Designer tips for choosing bedroom ceilings
Some tips for choosing wisely:
- According to Feng Shui, it is better to choose ceilings without sharp corners, sloping or stepped projections, as they bring disharmony to the space.
- For a bedroom with low ceilings, stretched glossy or matte products in pastel colors are ideal; they will visually make the room higher.
- Bulky and voluminous multi-level structures will be appropriate in a room with high ceilings.
- Two-level models in the shape of a square or rectangle can be chosen to decorate a narrow bedroom. They will help visually expand the space.
putty
When considering which ceiling is best for the bedroom in terms of environmental friendliness, you can give preference to putty. This option has several advantages over tensile structures. Putty slightly reduces the height of the ceilings. Tensile and suspended structures cannot boast of this. They occupy at least 10 cm of room height.
Also, putty is an environmentally friendly and affordable material. For the bedroom you need to choose gypsum-based compositions. This will allow you to control the humidity level in the room.
Putty has a drawback. If the base is of poor quality, several layers of material will need to be applied. First, the starting putty is laid, and then the finishing putty. After this, the ceiling can be painted.
Types of ceilings
The main varieties that are most often used in bedroom decoration.
Stretch ceiling
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Photo of suspended ceilings in the bedroom
Tension models are distinguished by various unique colors and glossy, matte or satin textures that have a magnificent appearance.
Suspended ceiling
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Photos of plasterboard ceilings
A fairly common finishing option, which has several different types:
- From plasterboard. Such a unique material as drywall has a number of advantages. It has an aesthetic appearance, is easy to install, and allows you to create a perfectly flat surface or decorate it with various shapes.
- Rack and pinion. Long slats can have a wide variety of shades, such as traditional white, gold, silver, bronze or others. This design always looks very impressive.
Such hanging structures give enormous scope for imagination and bring zest and individuality to the interior.
Wooden ceiling
This method of decoration is more environmentally friendly than any other type of decoration. Wooden flooring is considered the most versatile and in demand, both for a country house or cottage, and for a city apartment.
- Laminate.
- Lining.
- MDF panels.
The photo shows wooden MDF panels on the ceiling in the bedroom interior.
Plastic panels
They have different external coatings, glossy or matte texture. Also, PVC panels perfectly imitate a variety of natural materials or can have a plain white color.
Ceiling tiles
These products are quite popular, they are quite light and very easy to stick. Ceiling tiles come in a variety of shapes, such as rectangular, square, hexagonal or diamond-shaped.
Mirror
Allows you to visually improve the external characteristics of the room. The mirror design beautifully reflects and refracts rays of light, significantly increases the space, and makes it possible to transform the interior and bring to life the most unique design solutions.
Glass
It can be located either over the entire ceiling surface or in fragments. Glass products bring sophistication to the interior, add originality and emphasize individuality.
Wallpaper
A modern and stylish way of design, which is distinguished by a huge assortment. For the bedroom, it is best to use environmentally friendly and breathable non-woven, paper or fabric wallpaper.
Caisson
These models always look chic and stylish. Square cells or caissons of any other shape perfectly hide uneven ceilings and give it some volume.
Concrete
This rather practical type of decor is an integral part of modern design. The concrete porous and breathable ceiling surface is not susceptible to fungus and mold, does not accumulate bacteria, and thus allows for a comfortable microclimate in the room.
Important Factors
The choice of color for the ceiling surface is influenced not only by the tone of the walls. For different types of rooms it is also necessary to select a certain range of shades. If something looks good in an office or retail space, it will not necessarily fit into the interior of a residential building.
The amount of natural daylight entering a room varies on different sides of the house. For the server side, it makes sense to choose lighter and warmer shades - even on a sunny day it is a little gloomy here, and rooms facing south can be decorated in cooler colors. This point affects the comfort of being in the room and should not be neglected.
Color creates a strong psychological impact and you should control your imagination when decorating different interiors.
Brighter combinations are appropriate in the living room than in the bedroom or nursery. The bathroom will also require a special approach to the choice of design. The material from which the ceiling covering will be made also plays a significant role - different materials look different in the same colors.
If wood is chosen for finishing the floor, then it is better not to paint it at all - the natural look and texture of wood fits perfectly into most interiors. But what color is better to choose a stretch ceiling will depend on the specific room, or more precisely, its height.
The volume and height of the premises can be a deciding factor. Darker tones will visually reduce the height of the room, while lighter colors will create a feeling of greater height. It is especially important to take this point into account in standard apartments with not the highest ceilings.
Tension covering will greatly transform the room. You can order a shiny glossy canvas that has a reflective effect.
