Starting a conversation about the modern design of the apartment, experts pay great attention to the topic of stretch ceilings. Such a solution will help to make any room aesthetically beautiful and attractive. Today, glossy ceiling coverage is gaining immense popularity. It is ideal for the living room.
Features
From a technical point of view, the stretch ceiling is a cloth impregnated with polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It is a durable material that has a number of advantages. It is suitable for any premises: shopping centers, offices, private houses and city apartments. Modern designers most often offer 2 options: glossy or matte coatings. The first are suitable for miniature and spacious rooms. The glossy texture can visually expand the space, and the shine will give the living room light and novelty.
The matte texture of the ceiling coating looks no less impressive. It is ideal for rooms of different sizes with high ceilings.
Unlike glossy, matte texture looks more restrained and conservative.
Advantages and disadvantages
Glossy stretch ceilings attract attention with their amazing “mirror” shine. In addition, gloss has a number of significant advantages.
- Presentable appearance. A room with a glossy stretch ceiling looks simply luxurious. However, designers are not advised to overdo it with a similar brilliance. If the room is made in dark colors, then the mirror coating should be a gentle pastel shade.
- Environmental friendliness. PVC is considered a safe material, since it does not emit toxic substances, does not have a pungent odor, and also does not lose its amazing luster over time.
- Universality. Suitable for all rooms, including the restroom. It does not deteriorate due to moisture and high temperatures. Glossy ceilings are also relevant for the bath and pool.
- Strength. If the neighbors from above flooded the apartment with glossy stretch coatings, then the damage will be minimal. The fact is that this ceiling is able to withstand about 100 liters of water per square meter. In addition, after drying, the coating will not lose a presentable appearance.
Despite all the advantages, the glossy ceiling is not without drawbacks. Modern designers warn apartment owners that this coating quickly gets dirty and stains are visible on it. It will not work to remove pollution with ordinary water.
For these purposes, it is necessary to purchase a special cleaning product, the cost of which is quite high.
Glossy cold shine should not be chosen for the hall, which is located on the north side. Such a tone will give the darkened room even more “cold”. In addition, photo printing does not fit well on a mirror coating. In this way, Decorating a glossy finish with an original 3D pattern will be quite expensive.
In spacious living rooms, it is problematic to create a seamless mirror finish, so it is best to choose a glossy texture for a miniature room. Note that Do not make a similar ceiling in the bedroom or office, as excessive glare can quickly tire your eyes.
Constructions
Stretch ceilings may be as follows.
- Sibling. The easiest option, which requires minimal material and money. They are characterized by durability, easy to care for and have an extensive color scheme.
- Layered. They are attached to the construction of their drywall, which creates several levels. A similar ceiling fits into any interior of the apartment. The second level is most often geometric shapes (rectangle, circle or ellipse). Multilevel glossy coatings perfectly hide the flaws of the main ceiling. Most often, owners of urban apartments choose a black and white color combination for this solution.
Glossy stretch ceilings with a pattern are no less popular. "Mirror sky" in the apartment can be decorated with an original pattern or create a reproduction of a famous picture on it. An important role in an apartment with glossy stretch ceilings plays lighting. Spotlights, massive chandeliers and LED bulbs are ideal.
Color Choice and Fashion Design
Mirrored ceiling with glossy texture can have different shades. The most popular are the following colors.
- White. A light coating with a glossy texture looks cozy and cute. Great for a compact living room with north-facing windows. The snow-white glossy ceiling goes well with furniture in dark colors. The black-and-white interior in a classic style looks especially impressive.
- The black. Spectacular color with beautiful highlights is relevant for a spacious "sunny" room. It goes well with furniture of bright and saturated colors (red, blue, pink, orange). The design of the hall with a black ceiling is chosen by bold and creative natures who are not afraid of experiments.
- Grey. A glossy mouse-colored ceiling blends well with light-colored wallpapers and wooden floors. Gray ceiling coverage in harmony with pink and blue home decoration.
- Chocolate. The rich tone is perfect for a compact and spacious living room. It can be combined with cream and sand interior elements.
- Red. Bright scarlet glossy ceiling is chosen by the owners of spacious apartments. This option is suitable for the interior in the style of Scandinavian minimalism.Red ceiling coating in harmony with black, brown and gray furniture
Glossy stretch ceilings of blue and light green colors look no less impressive. These tones are relevant for miniature rooms that are located on the shadow side.
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