Glossy stretch ceilings: photo, design, views, color selection, room overview

For decorating the ceiling in the bedroom, neutral and light shades are suitable (as in the photo). Against the background of a light interior, you can create different styles by changing the color of the textiles.

Advantages and disadvantages

Before you go to choose a stretch ceiling, you need to study the pros and cons of this finishing material.

Pros:

• Hides the flaws of the main ceiling (irregularities, defects and wiring);
• The service life of the blade is more than 10 years;
• Easy to care for and unpretentious;
• They hide the crumbling whitewash;
• Do not store electricity;
• Attractive flat appearance;
• They are not afraid of high humidity, therefore they are suitable for installation in the kitchen, in the bathroom;
• Help keep the room warm;
• Does not hide a lot of space (minimum distance from ceiling to canvas is 2 cm).

Minuses:

• The high cost of complex structures;
• Manufacturing the individual size of the canvas is time-consuming;
• Lamps built into the canvas must be with a heat sink.

Types of ceilings by design

All ceilings are fixed to the walls with a special wall-mounted profile. The canvas is inserted into it and fastened using harpoon or harpoonless methods.

Sibling

Glossy single-level stretch ceilings require the least amount of material, time and money. They serve for a long time, are easy to care for, and are available in a wide range of designs and colors. Photo printing looks good on them. The combination of colors in the interior divides the room into functional areas.

Multilevel

Glossy multi-level stretch ceilings are mounted on a plasterboard structure, which allows you to make several levels. They hide communications well, you can provide good lighting in the work area, in addition, they beautifully decorate the interior. The second level can be of a simple geometric shape (semicircle, circle, "P", rectangle, ellipse).

Glossy stretch ceilings with illumination and a rectangle or ellipse in the center make a narrow room visually wider, a circle - higher, and the letter "P" and a semicircle highlight the zones. A glossy stretch ceiling in a room with complex and wavy shapes is suitable for the design of a nursery.

On the picture a two-level ceiling on a plasterboard structure simulates a clear sky and complements the overall design of the nursery.

Multilevel glossy stretch ceilings hide all defects of the main ceiling and are combined from matching colors and shapes. Most often, when choosing, they stop at two levels.

With drawing

Glossy canvases with a pattern can be selected individually. It can be a photo or a fairy-tale character, a pattern, a reproduction of a painting. Such a ceiling should be in harmony with the overall design of the room.

Lighting

Lighting plays an important role in creating a comfortable atmosphere and productive work. When choosing a chandelier, it should be borne in mind that the power should be no more than 50 kW, the design of the chandelier should not get very hot, the shades should not be directed to the canvas, sharp parts of the lighting device can break the ceiling. It is better to pay attention to spotlights, hanging chandeliers for central lighting, LED lighting.

Color selection

Colored glossy stretch ceilings are considered the most popular, as they accentuate the room. It can be both bright and classic pastel shades.

• White glossy stretch ceiling creates a feeling of cleanliness and spaciousness. Suitable for small rooms and rooms without good daylight. White can be taken as the main one, which will be diluted with another shade or a combination on the second level.

On the picture the living room seems even lighter due to the reflection of the light of the chandeliers from the glossy surface of the white canvas. In this case, the ceiling is the background, not the accent.

• Black shades can be used in spacious, light rooms and offices. It is better to confine yourself to a small glossy insert against the background of a red or white ceiling.

On the picture the glossy surface creates depth and the effect of a tall room. The black and white design looks stylish and accentuates the space.

On the picturethe accent black wall and sofa have become visual accents and support the choice of glossy canvas color.

• Beige the tone will create a neutral look and suit any style. Everything will depend on the textiles and interior furnishings.

On the picture the complex shape of the beige stretch ceiling gives the living room design individuality.

• Grey a glossy stretch ceiling in light shades will go well with white walls, brickwork and wooden floors. Gray will be in harmony with pink and white in interior items.

• Brown a glossy coffee-colored stretch ceiling will add coziness to the living room. It is suitable for classic style and modern interiors. A versatile color, just like beige. It can be combined with white and sandy tones to create zones.

• Red may look out of place in an apartment with small rooms, and red glossy inserts on a white background will create a bright accent in a minimalist living room. Deep red velvet shades will only be appropriate in wide living rooms with large windows.

On the picture the two-level red ceiling attracts attention and at the same time remains invisible, as the minimalism style requires.

• Blue shades are associated with clouds and the sea. Suitable for themed bedroom, baby boy, Mediterranean style kitchen and bathroom.

• Green the color relaxes and gives peace. This is a good solution for decorating the ceiling of the bedroom and hall. Vibrant greens will add a sense of summer and energy along with yellow curtains and a rug.

Green is soothing and relaxing. In the photo, the green glossy ceiling and accent wall look harmonious in the lounge.

Living room

The glossy stretch ceiling in the living room can be done in any color as the functionality of the room itself, its size and overall style allows. It is best to choose a two-level design that will allow you to combine two colors (both similar in shade and contrasting) and divide the living room into a reception area and a desktop area.

Kitchen

A glossy stretch ceiling in the kitchen will zone the space and illuminate the work surface. It can be used without fear to decorate the kitchen, as it is not afraid of moisture and fumes, does not attract dirt. In addition, it is easy to care for (if there are splashes or greasy stains, then it is enough to wipe them with a cloth and detergent without a strong onslaught).

Bedroom

The glossy stretch ceiling in the bedroom can be of any shape. This is a room where you can show your imagination in design, but if the stretch ceiling is luxurious enough and attracts attention, then you need to limit yourself to using other accessories. Both a single-level and two-level design with built-in backlighting, which will add romance, are well suited.

On the picture the bedroom in a classic style is complemented by a glossy black single-level ceiling, the emphasis is on furnishings and textiles.

Children

The glossy stretch ceiling in the nursery gives the child space for imagination. It can be a photo print, a combination of two colors or a "Starry sky" ceiling. Whatever design is chosen, it must be borne in mind that the colors should not overwork the child and that as he grows up, the drawings may bore him.

On the picture nursery for a boy looks stylish in blue. The ellipse stretch ceiling echoes with the accent wall and textiles.

On the picture a simple white canvas adds light to the nursery and blends harmoniously with the general style of the child's teenager.

Hallway

In the hallway, it is better to use a single-level design with spot lighting. For narrow corridors, white is suitable in combination with beige walls. If the hallway is medium in size, then you can make a two-level concave stretch ceiling with a contrasting glossy insert.

Bathroom

A glossy stretch ceiling in a bathroom is most often done in white, blue, or two-level, where both colors are combined. It is not afraid of moisture, so it can be used to decorate a bathroom.

On the picturea glossy single-level ceiling, glare and its snow-white color give the interior an extraordinary lightness and a sense of purity and light.

On the picture glossy red stretch ceiling with halogen spots installed around the perimeter.

Photo gallery

The photos below show examples of the use of glossy stretch ceilings in rooms for various functional purposes.