When deciding what you want your ceiling surface to look like, be sure to pay attention to two-color stretch ceilings, which look preferable and richer in the photo than the usual plain options. This is one of the notable trends in recent years, which has made it possible to bring ceiling decoration to a qualitatively new decorative level. In addition, unlimited possibilities in terms of color combinations allow you to give the interior a unique, memorable style. The originality of the design is what really leaves no one indifferent. Let's take a closer look at the use of two-color stretch ceilings in practice.
- 3 installation methods;
- All the benefits;
- Are there any disadvantages?;
- Choice of color combination;
- Interior use;
- Conclusion.
In the interior of the living room
Two-color canvas is often used to decorate rooms: it helps to visually zone a room, and with the right combination of colors makes it more spacious.
Two-level ceilings look good, where the main tone duplicates the shade of the furniture. You can use the proven combination of lilac and white - a stylish option that significantly refreshes the room.
In this case, it is better to choose purple tones for furniture and make the walls white - the two-color design of the room looks beautiful and unusual.
The classic combination of black and white is also suitable - it looks better on a plain surface. In this case, make sure that the soldering is done carefully - any defects are noticeable and slightly spoil the final appearance of the canvas.
A design like the one in the photo is ideal for a high-tech living room.
If the previous option seems boring to you, combine white with bright colors, such as orange.
Important: Make sure that the furniture is in harmony with the chosen shade! To do this, it is better to use a color matching table or consult with designers. By the way, be sure to look at a large selection of photos of suspended ceilings in the living room interior. There are dozens of cool examples, not just two-color ones.
Installation steps
Installation of a two-color stretch ceiling in the hall is carried out in the following order:
- The ceiling surface is cleaned of old coating, paying attention to weak points, for example, peeling plaster. You can apply a layer of antifungal composition. Also at this stage, the integrity of the wiring is checked to prevent problems with lighting during operation.
- Next, markup is done. 2-3 cm are retreated from the main ceiling and a line is drawn that determines the level of the tension structure. If spotlights are used for lighting, then you can step back a little more. For high-quality markings, the lowest corner of the room is taken as the basis. The main condition is to draw a closed line around the perimeter of the walls.
- The next step is installing the baguettes. For more convenient installation, these elements are glued to the walls and then firmly fixed with self-tapping screws. The distance between the attachment points should be approximately 7 cm.
- Next, turn on the heat gun and heat the air in the room to + 650C.
- The roll of film is rolled out on the floor and straightened.
- Alligator clips are installed in the corners of the room, to which PVC film is attached.
- The corner is heated, the fabric is unhooked from the clothespin and, using a spatula, the edge is tucked into a special mechanism for fixing. Similar actions are performed with the remaining corners and proceed to areas on the walls.
In the bedroom interior
Depending on what effect you want to get when renovating your bedroom, you need to use different colors. Let's take a closer look?
A stretch ceiling with a plasterboard insert will help separate the sleeping area from the rest of the room - it’s functional, and if designed correctly, it’s very beautiful. This also makes it possible to differentiate colors, highlight the contrast of textures, and also install spotlights. On the other hand, choosing subtle colors will not make the transition too harsh.
A beige-white stretch ceiling with hidden lighting is well suited for small bedrooms: it will make them noticeably more spacious and brighter. Therefore, if the room is of the same size and the windows face north, we recommend that you try this option.
The combination of two colors of a stretch ceiling in this photo looks quite bold: the combination of pink and yellow is an unusual technique. You will need to buy appropriate furniture and textiles. But if you like bright solutions, try it! We are sure you will like the result.
In the same way, you can choose other contrasting shades: the main thing is that they are combined with each other. Still, bright red and light green are not the best choice for the bedroom.
In the interior of the kitchen
For the kitchen, two-color stretch ceilings are actually a must-have.
If your studio apartment has only a kitchen corner instead of a full kitchen, highlight it with a colored insert. A red and white ceiling looks good even in small spaces. Bright colors visually add some of the much-missed space, especially if you choose a glossy texture.
White and gray single-level canvas is suitable for spacious, bright rooms. Lack of sharp contrast - unobtrusive and elegant. By the way, you can experiment with the material - make one part glossy and the other matte.
Choose a ceiling that will be in harmony with the kitchen set and apron so that the room is decorated in the same style.
For example, a white canvas with red accents will go well with the corresponding furniture, but in a different environment it may seem too bright.
Options for soldering two colors on stretch ceilings
Various methods are used to produce original tension fabrics; soldering can be done in waves or straight lines.
Choosing a curved joint (zigzag and wavy) is more effective for decorating elongated rooms. Thanks to this approach, it is possible to visually expand the space. Due to the distributor used in the curvilinear method, it will be possible to design various shapes (ellipse, circle).
Canvases with wavy lines can create a romantic atmosphere and a feeling of relaxation in the room. This type of stretch fabric is best used for finishing the ceiling surface in a bedroom or children's room.
But the use of straight lines is optimal for rooms with a simple interior. Also, straight soldering, made through the use of joining profiles, makes it possible to advantageously connect several functional areas.
