Stretch ceiling in the kitchen: varieties, selection tips and interesting ideas

Many have already fallen in love with such a format for ceiling coverings as stretch ceiling, and often it is installed in the kitchen. However, before creating such a cover in your kitchen, you should find out what it is, what types of suspended ceilings are, and how you can interestingly design this element of the kitchen. Answers to all these and other questions will be presented in detail in this article.

A stretch-type ceiling in the kitchen has many advantages that help many make the choice in favor of such a ceiling design. The advantages of a stretch ceiling include the following characteristics.

• The material from which it is made is environmentally friendly.
• The coatings are resistant to open fire, which is especially true for those kitchens on which gas stoves are installed.
• Versatility, which manifests itself in the fact that the stretch ceiling fits any interior concept due to the diverse design options.
• Dust does not accumulate on the tension coating, and a harmful fungus does not form.
• A huge advantage is the durability of the products when they are used correctly. Such ceilings do not fade even after many years of service.
• Care for the coating is very simple. If contamination does occur, then in most cases they can be easily removed with a damp or even dry cloth.
• A significant plus is the protective function of such a ceiling from flooding by neighbors.The canvases can hold up to 100 liters of water per 1 m2, which will allow you to gain time in case of such an incident. And it will be possible to drain the accumulated liquid without much damage to the material, just by making a small puncture.
• Due to such a ceiling it is possible to mask pipes, various communication systems and other necessary elements that violate the general aesthetics of the kitchen design.
• This type of ceiling can be an additional zoning tool if the kitchen is combined in one room with a dining room or living room.

However, do not forget about some of the negative characteristics inherent in this ceiling coating.

• There is a risk of blistering on the coating if temperature differences occur in the space between it and the ceiling itself. To avoid this, it is necessary to carefully treat the surface before installing the tensile structure, rid it of various cracks and cracks.
• The width of the structures of European and domestic production is most often limited. Not always this size is enough to cover the entire kitchen. Therefore, it is necessary to make seams between the canvases. They subsequently become the most vulnerable areas of the entire coverage.
• Installing a stretch-type ceiling takes from 5 to 10 cm of the original height of the kitchen.
• The PVC coating after installing such a design can exude a not very pleasant smell for some time.
• Installing a stretch ceiling is not the easiest procedure and often costs a lot.

The texture of the material for suspended ceiling structures is divided into several varieties, each of which has its own unique characteristics.

• Glossy Canvases are products with an overflow that reflects light and makes the kitchen space more spacious due to this effect. It is best to make small kitchens this way. Caring for the product will not be difficult - just use a microfiber cloth and, if necessary, a window cleaner.

• Matte False Ceilingon the contrary, it does not have shine. It looks very neat, since the seams on such a design are usually invisible. In appearance, this coating is similar to putty, and since it does not reflect light, its color does not play additional shades. This is a very appropriate quality for the interior of kitchens decorated in a classic style.

• Satin ceiling tension type combines the features of the above types. It has only a small gloss on the coating, which is able to reflect light. This is enough to slightly visually expand the space of the kitchen. It is noteworthy that caring for such structures is very easy, even if it comes to cleaning them from traces of soot. However, remember that photo printing is not applied to this material, and the palette of colors for its design is not as wide as that of other varieties.

• Vinyl Ceilings traction types are not as common as the previous options, however they are the ones that are most able to prevent flooding of your kitchen. However, the installation and operation of products made of such a material requires increased accuracy, since they are very unstable to mechanical stress.

• Drywall Coatings differ in that they are one of the easiest to install. Due to the flexibility of this material, it is possible to construct multilevel tension structures of various shapes from it. A remarkable property of this material is its ability to pass air, which will not allow mold and fungus to form in the space between the ceiling itself and its coating.

• It is also worth noting that in addition to PVC, stretch ceiling material is fabric. It may contain interesting design elements and look very aesthetically pleasing. However, the fabric is unable to protect you from being flooded by your neighbors, as a plastic coating will.

• Tension type ceiling coatings with photo printing Suitable for spacious rooms or for those combined with the living room. Photo printing is applied to the original coating on an individual project. It can be any kind of ornament, landscape, animals and many other options, so that the ceiling in the kitchen becomes truly unique. Also, such a decoration of the coating can be fragmented and determine the dimensions of the entire canvas or the concept of the interior.

• Also remember that combined stretch ceiling. In multi-level designs, glossy patches can be created to further emphasize using light in a specific area of ​​the kitchen.

Tension-type ceiling structures are also classified according to the number of their levels. The most popular is a single-level tension coating, which is a ceiling that forms one plane. Very often it is matte products that are designed this way. This option is optimal for small and medium-sized kitchens, in which there is no need to separate zones. Also in standard apartments, such ceilings are optimal, since they do not greatly conceal the height of the ceiling.

