Suspended ceilings: types, materials, forms, design, color, lighting, photos in the interior

What is it?

A suspended ceiling is a structure suspended from a main partition. It is made from various materials and can have non-standard and interesting shapes.

Pros and cons

Advantages and disadvantages of these suspended models.

Types of suspended ceilings

There are two types:

• Modular... Consists of individual elements, they can be foam tiles, panels or slats.
• Solid... Looks like a regular, perfectly aligned ceiling. GKL sheets create an ideal surface and allow you to solve many design problems.

Types of false ceilings

The main varieties.

Rack

Durable and reliable slats have a very organic appearance and look great in almost any room.

In the photo there is a slatted suspended ceiling in the kitchen.

Grilyato

Consists of many cells. This lattice raster model looks light and weightless, and therefore does not weigh down the space at all.

Cassette

Individual modules can have different colors and differ in the type of surface. Cassette pendant models allow you to solve many decorative tasks.

Armstrong

They not only have a beautiful appearance and decorate the interior, but also perfectly hide various irregularities and defects in the ceiling.

Panel

Quite a popular type of cladding, which allows you to easily and quickly mount the desired structure.

Plasterboard

Differs in versatility, low price and huge variability of forms.

In the photo there is a hall with a white plasterboard false ceiling.

Varieties of materials

Materials used for manufacturing:

• Metallic. Strong, durable, moisture resistant, resistant to temperature extremes. They are a great option for a bathroom or kitchen.
• Plastic. Safe for health and very lightweight plastic models are not susceptible to mold and mildew.
• GVL and gypsum board. They are able to take any shape and create amazingly beautiful designs.
• Aluminum. They are characterized by moisture resistance, durability and fire resistance.Such models can become a functional decoration of almost any interior.
• Wood. Due to its naturalness and environmental friendliness, this material is a fairly popular type of decoration, both in city apartments and in private houses.
• Glass. Available in acrylic glass or frosted glass. They make a small room more spacious and visually expand the space.
• Mineral fibrous (Armstrong). They have a high level of sound insulation and resistance to moisture. With their help, you can create perfectly flat planes or ceilings with refracted shapes.

In the photo there is a suspended ceiling made of mineral fiber materials in the bedroom.

Texture options

Two types of textures:

• Matt. It resembles a regular painted flat ceiling surface.
• Glossy. Perfectly reflects light, and visually expands the space. Gloss brings originality and luxury to the interior.

Ceiling shapes

Thanks to the figures, you can diversify the appearance of the room and add originality to it.

Simple geometric shapes

Suitable for the decoration of any interior and allow you to embody a variety of modern design ideas.

• Round.
• Square.
• Rectangular.
• Oval.
• Triangular.

In the photo there is a living room with a suspended white rectangular ceiling.

Undulating

They look very impressive. Due to the difference in the frequency and height of the waves located on certain ceiling areas or around the entire perimeter, an original and individual design can be formed.

Curly

Complex curly models in the shape of a butterfly, flower or other intricate compositions allow you to set the room dynamism and significantly embellish it.

What designs are there?

By the number of levels, the following varieties are distinguished:

• Sibling. Popular view. Can be straight, curved or convex.
• Two-level. Visually, they can create a room with two zones. They look pretty attractive and unusual.
• Multilevel. Multi-tiered, 3-tiered and more structures can become a real work of design art.

In the photo there is a multi-level plasterboard ceiling in the interior of the bedroom.

Ceiling design and decor

Various ceiling designs can make suspended models unique.

With photo printing

High-quality printing, applied over the entire area or in part, allows you to decorate a room in an original way and set a certain mood for it.

Color

Two-tone pendant models with matching colors will create a bright accent on the ceiling space and make its design more complete.

Pictured is a living room with a two-tone white and green false ceiling.

Combined

Design made of plasterboard in combination with a stretch fabric, brings richness and interestingness to the interior.

Translucent

The amazing and luxurious appearance of this product will give the interior uniqueness and originality.

Stained glass

It looks very elegant. It will undoubtedly add status and splendor to any interior.

Stickers

Decorative stickers can easily and quickly transform, decorate the ceiling and add some zest, style and originality to it.

With stucco

Such products form a calm and romantic design and are an excellent indicator of good taste.

Ideas for drawings on ceilings

Photo collection with interesting drawing ideas.

Starry sky

The bottomless starry sky, combined with well-thought-out lighting, has an unusual, spectacular and luxurious look at any time of the day.

The clouds

They make the interior much cozier, more pleasant and add a touch of fabulousness to it.

Flowers

They refresh the atmosphere and radically change the design of the room, making it more airy and romantic.

The photo shows a suspended ceiling model, decorated with drawings in the form of flowers.

Patterns and ornaments

They add contrast to the interior and create an unusual and original accent in it.

Butterflies

They amaze the imagination with their realism and create a positive mood in the room.