In the interior of the nursery
The design of a room for children has always been distinguished by fewer conventions: a combination of colors, drawings, a large amount of thematic decor. The same applies to ceilings where two colors are used: you can allow solutions that would be too bold for the rest of the apartment.
The rays coming out of the corner, for example, white and blue, look beautiful. To complement the effect of the cosmic luminary, install a plasterboard insert in the shape of a rounded triangle in this corner. If desired, it can be illuminated from the inside - it seems to float in the air.
Lime-white flowers on a two-level ceiling will complement small green lamps well: they will emphasize the whiteness of the background, while harmonizing with the tension insert. Choose a fun curly chandelier that will create a complete composition.
A blue insert on a white ceiling may differ not only in color. Try to decorate a piece of a real starry sky there - both kids and older children will be delighted with this decision. Don't be afraid to experiment: a crescent-shaped chandelier or plasterboard clouds will complement the picture.
In the bathroom interior
The combination of white and beige is a classic and familiar option for decorating the ceiling in the bathroom. This coating is suitable for small rooms: light colors make them feel more spacious. Choose a glossy texture to enhance the effect.
If you want to add color, opt for a different design - for example, white and red. The corresponding tiles, beautifully reflected in an almost mirror-like surface, will help add volume to the room. However, this solution is not suitable for everyone: too bright colors in a small room can tire the eyes.
Recently, unusual combinations have come into fashion - bright yellow and black look very impressive. True, in this case you will have to abandon white plumbing fixtures - they are unlikely to be appropriate.
By the way, it is not necessary to use both colors in equal quantities - the bright middle and dark outer stripes look beautiful even in a small room. Take care of good lighting: such tones can slightly hide the light, making the room visually darker than it actually is.
In the interior of the office
Traditionally, discreet colors are used for the workroom: ones that will not distract from work. But this does not mean that you have to limit yourself to beige or brown plain fabric. The right combination is always appropriate. Make sure of this by looking at the following photos.
The beige and black ceiling looks quite strict, but it looks more original than the usual combination of black and white. It will not be difficult to choose furniture for such a covering, and the appearance is definitely worthy of high praise.
Psychologists believe that the color blue helps you concentrate. Use it! An illuminated matte blue insert is a great way to liven up a standard white ceiling a little.
By the way, soldered ceilings can visually continue into the walls - this will make the room seem much larger. Just choose a coating to match one of the colors on the ceiling and use thin, almost invisible skirting boards. In an office, this solution looks appropriate, while allowing you to move away from the standard business design of the room.
Selecting the type of canvas
When choosing a polyvinyl chloride film, you should pay attention to the type of canvas; its surface can be matte or glossy.
Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to remember the following:
- To decorate low ceilings, glossy canvases should be used. The mirror effect of such a surface visually increases the height of the room. In the case of high ceilings, it is recommended to purchase a matte canvas.
- Glossy and matte canvases can be combined. In this case, gloss is used to highlight a certain area, combining it with a matte canvas of basic colors.
- When choosing shades for a two-color stretch ceiling, you should take into account that glossy canvases have a larger color spectrum than matte ones.
- Matte canvas is more practical; after wet cleaning, stains are practically invisible on such a ceiling.
In the interior of the corridor
The hallway is considered one of the most difficult rooms for designer renovation - it is rare to find a room with the correct configuration. The correct selection of colors will help visually adjust the corridor.
If you are lucky enough to have a large, square hallway, install an obliquely soldered two-color ceiling. For example, white and brown. This combination is well suited to a classic interior and will emphasize the spaciousness of the room.
A red stretch fabric with a two-level plasterboard insert is suitable for an elongated room. The wavy version looks beautiful. In addition, it will add the missing volume.
If you want a bright hallway, try combining white or beige with a soft pink shade. For rooms with low walls, it is better to choose a single-level option - thanks to this combination of colors, it will make them taller.
Inserts of a different shade do not have to be made solid - glossy coffee squares will look good in the corridor. However, the shade depends on the overall design of the room.
To make any room look harmonious, use no more than three primary colors in the interior. We are sure that the photo collection we have collected will help you make your choice!
By the way, here is a good selection of colored stretch ceilings of various shades, as well as a number of design tips.
Features of arranging a tension structure
Two-level stretch ceilings also look great in the living room or bedroom. In this case, the perimeter of the room will be covered with gypsum craton, and in its center there will be a tension fabric.
The installation process is as follows:
- Marking and installation of plasterboard boxes around the perimeter.
- At a given height, a profile is attached, which will be the basis for fixing the canvas.
- Heating the room and heating the canvas using a heat gun.
- Fabric tension between profiles. First, diagonally opposite corners are attached. Then take turns with the other two.
- Along the perimeter, the canvas is stretched in turn along opposite edges - first one side, and then the second, lying opposite. Then the third and fourth.
- Installation of lighting points and decorative elements.
Two-level ceiling structures are a fairly popular way to give the interior of rooms an original and attractive look.
However, the installation process is quite labor-intensive. First you need to carefully work out the project, prepare the base, secure the frame, and only then proceed with the installation of the main canvas or sheets of drywall.
