Beams A beam is a load-bearing structural element that supports the floors. But even such a functional thing can be put to the service of beauty.
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Caissons There are many ways to simulatetraditional caissons. This effect can be given to the ceiling, for example, with the help of trompe l'oeil painting. But there are also more ingenious options. A modern alternative to caissons can be a wooden lattice and even a high-tech design made of glass and metal. Another option for a ceiling with caissons is a suspended ceiling with built-in lamps. In addition to decorative functions, caissons can also solve practical problems: they improve the acoustics of the room.
Complex decorA spectacular ceiling isnot necessarily stucco or painting. You can give a neutral interior a distinct "face" by other means - for example, a wicker ceiling or create a complex metal structure - "web". If these examples inspire you to feats, keep in mind that a complex ceiling is incompatible with chandeliers and other pendant lights. You will have to make do with either built-in lamps or wall-mounted light sources.
Photo printing Using photo printing on the surfaceAlmost any image can be applied to a polyester stretch ceiling: create an imitation of monumental painting or decorate a room with an XXL photo. Another option for the same decor is to cover the ceiling space with posters and then varnish it. On the one hand, the second option is much simpler - you can implement the idea yourself. On the other - if you need to update the ceiling in an already finished interior, then stretch structures will significantly simplify the task - no garbage occurs during installation work, so there is no need to cover the floors and walls, or take furniture out of the room. Unlike suspended plasterboard structures, which "eat up" about 10 cm from the height of the room, stretch ceilings lower it by only 3-4 cm.
Glass Glass roof in our climateconditions - this is a real luxury. There is always a risk that bad weather will fall on your head. It is best to equip the roof with a heating system (like in cars), otherwise in winter you will have to constantly clear it of snow. Sliding structures will require absolute tightness, and fixed glazing is only suitable for rooms that have other windows. In addition, you should think about a system for accessing such a roof from the outside in order to be able to wash it.
Stucco molding From the plastic gypsum mass, you canfashion everything that you want. It's a sin not to use it! For the classic interior, traditional rosettes and cornices are best suited, the ceiling with stucco will also look spectacular in the interior built on a mixture of old and new.
MatsMats are an essential elementoriental interior, but they can also look good in a modern home. The wicker ceiling softens the severity of the lines and brings an element of surprise to a well-thought-out and functional room.
Mirrors A mirrored ceiling visually increasesthe height of the room, like no other. But this is a frontal approach that puts a lot of pressure on the psyche. A more humane option is materials with reflective surfaces: steel sheets that reproduce what is happening below without unnecessary details or silver leaf that reflects only flashes of color and light - this is quite enough to make the room higher. The only downside is that such decor is difficult to implement and requires considerable financial costs. A simpler and more economical option is a PVC stretch ceiling with a strong glossy shine.
Unconventional techniques«Star» ceilingsis often done in children's rooms, but this is far from an indisputable technique. But in a living room maintained in a classic style, such decor will bring an element of shocking. Another interesting option is stucco molding highlighted with color. Bright colors on the ceiling space will require an impeccable sense of color and the ability to accurately imagine at the earliest stage of work how the room will look after the renovation. A historical ceiling with lost painting can be restored, or it can be simply "preserved". Usually boiling drying oil is used for this. But for smooth surfaces, another "preservative" is suitable - plexiglass.
Architect Zaha Hadid doesn't like flat onessurfaces and right angles. It is not surprising that the ceilings in the hotel she designed have a complex curvilinear shape. The bulges give the space a strict rhythm, and the built-in lighting enhances this feeling. Visual techniques It is not necessary to visually expand a small room with decor. On the contrary, you can emphasize its intimacy. For example, with the help of fabric stretched in the form of a tent. This technique allows you to hide an unsightly ceiling or one that requires repair. Bedrooms are most often decorated this way. Just make sure that the fabric is treated with a dust-repellent impregnation! A feeling of coziness can also be achieved by painting the walls and ceiling the same color. Wallpaper can be used for finishing surfaces with the same success. Among other things, such a uniform finish helps to "dissolve" the border between the walls and the ceiling, smooth out the complex configuration and asymmetry of the room.
