These days, high ceilings are not an interior problem, but rather a plus. After all, you can always create several levels of drywall without losing the space necessary for comfort.
Such lighting, for example, in the bedroom, creates a romantic mood that does not leave and does not let go in the morning.
Positive aspects of two-level ceilings:
- hides all the flaws in the ceiling that don’t even need to be corrected
- such little things as pipes, cables or something else that is not aesthetically pleasing will remain behind the drywall
- savings on dismantling work and replacing parts of the ceiling
- additional visual zones are created
- The height of the room changes, which creates a unique atmosphere.
The ceiling can serve as lighting or as a platform for a chandelier, pendants and all other ceiling attributes.
But don’t forget about hidden diode lamps. This way you won’t lose the effect of the ceiling flying, it seems to float with the help of light, because all the fastenings are hidden.
Quirky or unique, it's up to you. But among all these ceilings there are truly design masterpieces that can be divided into:
- wavy ceilings
- ceilings in the form of geometric shapes
- fantastic ceilings
- stepped ceilings
- ceiling dome
- ceiling with molding
- ceiling in stucco style.
The popularity of ceilings has grown very quickly. The only thing she lacked was material available in supermarkets.
But as soon as the material became affordable, ceilings became an integral part of the modern interior, even in private homes.
Nowadays, a plasterboard ceiling can even be made in 3D style. It looks unique and is very surprising, if, of course, you put in enough effort and imagination.
Advantages and disadvantages of two-level stretch ceilings in the bedroom
Among the main advantages of two-level ceilings are the following:
- quick installation of the structure;
- lack of preliminary surface preparation process;
- many design variations;
- wide range of colors;
- safety;
- moisture resistance;
- long service life;
- ease of care;
- multifunctionality;
- practicality;
- fire resistance;
- convenience;
- non-susceptibility to mold and fungal formations.
Illuminated ceiling option
Along with the numerous advantages of suspended ceilings, made in two levels, this design has a number of disadvantages that must be taken into account when installing it in the bedroom.
- Complex installation process requiring professional knowledge and skills.
- Quite a high price.
- Susceptibility of the outer surface of the ceiling to damage from cutting objects.
- Requires the installation of a special type of lighting that produces minimal heat.
- Mainly suitable for large rooms.
- Due to the levels, the height of the room is significantly reduced.
- The coating is not installed in non-residential spaces.
In the photo of stretch multi-level ceilings, the tendency of their primary use for the bedroom is noticeable. Such ceiling structures look aesthetically pleasing and appropriate in hallways and living rooms.
A two-level ceiling is an ideal solution for a cozy bedroom
Tension system. Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages include the following:
- the base surface does not require careful preparation;
- a multi-level ceiling allows for zoning of space;
- variety of colors and textures; light sources can be installed on the structure, creating the necessary lighting in any area of the room; LED strip lighting can also be used for zoning;
- fire safety, strength and light weight of the structure;
- the surface of the tension structure allows you to hide behind it the wiring that is supplied to light sources and other communications;
- suspended ceilings are not susceptible to the effects of fungi or mold;
- retains water during leaks and restores its shape after drying;
Stretch ceiling after a leak
- The cloth is non-toxic and odorless.
Flaws:
- complex installation of a two-level structure; the ceiling can be damaged by a sharp object;
- high price;
- The lighting of the room is organized by light sources with reduced heat generation.
What types of suspended ceilings are installed in the room?
Types of two-tier stretch ceilings in the bedroom
Among the variety of ceiling structures made in two tiers, 3 types of ceilings stand out: matte, glossy and satin.
- Glossy or varnished designs - endowed with a shiny surface with a mirror effect and high cost. Gloss expands the space and increases the height of the room, which is important for small rooms. When installing lighting fixtures, you should avoid lamps with lampshades that resemble a plate in shape. Thanks to the shine, even in the photo you can distinguish glossy two-level stretch ceilings for the bedroom from other types of structures.