Color spectrum

With its help, you can emphasize the advantages of the room, and hide the flaws.

White

It is a universal and most familiar solution that allows you to expand the boundaries of space and add volume and air to it.

The black

It looks really impressive and elegant. This contrasting design makes the interior much clearer and more noticeable.

Brown

This decor is quite relevant. It forms a deep design that grabs attention.

The photo shows a brown suspended ceiling in the living room.

Black and white

The design in black and white will create a powerful accent in the room.

Beige

Creates a soothing and warm design. This color is suitable for rooms in any style.

In the photo there is a living room with a multi-level beige false ceiling.

Blue

It makes the interior light and airy, and brings coolness to it, which is especially appropriate for rooms located on the north side.

Green

It has a relaxing effect and creates a calm design that is perfect for relaxation rooms.

In the photo there is a two-level green false ceiling in the bedroom.

False ceiling lighting options

The backlight is a very important element.

Backlit

It brings additional brightness to the room and makes the atmosphere much more comfortable, quieter and more cozy.

Spotlights

Various original location of spot lighting, allows you to give the room uniqueness and originality.

Chandelier

The classic chandelier is perfectly combined with pendant models. It illuminates the space well, but lowers the ceiling a little.

Pictured is a living room and a white plasterboard suspended ceiling combined with a chandelier.

Spots

They make it possible to direct the light flux in the right direction and set the appropriate mood, suitable for a certain time of day.

Soaring ceiling

Ceiling suspended structure with LED strip creates an optical illusion of soaring, due to which the space appears weightless.

The photo shows a soaring white false ceiling in the bedroom.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Various photos using hanging models in the interior.

Living room

Such designs will make the living room design original and memorable and harmonize the rest of the room's decor with each other.

Kitchen

Two-level or multi-level models will add volume and plasticity to the kitchen, and a variety of colors and textures will make any fantasy come true.

Bedroom

Ceilings with a variety of lighting, for example above the bed or in the curtain niche, will make the lighting in the bedroom soft and diffused. Their geometry and shape can be either austere or more calm and streamlined.

Bathroom

Moisture-resistant materials that are resistant to temperature extremes are perfect for bathroom decor. Suspended products can create decorative installations of any complexity.

Children

Designs with interesting styling will perfectly support the general theme of a nursery or a teenager's room. When choosing this decor, special care must be taken to ensure that the materials meet, not only aesthetic properties, but are also safe and practical.

Restroom

Hinged products in the bathroom must combine the requirements that will allow them to always maintain their neat appearance, despite the high humidity.

Balcony and loggia

Durable and reliable models made of metal panels or other components, suitable for an open balcony. For glazed loggias, you can apply any other type of finish.

Corridor and hallway

The ceilings in the hallway will add texture to it, greater depth and allow you to adjust the space.

Ideas in various styles

Design options for various style solutions.

Classic

Wall-mounted products with a matte surface in soothing colors will harmoniously complement an interior in a classic or neoclassical style. They will become the central bright element of the ceiling space.

Modern

Monochrome colors are perfect for a modern style. The most unusual shapes will be appropriate here, for example, semicircular, with a step or squares, which look stylish and attract attention.

The photo shows a modern style kitchen with a white and gray false ceiling.

Provence

Natural products in pastel colors are an integral part of Provence. They will add even more naturalness to the interior and emphasize the aura of a calm and simple French style.

High tech

Both intricate and complex shapes and simple neat designs that will not attract much attention, but at the same time will allow you to decorate the interior in an extraordinary way, are suitable here.

In the photo there is a high-tech living room with a white false ceiling in the form of squares.

Loft

Glass, plastic, metal or wood wall-mounted products, in combination with a lot of natural or artificial lighting, will bring a lot of space and freedom to the room.

Japanese

The basis in such models is a rectangle or square. Preference is given to natural natural materials in light and unobtrusive colors. The ceiling should look laconic, harmonious and as natural as possible.

The photo shows a modular suspended ceiling in a Japanese-style bedroom.

Selection recommendations

A few basic tips:

• For small rooms, do not use bulky hinged models, as they visually make the space even smaller.
• Single-level structures are suitable for rooms with a low ceiling height.
• In poorly lit rooms, it is not advisable to use complex designs in dark colors. Without the right lighting, they can be overwhelming.

How do stretch ceilings differ from suspended ceilings?

The speed of installation of the tensioning web is much faster, however, unlike hinged products, it will not be possible to install it yourself. Suspended models conceal much more room height. Stretch films are much easier to maintain, but more susceptible to damage.

In the photo on the left, the process of installing a suspended ceiling, on the right - a stretch one.

Photo gallery

Suspended ceilings create a perfectly smooth surface, hide irregularities and solve both aesthetic and functional aspects of the issue. With their help, you can create a huge variety of interesting and complex design projects.