Visually, the room will look much higher. A room that is too high can be made more comfortable by decorating the floor plane with a matte colored canvas. Whole articles have been written about how to choose the right color for a stretch ceiling.
Types of texture
Three types of ceiling surfaces:
- Matte.
- Glossy.
- Satin.
Thanks to different types of surfaces, their relief and level of light reflection, you can emphasize and complement the style of the entire room.
Ceiling options
Ceiling models are divided into several types.
Single level
It has the simplest design. This design creates a perfectly flat plane that looks very laconic and does not overload the space.
The photo shows a bedroom with a white, single-level, glossy ceiling structure.
Two-level
A variety of straight or wavy transitions not only have an interesting appearance, but also perfectly adjust the geometry of the room, creating unusual visual effects in it.
Multi-level
Volumetric multi-level models can give the bedroom a particularly original, stylish and unusual look.
The photo shows a gray multi-level ceiling in the interior of a men's bedroom.
Brown shades
A brown ceiling is an unusual solution, but don’t be afraid of it. Make the ceiling a couple of shades lighter than the walls. Despite the assertion of psychologists that depression can occur from being in a brown interior for a long time, this can be easily avoided by adding bright shades. They will take the spotlight and add positive energy.
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Ceiling designs and drawings
Examples of original and most popular designs.
With photo printing
Products with 3D photo printing or with a real image of the starry sky, snow-white clouds, wonderful angels or photo prints with roses or other luxurious flowers allow you to add exclusivity and originality to the interior, place the necessary accents in it and make it more complete and thoughtful.
Soaring
Thanks to the visual illusion of floating, which is created using a special LED strip located along the perimeter of the ceiling, the room acquires unimaginable lightness, airiness and weightlessness.
The photo shows a bedroom and a soaring suspended ceiling glowing with blue lighting.
Carved
Perforated fabrics can have holes of various shapes and sizes, with the help of which you can create an original and unique design. Such patterned products form a very stylish design.
With beams
Decorative beams undoubtedly add flair to the bedroom and make it look more attractive.
Two-color
Thanks to a competent combination of two neutral or contrasting colors and shades, you can achieve a rather original design solution that will visually enlarge the space or divide it into zones.
Combined
The combination of several types of materials or textures has a number of positive qualities, for example, using combined products you can change the parameters of a room and create the necessary accents in it.
With stucco
Relief stucco molding in the form of various patterns gives the ceiling a chic appearance that fits perfectly into any interior style.
The photo shows the interior of a classic bedroom with a white ceiling decorated with a stucco pattern.
Peach stripes
If you understand well how you can play with stripes in the interior, you can change the visual shape of the space. Stripes, on the one hand, lengthen, and on the other, expand the space. It all depends on what angle you look at them from. An interesting move is to make a smooth transition from the ceiling to the wall. To prevent the ceiling from taking over all the emphasis, the stripes can be made in delicate shades, such as peach, and more saturated colors can be added to the rest of the interior.
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Design ideas for figured ceilings
Curly structures make the design of the room memorable, non-trivial and original.
- Geometric figures. Squares and rectangles bring clarity and a certain rigor to the room. Circles, semicircles or oval shapes, on the contrary, allow you to add softness and harmony to the atmosphere, as well as smooth out sharp corners.
- Complex figures. Figures in the shape of a heart or petals will look very gentle and romantic in the design of a bedroom.
- Curvilinear shape. The ceiling design with a curve in the shape of a wave is particularly versatile; it perfectly softens the geometry of the room and makes its outlines softer.
Various curly models can not only correct the proportions of space or hide its shortcomings, but also bring a special mood to the atmosphere.
What color should the ceiling be?
The most popular color options for the ceiling.
Black
Makes interior lines clearer and more expressive. Finishing in such a dark color adds mystery, boudoir and aristocratic elegance to the atmosphere.
White
Open and weightless white color, despite its simplicity, always looks elegant and very stylish.
Grey
Multifaceted gray has a wide variety of shades, so it is suitable for decorating any style direction. It forms an ascetic and very fashionable design.
Red
A hypnotically attractive red or burgundy shade will surely attract all the attention and make the ambience of the room enchanting.
Green
It is an excellent color solution for the bedroom. Green evokes associations with nature, has a tonic effect in the morning and calms you before bed.
Pink
Brings light, freshness and positivity into the environment. The pink ceiling design looks very sophisticated and elegant.
Brown
Chocolate shades form a laconic and respectable interior, making it cozy and comfortable.
Turquoise
It noticeably transforms and enlivens the atmosphere, and brings into it a certain sea freshness. Attractive and multifaceted turquoise shades will not leave anyone indifferent.
