Features of lilac color in the interior
The palette of shades used to create a living space can be bright, active or calm, peaceful. Respectively:
- Light lilac tone will bring a touch of tenderness and sophistication.
- Saturated lilac will add presentability and originality.
- Calm lavender will set the color scheme in a laconic interior.
Varieties of ceilings
Due to the variety of building technologies, several options for ceiling coverings can be made. The glossy stretch ceiling will reflect the light and expand the volume of the room. The painted surface will reveal the depth of the lilac shade and its velvety.
Stretch ceiling
Available in glossy or matte finish. The first will create the effect of reflection of space and visually increase the volume, and the second will look muted and neat.
Plasterboard suspended ceiling
Plasterboard construction is a frame, therefore, it allows you to apply any design technique and resolve the issue with the distribution of additional lighting points. Drywall is great for various types of finishing work, followed by painting or wallpapering.
Painting
Plastered and painted ceiling is simple to perform, but it looks impressive. The palette of colors allows you to play with colors. The amount of pigment during tinting adjusts the brightness. And the texture of the paint creates the desired finish: matte, glossy or satin.
Wallpaper
Can be smooth or textured. Modern wallpaper can imitate any finish: painting, decorative plaster, stone, brick, fabric, etc. Geometric prints will accentuate Scandinavian style, vintage patterns will brighten the classics, and wallpaper will add a twist.
Photo of ceilings with different textures
Depending on the finishing materials used, you can get a glossy, matte or semi-matt (satin) finish.
Glossy
The most common solution for renovation is the use of a glossy stretch ceiling made of PVC film. There are also special paints with a texture that reflects light.
Matte
There are fabric stretching materials, special paints and matte textured wallpapers. The monochrome, velvety surface of the flooring creates a cozy atmosphere in the room.
Satin
A surface painted with semi-matt paint or a satin-effect stretch material looks natural, gently reflects light and hides minor imperfections in the finish.
Combination options with other colors
A lilac tone, seemingly complex in combination, harmonizes perfectly with all calm shades: white, beige, gray, while acting as an accent.
Lilac white ceiling
The combination of lilac and white is the most successful and win-win.
With gray
Lilac unfolds advantageously against a gray background and dilutes the monochromatic design.
What walls and wallpaper will fit the lilac ceiling?
In order to extinguish the activity of lilac in the interior, the walls must be made background, for example, white, gray, beige. Pink also works well as a companion color.
Wall color | Description | Photo |
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Pink. | In the photo, the combination of pink and lilac favorably emphasizes the geometry of the children's room. The dyeing matches with accessories and textiles. | |
White. | In the photo there is a lavender ceiling against the background of white walls in a cozy bedroom interior. | |
Beige. | In the photo, beige walls combined with a warm lilac tone on the ceiling, which looks cozy and boudoir. | |
The gray ones. | In the photo, bright purple accents dilute the monochrome kitchen-living room in gray tones. |
Examples of design and shape of ceilings
The lilac color itself acts as the center of the composition and sets the tone in the formation of the interior concept. There are many design options.
With photo printing
Stars or delicate orchids, made using photo printing on a tension structure, can create a unique interior. This color scheme will suit any room.
With drawings
Patterns, drawings, frescoes made with paints will help to reflect the inner world of the owner of the room.
Two-tier
An interesting ceiling in several levels can be monochromatic or two-tone to emphasize the height or accentuate. And from the point of view of technical design, the levels can be used for additional lighting or placement of ventilation systems.
Round shape
The tension round design makes the room organic and cozy, delimits the space, highlights the center of the room and is perfect for a bedroom, nursery or living room.
Undulating
A curved or wavy ceiling design not only decorates, but also visually delimits the room, making it possible to additionally highlight the zones. The stretch canvas reflects natural and artificial light.
Ceiling lighting ideas
Depending on the chosen design of the stretch ceiling, various types of additional lighting are used:
- Backlight.
- Chandelier.
- Light bulbs.
Photo of ceilings in the interior of rooms
Lilac tones will fit into any style. It is only necessary to correctly combine shades and materials.
Living room
The living room is considered the central place in the house, so it should be cozy and presentable, as in the photo. The stretch canvas reflects light and expands the space in the hall.
Kitchen
A kitchen set should be comfortable, ergonomic and visually pleasing to the eye. Lilac furniture and a sparkling stretch ceiling will accentuate your own kitchen style and set the mood for delicious meals.
Bedroom
The bedroom is designed to pacify and tune in to relaxation.Lavender is the best color for calming, meditation and healthy sleep.
Children
The lilac color in the interior of the nursery can be neutral, creating a background for the toys and hobbies of the child, or maybe active, as in the photo.
Bathroom
A purple stretch ceiling in a bathroom can create a sense of intimacy and boudoir.
Corridor and hallway
The lilac color in the entrance area will welcome you with coziness and set the mood of the whole house.
Which curtains are best for you?
Depending on the expected effect, the curtains in the interior should be accent or dissolve in the color space. The same active tones are suitable for a bright stretch ceiling, for example curtains in lilac colors... And light shades will require the use of laconic textiles.
Photo gallery
The lilac color on the ceiling does not look trivial and allows you to create an interesting interior. Thanks to the large palette of shades, you can embody the unique design of your home.