White is considered a universal option for the ceiling, while brown is an extreme interior option. Chocolate color attracts the attention of confident and active people. Rooms decorated with this shade look original and noble, but many are afraid that their apartment will be visually significantly smaller. Let's look at how to install and what to combine with a brown stretch ceiling so that it does not change the size of the room.
Living room
A brown ceiling will look great in the living room. This solution is especially appropriate in a room decorated in a classic style. Beige or ivory walls in combination with a dark floor and ceiling will look noble. You can add luxury to such an interior with the help of gilded trim.
Wooden furniture will be a nice addition. An elegant leather sofa would also be appropriate. Chocolate curtains will help complete this stylish design. If you think that such a ceiling in the hall makes the room gloomy, then you don’t have to use rich colors for furnishings and decor. Chestnut harmonizes wonderfully with light shades.
How to decide on a color?
There are many different theories regarding which paints to use for certain spaces. At the same time, you decide for yourself which color scheme you feel best in.
For example, there are people who love their homes decorated in black, red and white. And for some, this combination has a negative effect, because it increases blood pressure and provokes the release of adrenaline.
The first question a designer asks his clients is: “What is your favorite color?” And if family members cannot come to a common opinion, the specialist tries to combine their favorite shades in a single combination and find compromises that suit the customers.
Bedroom
Brown has a calming effect on people and makes a room feel warmer and cozier, so a bedroom ceiling of this color will help create a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. Residents will feel protected. For the bedroom it is important to use warm shades. For example, coffee or cinnamon color in combination with beige or milk will create a romantic mood.
The floor can be made to match the ceiling, but it is more interesting to play with contrast. As decoration you can use wicker baskets, lamps with fabric lampshades, photographs in light brown frames. You should hang curtains of some delicate shade (baked milk, cream, cocoa) on the window.
Successful color combinations
Brown is a color created by combining blue, red and yellow. This spectrum is missing in the rainbow. But thanks to the sources, successful combinations are formed precisely from these three components.
Shades range from ocher to dark chocolate colors. The following shades are considered the most successful for interiors:
- beige – creates a light and warm palette;
- white - gives the room noble severity;
- Ash with silver trim brings in vintage luxury;
- turquoise - a beautiful duet with dark brown is aimed at sophistication (a basic warm background is needed to correct the designer's findings);
- yellow - relevant for bedrooms with windows facing the North, goes well with chestnut, which softens the aggressiveness of citrus shades, and dark chocolate furniture;
- green - a pleasant combination of natural colors is suitable for Ecodesign, as it gives the interior freshness, cleanliness and naturalness.
Kitchen
A brown stretch ceiling in the kitchen is a very good choice. The main reason for its popularity is its ability to hide existing dirt. The kitchen is a place where greasy splashes fly off during cooking. It is they who become the yellow spots that immediately catch the eye. Give preference to a dark brown ceiling, and you will have to wash it much less often. Just note that the tension structure should not have a glossy surface.
The dark shade of the hanging covering looks elegant and unobtrusive. If the kitchen is small, then limit yourself to only the chocolate ceiling. Make the walls and floors light, and add brightness to the room with colorful kitchen utensils. Some accessories can still overlap with brown. Pottery, linen or wicker napkins, and pots for flowerpots will improve the appearance of the room.
Brown stretch ceiling in the kitchen interior
Practicality is the main factor that guides the selection of a brown ceiling for a kitchen space. This color improves appetite, has a positive effect on vision, and encourages pleasant eating. The main thing is to choose the right kitchen furniture so that the overall picture looks harmonious.
Having chosen this shade to decorate the kitchen, not a single housewife will regret her decision. On such a surface, drops of grease and other household contaminants will not be as noticeable as on a white or peach surface.
Cabinet
A brown ceiling in the interior is an ideal solution for a work area. This color not only calms, it also promotes concentration. A ceiling in brown tones will help turn the room into a home office, where it will be easy to tune in to a business wave.
If you are in doubt and think that the office will turn out to be too gloomy, consider the option of a two-color stretch ceiling or a plasterboard option. Then you can combine chestnut with beige or white to make the room look more spacious. By adding a natural wood table and a leather chair, you will create a chic workspace.
Advantages of brown suspended ceilings
- Traces of grease fumes, condensation, and various dirt on a brown ceiling will not be as noticeable as on white or other colored tones.
- There will be no difficulties with choosing furniture. Almost all manufacturers make many products in brown. This is a classic that will never go out of style.
- This color has a positive effect on the psyche. It is personified with coziness, comfort, warmth, and wealth.
- Thanks to the variety of tones, you can definitely choose your color. Chocolate is a positive shade, it invigorates, increases self-esteem and self-confidence. Cocoa is the personification of home warmth and comfort. The beige shade is calming and relaxing.
