Red ceiling in the interior: features and photo selection

The meaning and features of red

The color is complex and undoubtedly eye-catching. Red is active and influences the psychological side of a person. It can raise your heart rate, excite and quicken your breathing. A person with an unstable psyche should give up this shade.

• Red is a warm shade and will look good in a room on the north side.
• To prevent the room from appearing low or dark, reds can be combined with lighter shades.
• Shades of red harmonize well with white, beige, gray and black.
• To make the room look low, you can use a stretch canvas with a glossy surface.

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Tension

There are two types of stretch ceiling: PVC and fabric. Most often, PVC material is used to decorate an apartment, the surface is durable, even and can have any color and image.

On the picture spacious bathroom with a red stretch ceiling.

Installation is carried out according to the general principle, the canvas is stretched and fixed in a pre-fixed wall profile. In order to straighten the PVC material, it must be heated; under the influence of high temperature, the web stretches.

The fabric does not require any additional efforts, the material is elastic and stretches on its own. There are three types of canvases: glossy, matte, satin.

Painting

The good thing about a painted ceiling is that you can find the perfect shade of red that you want. Painting is performed on a pre-prepared flat surface. The effect after application can be glossy and matte.

Suspension

The suspended structure can be made of different materials, but the principle of fastening is the same.

Drywall

In the conditions of an apartment or a residential building, the most popular way is a plasterboard ceiling. Plasterboard sheets are attached to a pre-fixed frame. The design can be either simple single-level or have an unusual multi-level shape.

Rack, pvc panels

Ceilings made of PVC panels and slats are assembled according to the mosaic principle. PVC panels are good for bath and toilet, they are not afraid of moisture and will not rust over time.

Cassette

The cassette type is more in line with the office style. Cassettes are made of plastic, they can have different colors and degrees of transparency.

Wallpapering

A simple and effective way of finishing. Pasting is performed on a prepared flat surface. Wall murals look interesting, a thematic drawing on a red background can decorate any room.

Plaster

An old and proven method of finishing, the surface will look beautiful due to the reliefs and textured irregularities that play in the light.

Tile

Ceiling tiles have recently been rarely used in the decoration of an apartment; they visually conceal the space.However, with proper use, the interior can be interestingly decorated due to the texture and beautiful relief.

Appearance

Glossy

A shiny mirror surface will visually make the room more spacious, despite the red tone. Gloss is suitable for interior decoration in a modern style and will be a good interior solution for compact spaces.

On the picture rest room with a bar area. Thanks to the bright lighting and mirrored surfaces, the room does not appear dark.

Matt

The matte surface will enhance both modern and classic styles. Matte stretch ceilings have wider canvases, which allows you to finish the room without seams. The surface is not reflective.

Satin

The satin fabric gently reflects the light of the chandelier and other lighting fixtures. The surface resembles a silky smooth surface and will look good in an interior with any stylistic direction.

What kind of wallpaper is right?

In a company with a red ceiling, light wall decoration will look good, wallpaper of a neutral shade will compensate for the bright red color. A dark palette can make a room look dark and overwhelming.

Table of color combinations of walls and ceiling

What color of the floor matches the red ceiling?

Floor color	Description	Photo
Red	For this combination, it is better to choose a light palette of wall decoration.
White	The white floor will contrast with the red color and will accentuate it.
The black	The combination is bright, bold and effective. Suitable for rooms with bright natural light.
Grey	The combination will look good in a modern or country, minimalist, high-tech and loft style.
Under the tree	Wood flooring will work well with beige walls and red ceiling elements.

Ideas for decorating the ceiling in the interior of rooms

Kitchen

The red ceiling can overlap with other furnishings and finishes. It will be interesting to look at a combination of a bright ceiling and a kitchen set with the same shade of red. To prevent the design of the kitchen from becoming pretentious, it is worth adding a neutral shade to the decoration or furniture.

An interesting option would be a red and white two-level design, the combination is calmer, but the design will retain its “zest”.

Living room or hall

The living room is a place where bold decisions in design and decoration are allowed. Smooth bright red single-level ceiling is perfect for a minimalist and modern interior of the hall. An unusual texture on a light red surface will "play" in the light, and a multi-level plasterboard structure will become the main objects of attention in the room.

Bathroom

For a bathroom, it is necessary to choose a material that is not afraid of high humidity and does not deform over time due to temperature changes. PVC panels and PVC stretch fabric will be the best option for decorating the ceiling, the classic finishing option is tiles - practical and stylish.

Red tones can be combined with elements in wall or floor decoration.

Bedroom

Red is bright and passionate, but at the same time bold and risky. For the decoration of the bedroom, you can choose a combination of two colors, with a calmer shade. A pure scarlet shade can cause excitement and irritation, for the sleeping area it is better to choose deep dark shades, such as crimson, dark red, ruby.