The photo shows the interior of a modern bedroom with a matte turquoise ceiling.
Blue
Evokes associations with the depths of the sea and the endless sky. The blue color makes the interior more rich and sophisticated, and adds some magic to it.
Blue
Fills the space with fresh air, giving the room incredible tenderness and elegance.
Lilac
This shade can create a special mysterious and sophisticated aura in the bedroom, and create a pleasant atmosphere in it.
Violet
It always looks noble and regal, making the interior more intimate, romantic and sensual.
Characteristics of color and its influence on the interior and the human psyche
Knowledge of its influence on the human psyche and the interior will help you choose the color of a stretch ceiling.
Color White Gray
Impact on the psyche | Influence on the interior | |
Red | "Color of Life". It has strong energy, but can have a negative effect on the nerves, leading to overwork and stress. In small quantities it excites, tones, and activates the activity of the whole organism. | Looks good in the hallway and kitchen, adding richness and brightness as an addition. Dark and burgundy shades create a feeling of luxury. Red shades create a feeling of rising temperature. |
Orange | The color has a cheerful quality, but there are times when it can cause anxiety and irritability. Most shades of orange encourage immediate action; a small amount of orange in the office and in the nursery increases productivity and helps increase concentration. But if you overdo it, it can cause the opposite reaction. | Suitable for any room, especially the living room and kitchen (has a positive effect on digestion). Visually brings the surface closer. |
Yellow | Creates comfort and peace, energizes. It has a beneficial effect on the psyche, helps improve concentration and self-organization. Contraindicated for people suffering from insomnia or nervous excitability. | Fills the room with light. A rich shade makes the ceiling visually lower. |
Light blue, blue | Blue color is associated with water and can influence blood pressure levels. The property of lowering air temperature helps to lower blood pressure in humans. Increases productivity, but also helps to calm down. The feeling of coolness caused allows you to forget about worries, bustle, stress and helps you concentrate. Light shades of blue can relax and calm. Dark blue, on the contrary, has a negative effect on the psyche. Can cause indifference and depression, disheartening. | Blue color visually enlarges the room, so it is well suited for small rooms. Best used in warm, sunny areas as it can create a feeling of lower temperatures. Often used in the bedroom, as it has a relaxing effect, helps reduce muscle tone and overcome insomnia. Blue shades are also suitable for decorating a bathroom. |
Green | It has a beneficial effect on the psyche, helps to calm down and focus on the main thing. Brings peace and tranquility. Brings unity with nature, gives a feeling of protection and safety. Helps get rid of increased excitability and depression. | Makes the room more comfortable; becomes warmer or colder depending on which color it contains more - yellow or blue. Suitable for bedroom, office, living room, children's room. |
Black | Creates a feeling of privacy, but can also cause discomfort and tension. | Looks good with high walls and can bring sophistication and elegance. You can combine bright shades with black. Glossy black canvas makes the room look higher, matte makes it look lower. |
A positive color that encourages life and gives a feeling of freedom. But the predominant white color looks boring. | A white ceiling looks good in any room, but if the walls are the same color, the room will seem cold. Does not attract attention, makes the room brighter and more spacious. | |
Brown | Neutral color. He carries self-confidence, has a sense of protection and resilience. Excellent for helping to calm down and overcome nervous shocks. | Universal color, used in any room. Looks great in the bedroom and kitchen. |
It calms and creates a feeling of harmony, but as a monocolor it causes despondency and apathy. | Suitable for all rooms. | |
Pink | The color of kindness, love, romance. Helps reduce external and internal aggressiveness, helps to tune into a friendly mood. | Causes a feeling of comfort and security. Great for bedrooms and lounge areas. Rich shades decorate the bathroom, kitchen, living room. |
Photos of bedroom decoration in various styles
Ceiling design for various styles.
Modern
This interior is particularly functional and comfortable. Combinations of different textures and shades or ceiling models with strict geometric shapes with a minimum number of small details would be appropriate here.
The photo shows a small bedroom in a modern style and a combined ceiling with yellow lighting.
High tech
Plain designs or a single expressive accent on the ceiling will fit perfectly into bold and creative high-tech.
Provence
For a simple, but at the same time very elegant Provence, the most laconic, natural finishing options in nude tones are suitable. They will bring comfort and serenity to the atmosphere with their aesthetic appearance.
The photo shows a wooden paneling on the ceiling in a bedroom made in Provence style.
Classic
This elegant style is an indicator of excellent taste. Designs in muted colors with a moderate and slightly austere design will emphasize sophisticated and conservative classics and neoclassics.