Bathroom
Dark colors in the bathroom are gaining more and more popularity. A brown stretch ceiling in the bathroom will turn this room into a kind of SPA salon, because, as we have already said, this color helps to create a relaxing atmosphere. This is also a win-win option for owners who don’t want to do renovations often, because you won’t get tired of this neutral shade, as it is not intrusive.
White goes well with chocolate. This duet is an unobtrusive, elegant classic. If the room is small, do not use a tone that is too dark, as this will make the room appear smaller. Brighten up your interior with bright colors. Shades of red, green and sand tones work well. Be guided by your taste or seek advice from a designer.
Application of brown
Warm shades visually bring the space closer, while cold shades move it away. These properties are used to create the required amount of space. Brown color belongs to the warm spectrum, so it is not used in tight spaces. To prevent a small room from seeming even smaller, light shades of cool colors are used for decoration.
Mirror stretch ceiling in the hall
Brown is one of the primary colors clearly associated with the instinctive perception of the world around us. These include green, red, blue. Brown is earth, fertility, confidence and tranquility. Therefore, a room in which the suspended ceiling is made in brown tones personifies security and self-sufficiency.
At the same time, the brown shade is dynamic: the darker it is, the more actively it attracts attention and drowns out all other colors. Therefore, when choosing a mirrored brown ceiling, remember that it will become dominant in the setting. The darker the stretch ceiling, the lighter the walls. In this case, the floor must be finished in the same dark color.
Important! Wood-effect flooring is a frequent companion of a brown stretch ceiling. In this case, the floor is covered with rugs that are lighter in color than the laminate.
A beige combined ceiling will create a soft and cozy atmosphere in the bedroom.
Brown is not a clear color. It includes a lot of shades, ranging from dark chocolate to light ocher. With their help, they create a harmonious monochrome interior.
The stretch ceiling of this color has natural prototypes, so the interior is complemented by the same natural materials with a natural texture:
- Shades of chestnut, coffee or bright ocher are combined with wooden furniture. Separately, it is difficult to choose a matching finish for such pieces of furniture, but a chestnut or walnut stretch ceiling will immediately solve the problem.
- The interior is complemented with accessories made of natural fabric; heavy cotton or linen curtains are appropriate for the windows. A simple room will allow you to install a matte fabric ceiling, and the addition of velvet and airy tulle will turn the hall into royal chambers.
- It is considered mandatory to carry out the flooring in the same range. Wood texture is better suited for this.
A dark-colored stretch ceiling with a mirror surface has a pronounced shine. Therefore, even having the ability to bring the surface closer, a mirrored brown stretch ceiling can increase the height of the room. The gloss on a dark background protrudes into the foreground, thereby moving the surface of the reflective layer away from the observer. Therefore, a matte canvas differs in perception from a mirror one.
A chestnut-colored stretch ceiling is combined with heavy terracotta curtains
If you choose a chocolate or coffee-colored canvas, pay attention to the natural light in the room. In a darkened room, it is better to refuse this option, since even an abundance of lamps will not help get rid of the feeling of pressure from above. At least, matte canvas is definitely not installed in such a room.
Corridor
A brown ceiling in a hallway is not always appropriate. The lack of windows and the small size of the room do not go well with a dark ceiling covering. Without natural light, a small room will look very tiny.
If, despite the warnings, you still decide to make a change, make a glossy ceiling. In a room with low ceilings it will look better than a matte finish. Do not forget to take care of additional light sources to smooth out the effect of reducing the walls.
Advantages and disadvantages
Stretch ceilings are a modern solution, so some are still skeptical about them. They are often attributed to shortcomings that arose solely due to poor installation. If such a product is installed correctly, it will not only look beautiful and stylish, but will also have a number of significant advantages that can make life easier for everyone in the household.
- Stretch ceilings are made of environmentally friendly material.
- Do not attract dust and allow the appearance of fungi and various microorganisms.
- They are highly resistant to fire, making them ideal for the kitchen, especially if your home uses a gas oven.
- If handled with care, they can last for over twenty years while retaining their color.
- They adapt to any interior thanks to the ability to choose the appropriate color and texture.
Moreover, it is no more difficult to care for a suspended ceiling than for windows - the surface gets dirty very slowly and is easy to clean if necessary. A large number of positive qualities and ease of care instill confidence in stretch models for many housewives.
Despite the impressive list of advantages, stretch fabrics also have minor disadvantages:
- If there are temperature differences in the gap between the ceiling and the stretched fabric, swelling may appear on the surface. To avoid them, you should carefully prepare the ceiling before installation and make sure there are no gaps or cracks.
- The height of the room occupies a minimum of 5-10 cm.