- Matte designs have a rough surface and lack shine. When choosing matte ceilings, canvases in neutral tones predominate: white and gray. From the outside it appears that the ceiling is simply painted. They have a low cost. The advantage of a matte texture is the ability to use lighting fixtures of any shape and size and create an atmosphere of warmth, comfort, and tranquility in the room.
- Satin fabrics are best suited for bedrooms, have a silky surface and will fit perfectly into any interior. Designs of this type have become an intermediate link between glossy and matte surfaces. They have many advantages and no significant disadvantages. Outwardly respectable, do not glare.
Classification of panels by type of material
Fabric ones are more durable, made of polyester fabric, but they are more expensive. This design lowers the ceiling by at least 15 mm. Fabric sheets are produced with imitation of different textures: suede, velvet, satin and others. Fabric is more resistant to heat from light sources than film. The photo below shows the interior with a fabric tension structure.
Fabric stretch ceiling
You can hand-paint the surface of such a canvas or decorate it with your favorite print, creating an exclusive bedroom interior. However, the choice of colors for fabric canvases is not as wide as for film ones.
Photo of fabric design with print
Film ceiling structures have higher moisture resistance, and their components are cheaper. Such ceilings can have any surface. However, their installation is more labor-intensive. The ceiling cannot be used at low and high temperatures. Such designs lower the main ceiling by 40–50 mm. Film canvases are usually monochrome and are available in different colors. There are also canvases that have two or more colors, the so-called soldered ones.
Interior with film construction
The surface of the canvas is susceptible to damage from sharp objects. Therefore, light sources without sharp edges and protrusions are selected for it.
Attention! If your room is spacious, then a fabric ceiling will suit you to create a seamless structure, since film ceilings are up to 2 m wide, and fabric ones are up to 5 m wide.
Options for lighting a suspended two-level ceiling in the bedroom
The bedroom is a place that should be conducive to the most comfortable rest, distraction from the outside world and peace. When using a two-tier stretch ceiling in a bedroom design, the lighting of the room should be appropriate: not be too bright and intrusive. It is best to use neutral lighting; if you want to decorate the room, you can use colored lighting. The presence of different modes will allow you to switch the glow depending on the time of day, which is very important in the bedroom.
Important! The preliminary stage of installing a tension structure should be thorough insulation of the electrical wiring.
In a two-tier ceiling design, you can use several options for modern lighting fixtures:
- LEDs and LED strips;
- neon strips or individual light bulbs;
- optical fiber;
- Spotlights;
- glowing cord duralight.
Standard chandeliers can be used as an additional light source. Each selected lighting element is securely fixed on a two-tier structure. The most common type of suspended ceiling lighting is LED strips, supplemented with spotlights. Using several lighting options at the same time, you can zone the space or place emphasis on certain interior elements.
Interesting lighting combination option
The choice of lighting depends not only on the personal preferences and financial capabilities of the owner; it is important to take into account the dimensions of the space, as well as the design style of the room. Properly selected lighting is not only a way to influence the visual perception of space, but also an opportunity to provide an atmosphere of home comfort and warmth. When choosing lighting for a two-tier stretch ceiling, you should consider the following factors:
- the benefits that LED lamps can provide;
- safety provided by LED elements and spotlights.
The colored lighting should match the color scheme of the tension structure. It is important to distinguish between the use of shades belonging to cold and warm color schemes. Lighting elements can be placed on the ceiling in the form of different geometric shapes, asymmetrically or in a straight line. The lighting gives the ceiling volume, as if lifting it in the center. The internal glow will create the image of a light, “floating” space. An alternative option for installing a stretch ceiling is to design a separate niche for lighting.
Illumination in the form of a starry sky is highlighted in a separate level
Photos of the best designs in different styles
Designs in a classic style are suitable for the bedroom. Natural tones and textures without flashy shades.
The classic option is a white stretch ceiling.
If you like hi-tech and minimalism, you can equip a blue, gray or white film ceiling with neon or LED lighting. Modern means white, peach and olive colors. In spacious bedrooms, baroque style with a complex ceiling in several tiers is appropriate.