Two-level analogues differ in that in addition to the main plane, the tension element forms another plane one level below the first. As a rule, the second layer has a curved shape, for example, is located along one of the walls of the room and has a wavy silhouette of the border. It is in the level below that the fixtures are most often built in, with the help of it a dining room or a cooking zone is highlighted.

It is also important to remember that glossy ceilings in the interior of the kitchen can be painted in various colors, the choice of which depends on the materials and texture of the coating itself, and on the direction of the interior in which the room is decorated. The following types of color schemes are available.

• Light colors such as white, beige, milk look great on glossy designs. They allow not only to additionally visually increase the space of the kitchen, but also reflect more light in small rooms.

• For matte and satin products, white, beige, as well as other pastel shades, for example, powdery, peach, light blue, are also suitable.

• Of the color solutions, it is also worth highlighting the two-color ensemble for multi-level designs. The level that occupies most of the ceiling may be lighter, while the lower of them is painted in a bright tone, for example, red, yellow, orange or pink. However, remember that the amount of such intense color should not be too large.

• Fans of modern concepts often opt for the design of a stretch ceiling in the kitchen in dark colors. These shades include black, as well as dark blue or purple. In order to compensate for the gloom that will certainly be created by such a coating, it is necessary to correctly install the lighting. In this case, it is desirable that natural light also penetrate into such a room in large quantities.

• For the classic style, as well as Provence, you should choose light matte shades. For more modern concepts, it is permissible to dilute the pastel with bright elements or patterns.If you gravitate to minimalism, choosing, for example, the Scandinavian style for your kitchen, then opt for white or gray stretch-type ceilings.

Even choosing the main type of design, texture and color, you need to think about specific details, making up the complete design concept of the ceiling.

• Particular attention should be paid to lighting, as it will also form part of the appearance of the ceiling in the kitchen. It is possible to make the arrangement of lighting devices central, point, and also linear. With the help of light, you can highlight the cooking zone or the dining part of the kitchen. You can also combine all 3 options with each other, making the room's space even brighter, while creating a harmonious combination of lighting fixtures on the ceiling.

• Glossy canvases can be designed to match the texture of various other materials, such as suede, leather or even marble.

• Installing a matte two-level ceiling in a classic style, adhere to the symmetry in its forms. If you prefer more modern styles for your kitchen, then you can experiment with the silhouettes of the lower tier.

• Remember that patterned ceilings, especially those made using 3D technology, are an accent detail in the interior. In order for this technique to succeed, the pattern must be in harmony in color with the fittings of the kitchen or accessories.

• You can also apply photo printing along the border of the lower tier. This technique will further highlight a specific area of ​​the room.

• If you make the lower tier of the stretch ceiling a wave according to the outline of the kitchen set, then it should be formed with the help of small size built-in lighting fixtures arranged in a row. This will not only add light to the working area of ​​the headset, but also highlight it as a separate kitchen area.

The process of choosing kitchen stretch ceilings involves taking into account a number of nuances, on which not only the preference of a particular product will depend, but also the range of options for consideration.

• The first and main criterion is the size of the kitchen. For a small kitchen, for example, an area of ​​9 square meters. m or for placement in "Khrushchev", it is worth considering samples in which there is only one level.
• It is better to purchase products that come with a built-in ventilation grille with a diameter of 58 mm.
• Please note that the guarantee includes conditions such as coverage maintenance in the event of flooding. Doing this procedure yourself can be difficult, and calling a wizard will cost about 4,000 rubles.
• Note that the higher the class of the product, the worse it resists burning, so give preference to models whose class is not lower than KM-4.
• To visualize how the ceiling will look in a classic or modern kitchen, you can use the services of computer modeling of the design of the room. This will help you determine the design of the coating and its color.
• If you, in addition to decorating the ceiling, also update the wallpaper on the walls, make sure that they are combined in design. If there are abstract drawings on the ceiling and on the wallpaper, then the harmony of the room may be disturbed. If the stretch ceiling is planned as an accent element of the kitchen, then it is advisable for him to choose a modest plain wallpaper.

If you have not yet chosen a suitable design option for your stretch ceiling in the kitchen, then Pay attention to the following interesting ideas for designing a kitchen room with such a coating.

• The central part of the two-level design in a rectangular kitchen can be decorated with a pleasant light green color, and the side elements can be made white and spotlights are mounted in them.

• Using a three-level ceiling, you can make a semicircular silhouette of the coating, combining rich powdery and white colors in it. Also, the harmony of the bright part of the stretch ceiling with the kitchen textiles will be an additional plus.

• For black-and-white kitchens, hanging canvases, designed in the same contrast, which combine elements of geometry, can be used.

• The pastel blue set with a matte surface can be combined in color with a single-level ceiling coating of a tension type.

• To diversify the look of the white stretch ceiling, you can add elements such as LED stripes to create color illumination.

See how to properly draw up a suspended ceiling in a kitchen in the next video.