- High-quality European and domestic ceilings are produced with a limited width; joints are often used to cover the entire room. The seam is the most sensitive part of the fabric and is most susceptible to damage.
- If a gas stove is used in the house, the cooking process becomes more complicated due to the large increase in room temperature. In the cold season, this deficiency can be compensated by using a half-open window, but in the summer it will be difficult without air conditioning.
Each of these shortcomings is fully compensated for during operation, so a suspended ceiling can be an excellent choice for any modern kitchen.
Children's
Brown stretch ceilings are rarely found in children's interiors, since this color does not evoke associations with the most carefree period of life, but this does not mean that it cannot be used there. Yes, chestnut is unlikely to please the little inhabitants of the room, but no one forbids decorating the nursery with its warm shades. Beige walls will go well with light brown fabric, and you can add color with a multi-colored carpet, bright curtains and numerous toys. Then the room will be cozy and not boring.
Types of tensile structures
Today there are two types of stretch ceilings: polyvinyl chloride canvas or fabric-based canvas, polyester. The surface can be matte or glossy. A matte stretch ceiling is considered more practical, but a glossy model can add zest to the interior.
Fabric ones can be textured
Advice. It is better not to install a glossy ceiling in the bedroom. It reflects the sun's glare well and can serve as a kind of mirror. This design of a relaxation room can cause discomfort.
As for the color range, it is quite diverse in tension materials. There are red, green, blue, black and many others, and brown stretch ceilings have also begun to be used in the interior. This design is quite practical and original.
General recommendations
Some general tips:
- Measure the height of the ceilings of the room. If it is less than 2.5 meters for the bathroom and 2.7 meters for the kitchen, then it is better not to choose a brown ceiling. Due to the dark color, the ceiling will lower, creating a “pressing” effect. Owners of housing with high rooms (3–3.5 m) do not have to worry about this problem.
- You can raise the ceiling using a ceiling frame. The dark part consists of a light border around the perimeter of the ceiling. In this case, the walls should match the color of the light part. The reverse technique is also valid if it is necessary to lower a room that is too high.
- Using a two-color ceiling, you can create zoning. For example, with brown fragments on a light ceiling canvas it is easy to highlight the bed area in the bedroom or the dining area in the kitchen. This can be done with wallpaper in contrasting colors, tension inserts or painted areas.
- The ceiling should be part of the interior. This does not mean that its color should match the walls, floor, or furniture. On the contrary, contrasts are necessary! A universal set - dark floors and ceilings, light walls and pieces of furniture. You can change things depending on your room. For example, in a spacious, well-lit room, you can decorate the walls with bright colors.
- A brown ceiling will make the room appear gloomier if there are not enough light sources in it. Decorate the window so that the curtains do not block the flow of sunlight. Install additional lighting fixtures in remote areas.
Brown has a wide range of shades, which allows you to create unique interiors. A dark ceiling is a daring, extraordinary choice that only a brave person can make. If you decide to take this step, then use our recommendations to create a truly spectacular interior.
Combination of floor and doors
An important role in the design is played by the color of the floor and the texture of the doors. It is a mistaken belief that they must be the same color. Depending on the design decision, these interior elements can be:
- in one color;
- in a contrasting solution;
- white or painted doors and any floors.
Made in contrast, the doors are framed with a platband matching the color of the floor, or skirting boards are used to match their texture. The furnishings and decoration in such rooms are selected to match the door panels. It fits perfectly into the overall layout.
Decor and curtains
A light or dark brown bedroom should not seem gloomy and uncomfortable. Decor and textiles play a great role in the interior of a room.
With a general beige background, the windows are draped with dark, rich curtains. If you lean towards wenge or chocolate, light-colored curtains are suitable.
In spacious rooms, curtains are sewn to match the walls. When closed at night, they create a cozy space that promotes relaxation and good sleep.
The following decorative elements are used in the interiors:
- Living plants and flowers are an integral part of any design. Hanging flower pots, ceramic pots on the windowsill, table and floor vases with greenery will compositionally complete the imagined picture.
- Paintings, prints, posters and other wall art are preferred, but not required. If an accent wall is highlighted, then additional decor may be out of place. With all the love for artistic creativity, you have to observe moderation.
- Thought pillows, blankets, bedspreads, carpets will create additional comfort and will not be superfluous.
Chocolate wallpaper in the bedroom is suitable only for light decor. Wall clocks, graphics or patterns are made in white or gold tones.
Lately, 3D stencil designs have come into fashion. Of course, you should not replace wallpaper with them, but it is possible to highlight the area at the head of the room.
The stencil is applied using a special printer. Firms providing such services operate in almost every city. The drawing can be painted over and changed to another design at any time.