Children

In the children's room, it will be interesting to look at a multi-level backlit design or canvas with photo printing.

Corridor and hallway

Red will look good in open hallways or corridors with plenty of natural light. A mirrored surface will help increase the space.

Ceiling color combinations

Red and white

A white tone will have a calming effect on a bright red. The combination is contrasting and stylish. Suitable for interior decoration in a modern, minimalist, high-tech style.

On the picture compact kitchen. Due to the mirrored surface of the ceiling and the combination with white, the room does not seem small.

Red-black

The colors are bright and aggressive and are best used to decorate spacious and well-lit spaces. A good combination for a home theater, looks impressive and does not reflect light.

Red-green

The combination resembles a flower bud; it looks bright and juicy in the interior of the room. For such a combination, it is better to choose a light shade of red.

Red yellow

The combination of yellow and red looks good in the interior of the kitchen, living room or nursery. This color combination can be combined in a picture or several levels.

On the picture compact kitchen. Red and yellow are found in decoration and decorative elements.

Red gray

The gray tone "cools" the hot red. A perfect combination for a modern interior. Gray or red details can be decorative or part of a structure.

Design and shape of ceilings

Two-level and multi-level

Ceilings in several levels are made of plasterboard construction. This finishing option looks good in both classic and modern interiors.

In the classic design, the corners and shapes of the ceiling are even and symmetrical, they can be complemented by stucco moldings and ceiling plinths on a red background.

On the picture spacious living room. The two-level ceiling is made of plasterboard with an insert of glossy red canvas.

In a modern interior, the shape can be unusual, and the material can be different, for example, a plasterboard construction on the lower level and an insert from a stretch canvas on the second.

Patterns and ornaments

The red color may well be in the form of a pattern or ornament on a light surface. In this case, the ceiling will attract attention and the room will remain bright. Patterns will help to emphasize the thematic direction of the interior.

With drawing

The volumetric drawing will become the center of attention. Stretch ceiling with photo printing or hand painting will make the interior unusual and unique. Photo printing allows you to apply any images to the canvas, in the design of an apartment it can be red roses, stripes or abstraction.

With sequins

Sparkles of gold or silver create a play of light and play on the ceiling. This option would be a good idea for a nursery and living room. A stretch ceiling with a shiny surface will not fade over time and will not lose its appearance.

Round

The suspended structure, in addition to the classic square or rectangle, can be in the shape of a circle. Thus, you can zone the space and make the interior original.

Combined

Different materials can be used in multi-tiered structures. For example, combine a drywall construction with a stretch canvas. The insert can have an unusual texture, a different color, or a three-dimensional image.

With beams

The beams will harmoniously fit into the interior of the country, loft, Provence. The volumetric structure will decorate the high ceiling of an apartment or the attic of a country house. In a standard apartment, a few straight beams on a flat surface will be enough.

On the picture room in a bohemian style. The ceiling is finished in red with beams, stucco moldings and curly sheets.

Lighting

Light fixtures

Lighting devices play an important role in creating a picture of a house. Spot and recessed luminaires can be used as main lighting, distributed over the entire surface and as an addition to chandeliers and large lamps.Spots and pendant lights will focus the lighting on a specific area.

Chandeliers

In a room with high ceilings, a pendant chandelier with an adjustable length will look harmonious; it will adjust the height of the space. On the contrary, in a room with a low ceiling, the best option would be plate-type ceiling chandeliers, they take up a minimum of space.

Ribbon backlight

Additional lighting is created with the help of LED strip. Drowning the ribbon in the space between the tiers creates the feeling of a ceiling floating in the air.

On the picture living room in neoclassical style. The red ceiling is matched to the carpet and decor items.

Skirting board selection

Considering that the red color is quite bright, the baseboard for it should be selected either in a neutral shade, or close, such as the color of wood. Black skirting boards can be a striking accent and overlap with other interior items.

What styles does it suit?

Modern

The modern style allows for the use of bright colors. In the interior, minimalism and high-tech, red will become a bright spot against the background of plain walls.

Classical

For the classical direction, calm restrained tones are characteristic. When choosing a red shade, deep dark tones and a matte finish are suitable options.

On the picture spacious living room in classic style. The ceiling is decorated with white stucco moldings and wooden plinths on a matte red background.

Country

In a rustic country style, the ceiling can be made from wood painted red slats or complemented by natural wood-colored beams.

Loft

In a loft interior, red can occupy the entire surface of the ceiling or be part of a hinged structure, such as ventilation pipes or beams.

Photo gallery

Non-standard color choices will make the interior unique. When renovating, you should pay attention to the finishing of all surfaces; the colors should be combined and harmonized.