The term “suspended ceiling” in itself means that the structure is mounted on a wall or suspended from a draft ceiling. In most cases, we mean a crate or a metal frame, where the ceiling is fixed.
Advantages and disadvantages
False ceilings are considered one of the most common ceiling design options. Most often, they are made of drywall - this material has quite significant advantages.
- The ability to create a wide variety of design options. To date, manufacturers have created and tested installation technologies for multi-level ceiling structures with complex curved elements.
- Environmental friendliness. Drywall is a material made of gypsum and cardboard, these components do not contain harmful and toxic substances, therefore, they can be used safely in residential premises.
- Practicality. Installation of suspended ceilings does not require preliminary repair of floor slabs and surface leveling, and any defects in the draft ceiling will be hidden behind a dense frame.
- Universality. Drywall finish can be done with different materials: wallpaper, decorative plaster or paint. In addition, mirror inserts and other decorative elements are easily attached to the gypsum plasterboard.
- Installation of a false ceiling allows you to effectively hide any engineering communications, install luminaires of different types and organize complex combined lighting systems.
- Drywall Ceilings look very impressive and in appearance do not differ from matte tension structures.
- Affordable cost - Another significant plus, which contributes to the great popularity of suspended ceilings.
However, there were some shortcomings. Keep in mind that the stretch ceiling will “eat” at least 4-5 cm of the room’s height, therefore the use of such technologies in rooms with low ceilings is not practical.
Drywall is not particularly hydrostatic, because installation of ceilings is permissible only in rooms with a low level of moisture, in the bathroom and in the kitchen it is better to use other materials. Of course, you can buy GCR with a green marking, they do not lose their performance in a humid environment, but even such panels will not withstand direct contact with water, if you break through the pipe or flow from above - the ceiling must be guaranteed to be replaced.
Installation of a plasterboard ceiling is a difficult matter, it is unlikely to cope with it independently without special skills, and it will take quite a lot of time.
The suspended ceiling structures also include aluminum rack ceiling. The advantages of this design include:
- ease of installation;
- durability;
- fire and water resistance;
- the ability to install any lighting system.
There is only one drawback - such a ceiling, like gypsum plasterboard, conceals the height of the room. Such options are often used in offices, although for private houses decorated in high-tech or loft style, such a solution can become very harmonious.
In wooden houses, the ceilings from the lining look very impressive, in recent years, in most cases, it has been used euro lining - it is distinguished by the smoothness of the surface, special impregnation, as well as a furrow for removing moisture and ventilation.
Types of designs
There are single-level, multi-level and combined ceilings.
Single-level involves the creation of a flat surface by installing drywall sheets. Such solutions look pretty simple and fit well into standard apartments. In order to make the coating look more stylish and decorative, the design uses combinations of several shades for zoning the room, the use of chandeliers and spotlights is not forbidden. Single-level ceilings are optimal in standard rooms, which are already overloaded with decorative elements on the walls and furniture.
Two-level and multi-level ceilings suggest the presence of relief. Thanks to the flexibility of the material, you can give the ceiling any shape, and if you additionally paint them in different shades, you can get a real work of art.
Combined Stretch Ceilings suggest a combination of plasterboard elements and fragments of the stretch fabric, due to the difference in textures and shades, you can realize any design fantasy in the interior.
Color scheme
As for the shades, there is no and there can be no restrictions. Traditionally, the upper part of the space is decorated in white or very light nude tones, but more and more designers are moving away from the standards. Nowadays any color of suspended ceilings is allowed - the main thing is that it harmoniously blends with the overall color scheme of the interior.
Perhaps the only taboo will be a matte black color, while the gloss of the same color can effectively complement a room decorated in bright colors, and with well-chosen lighting, the reception can even visually expand the space, making it more elegant and stylish.
Design options
When choosing ceiling design options, the cheapest and easiest technology will be painting, in a more complex version - applying a pattern, picture or photograph. The use of decorative plaster on the ceiling is most often combined with any other materials.
For lovers of rich and intricate interiors, stucco molding can be a good option. - you can perform it in a classic version of gypsum, or you can use polystyrene foam plates, they will not require much effort from you - you just need to select the appropriate relief and stick it on the ceiling. Such an imitation is often very original, from it make "pseudo-wooden" beams that adorn the interiors in the style of a loft or country.
Stretch ceilings in combination with plasterboard look spectacular - thanks to the reflection of light, stylish visual effects are created.
How to choose?
False ceilings look perfect in spacious rooms with high ceilings. However, with proper design, even in small rooms of 6x4 m in size, they can look very impressive. In this case, special attention should be paid to the backlight, which plays an important role in the perception of the room. Most often they use lamps of different colors, due to which an interesting play of light is created, or they rely on their unusual placement. Of course, both options can be combined, but this can create an excessive decorative load on the room.
The lighting system can be open and closed. In the first case, the luminaires remain visible, creating accents on the functional areas, and in the second, the backlight itself is invisible, but gives a soft diffused light that fills the room with cosiness and warmth.
Options that combine both of these solutions always look stylish - in this case, hidden lamps are placed around the perimeter. Thus, the structure is visually lifted, so that the room becomes more spacious and higher.
The ceiling structure for the hall is usually complemented by hinged decorative elements, in the nursery use zoning - Separate the rest area and the game color. In the bedroom, flat ceilings are usually preferred.
Beautiful examples
The ceiling made of drywall in the power of "starry sky" looks very impressive in the living room. Such an unusual design has become popular for quite some time, but its relevance has not diminished over the years. This design looks really fantastic. "Star" ceilings are suitable for people who are inclined to contemplation and love at home to relax from the hustle and bustle of life.
A good solution may be diagonal and frame suspended ceilings. Each of the levels of such ceilings can have a figured shape or be made in the form of a wave.
Modern technologies for the design of hinged structures allow you to create the most unusual, which differ in the number of levels, color scheme or lighting features. You can always choose the very idea that you like.
See how to make a ceiling of drywall with your own hands in the video below.