Loft
Industrial style carries a special shocking quality. A concrete surface with an almost primitive decor in the spirit of minimalism will fit perfectly into a spacious loft space.
Scandinavian
Laconic, ergonomic and natural ceiling models will become an integral part of the clean, open and strictly functional Norwegian style.
Green peace
Green is considered a calming color, so using it in the bedroom is the right decision. Dark green will look more sophisticated than light green. Don’t be afraid to paint the walls and ceiling the same color—you can’t go too far with green. The main thing is to choose the right decor. Yellow, red and burgundy go well with this color. Gold will add grace and chic.
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Bedroom lighting examples
Lighting is a decisive factor in creating a pleasant and inviting atmosphere in a space. A huge selection of different lighting allows you to do without a chandelier as a central light source.
Chandelier
Classic lighting option that creates a sufficient amount of light. Chandeliers of different shapes and designs are the central element of the ceiling.
Backlight
The LED contour strip perfectly highlights the ceiling structure, highlights its shapes and makes them more expressive.
Spots
Small spots are a very convenient lighting option, with which you can create a directional light flux.
The photo shows a bedroom with a single-level matte ceiling, decorated with black spots.
Spotlights
They can have different sizes and power. Spot lights are selected taking into account the configuration of the ceiling and provide local or partial lighting.
Hanging sconces
Stylish sconces emit soft and diffused light and create a pleasant atmosphere for relaxation. This type of ceiling decor is considered creative and original.
Material requirements
When choosing which ceilings are best for the bedroom (photo below), you need to pay attention to the quality of the materials. Synthetic finishing options, which can release harmful components into the environment, are unacceptable for this room. Therefore, when choosing materials, be sure to pay attention to the quality certificates that come with the kit. You cannot skimp on the quality of finishing.
Natural materials are suitable for creating an artificial ceiling. Artificial varieties can also be used, but their quality must be high. If there is a persistent chemical smell upon purchase, it is better to put such finishing aside.
When choosing materials, considerable attention is paid to lighting fixtures. They should not be too large or bulky. However, the light they emit should be sufficient so that the room does not seem gloomy. You can install several spotlights and install table lamps on the bedside tables.
Non-standard solutions in the bedroom interior
Design options for various non-standard solutions.
Above the bed
The ceiling element located above the bed allows you to highlight the sleeping area using color or a multi-level design.
Small bedroom
For a small bedroom, glossy or mirror surfaces would be appropriate, which, due to their reflective properties, will give the room a sense of depth, or single-level models in light shades.
With bay window
A room with a bay window can be decorated in the same style, or you can highlight this architectural protrusion using color, light, texture or a figured ceiling level.
Children bedroom
Natural and environmentally friendly types of finishing that meet safety requirements are most often used to decorate a child's room. A ceiling design with original lighting or themed decor will create an environment in which it will be pleasant to be during the day and sleep peacefully at night.
The photo shows a bedroom for a girl with a combined ceiling in white and pink tones.
Drywall
Knowing which ceiling is best for the bedroom (matte or glossy), you should choose the best material. There are many options. One of the most popular is drywall. This is a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-process material.
Drywall is mounted on a frame made of guides. It allows you to create a flat surface even with significant curvature of the base. The surface can be painted in any color. Even a non-professional can install such a coating. Drywall is often used to create exclusive interiors.
Drywall allows you to hide unseemly communications and wires under the soda. Also, in sheets of this material you can create spectacular lighting. These could be simple spotlights or even a starry sky effect. Drywall is an environmentally friendly material. It is non-flammable and helps to establish a favorable microclimate in the room (it is able to control air humidity).
Photos of ceilings in attic bedrooms
The sloping ceiling of the attic is very often finished with gypsum board products or wooden models, such as lining, laminate, slats or panels with imitation timber. Light or warm golden natural shades look best here.
An inclined or oblique ceiling plane with beams will make the geometry of the space more complex and original.
Coloring
When choosing which ceiling is best for an apartment, many owners opt for painting. In this case, the base must be perfectly prepared. Otherwise, unsightly bumps and grooves will remain on the surface.
To do this, the ceiling surface is first puttied. Next, you can choose any shade of paint that will harmonize with the interior. These should be soft, pastel shades. Bright colors for the ceiling in the bedroom are unacceptable. When choosing paint, you should give preference to water-based compositions. They do not emit an unpleasant chemical odor and are completely safe for human health.
If painting is carried out in a wooden house, it is better to replace this composition with varnish. This will highlight the natural beauty of the wood. In this case, the varnish can have a tint or be transparent. With its help, various decorative effects are created.