist interior. For high-tech style, you can use backlighting in the form of spotlights or LED strip. The interior is made in two or three basic colors.

Loft

The loft-style ceiling can be decorated with a pipe structure or ceiling beams, they can be the same shade or different in color. A roughly plastered black surface also looks good.

On the picture living room in loft style with ceiling decoration with metal structures.

Classic

A classic interior will be decorated with a matte or satin ceiling. The stylistic direction will be emphasized by an elegant ceiling plinth and a voluminous chandelier.

The choice of black color in the interior of the house will be an unusual and bold decision. The chosen finishing material will help to increase the space or give the room a special charm. With the right application, a black ceiling will brighten any room.