This ceiling goes well with any other colors, gives a feeling of cleanliness, and visually increases the space.
Stretch ceilings will last for many years, so it is important to make the best choice!
Rules for installing two-level suspended ceilings in the bedroom
Installing a tensile structure is a process that requires compliance with certain rules, among which the main ones are:
- Prepare a sketch of the future ceiling, especially for craftsmen without relevant experience.
- Assemble the main frame. First, the shape of the structure is determined, sketches are made and attached to the ceiling. When installing a two-tier ceiling, it is important to observe the order of connections and clearly measured dimensions. To add strength and extend the service life of the main frame, it is made of a metal profile. The minimum distance from the ceiling to the lower tier of the structure is 15 cm
- The next step is to attach the upper part of the structure. First, the ceiling is marked, outlining the installation location of the tension structure, then metal profile panels are attached and the process is completed by laying plasterboard slabs. The distance between the profiles should be 30 cm.
- Next, the lower part of the structure is attached, the installation of which is carried out depending on the location of the upper tier. If there are curved parts, it is necessary to “adjust” the profile to the appropriate shape. To make the frame stronger, the guides are placed in the center, and the fasteners are made from the wall surface. The final stage is covering with plasterboard and tensioning the canvas.
To avoid installation errors, strips are cut out of solid plasterboard slabs based on sketches, after which the sheet is exposed to water and formed into the desired shape. After drying, the sheets are attached to the ceiling. The joints between the sheets are puttied. Next, the lighting fixtures are installed, the ceiling is primed and painted with a finishing coat.
Since in a room for night and evening rest the main attribute is the sleeping bed, which is always the center of attention, two-level stretch ceilings in the bedroom are installed above the bed. This additionally highlights the sleeping area and attracts the attention of guests.
Zoning a place to sleep using a second ceiling level
Comment! An important stage preceding the process of installing a ceiling structure is the choice of style for decorating the room.
In the interior of the kitchen
Two-level designs are ideal for zoning a room: in separate kitchens you can separate a work area or dining room, and in a studio apartment they help create a border with the living room.
However, if there is no such need, you will undoubtedly like the design with lighting to match the furniture. Choose bright LEDs - green, orange, purple.
Modern design in minimalist style is suitable for small kitchens. We recommend that you complement it with an original apron with a print.
Take a stretch fabric that matches the color of the walls, and place a contrasting insert illuminated around the perimeter in the center. This technique is well suited for a kitchen with a bay window.
Separate the kitchen from the living room with level transitions. LED strips mounted along the border will help make them more visible - you agree, a convenient technique for a studio apartment.
This method looks beautiful with a plain fabric. However, if you want to play with colors, why not? The main thing to remember is the basic rule of color selection - to combine no more than three main shades.
A simple square design will be decorated with a chandelier of a similar shape. Choose an elegant lamp with decor that matches the lighting. A technique that seems elementary at first glance will turn an ordinary ceiling into a designer one.
Tips and tricks for caring for two-level stretch ceilings in the bedroom
Unlike the images in the photo, any real design element in the interior of the room, in particular, two-level stretch ceilings in the bedroom, requires regular maintenance. There are 2 main ways to clean a two-tier structure: dry and wet. The first (dry) is performed using a vacuum cleaner, the second is a wet cleaning process, during which mild detergents and microfiber cloths are used that do not disturb the quality of the surface. The use of aggressive compounds is not allowed. To avoid water stains on a glossy ceiling, it is necessary to wipe it, moving along the seams. Steam mops can be used when cleaning fabric-backed ceilings.
Color selection
The palette of stretch fabrics allows today to install colored ceilings, including the use of a combination of different colors. A few tips from the designer when decorating ceilings at different levels by color:
- white - it can be combined with colored canvases, and you can also make the ceiling completely white from canvases of different textures;
- dark ceilings are good in combination with white and light shades. A completely dark ceiling is appropriate in a glossy canvas; it looks impressive and visually increases the space;
- Blue color in the bedroom is appropriate in light shades of blue, turquoise, greenish blue. Together with green shades, these colors create a feeling of coolness and calm;
- warm beiges are pleasing to the eye, comfortable, and yellow helps you wake up in the morning;
- purple tones are good in combination with other, less aggressive ones;
- bright red and orange colors are stimulating and therefore not recommended for use in the bedroom.
Photo of suspended two-level ceilings in the bedroom
In the bathroom
If the height of the bathroom walls allows, such a ceiling can help create a unique interior.
The most popular and affordable option is a two-level design with internal lighting around the perimeter. Choose colors of the canvas to match the main design of the bathroom. This ceiling is well suited even for a small room, if you do not make strong transitions: an indentation of five to ten centimeters is enough.
You can also make shaped inserts. This will require certain skills, so order the canvas from builders. For such a design, clarity and neatness of the lines is extremely important, otherwise the effect will be blurred and the bathroom will look careless. Illuminate decorative elements with LED strips.
A complex ceiling with various curls is more suitable for a spacious room. In this case, it is better to place LEDs not around the perimeter, but in a random order. In addition, we recommend doing without a chandelier - it will draw attention to itself and overload the interior. No additional decor is needed here.
Do you want something simpler, but no less aesthetically pleasing? Choose a two-level design with an interesting shape. For example, in the form of a drop of water or an unusual petal. The choice of color is at your discretion: a bright monochromatic canvas will look no worse than the white that many are accustomed to.
Materials and tools
Installation of two-level ceilings involves the use of the following tools:
- Hammer – for mounting the profile and frame;
- Screwdriver - for connecting all frame elements, wall moldings;
- Laser level – simplifies alignment under the ceiling;
- Miter saw – if necessary, cut the profile;
- A hacksaw with a fine tooth – for cutting plastic baguettes;
- Heat gas gun – for heating PVC film.
To install the ceiling, the following materials are required:
- Stretch ceiling fabric;
- Foamed sheet plastic or plywood with a thickness of 15 mm - used to construct the frame of a curved or straight ceiling, respectively;
- Steel corners and metal profile PPN - act as the basis for the frame and are attached to the ceiling;
- Baguettes - wall, universal, corner, bumper - form planes and lines of level boundaries;
- Lipstick – prevents the cloth from coming into contact with the metal;
- Reinforced tape;
- Fasteners
Combined ceilings
To create the illusion, combined ceilings with perforated and translucent fabric are used.
You can achieve this effect by following these steps:
- Light sources (spotlights or LED strips) are installed step by step from the base ceiling downwards.
- An opaque canvas, perforated with holes, is attached to the lower level.
- A translucent material that transmits light is installed on the upper level. It acts as a screen onto which a unique pattern is applied.
Each level is stretched separately, one above the other.
Marking and designing the frame
The lines of the first ceiling level are projected using a laser or a simple level. The first tier is nailed as close as possible to the base ceiling. This is the simplest task.
The second level is a decorative step and to install it you need to perform the following steps:
- Mark a place for the second tier;
- A vertical frame is mounted along the contour;
- For a curved frame, a PPN profile is pre-attached;
- A lower-level wall molding is installed around the perimeter of the room;
- A chipper is attached to the lower edge of the frame using a level;
- A divider and a wall molding for the upper level are installed;
- Mounting platforms for lighting fixtures are installed;
- The fabric is stretched at the upper level. The material is unrolled and secured on opposite sides of the structure, since when the web is sequentially secured across its width, overtension or wrinkles on the plane may occur. Next, use a spatula to fix the fabric inside the harpoon;
- Corners for the lower level are assembled;
- A mouthpiece is installed, the fabric is stretched to the lower level and a plug is installed around the entire perimeter;
Thermal rings are glued to the installation locations of the lamps, and they are installed. The number of lighting elements is determined in advance and the wires must be routed out before installation begins.
