Soaring ceiling: what is it?

Relatively recently, a revolution occurred in the world of interior design: traditional facing ceilings with whitewash came to replace the new generation of ceiling materials. The ceiling has become an independent part of the decor of the entire room. Multi-level plasterboard superstructures, stretch fabric and PVC structures, with built-in lighting and 3D paintings - you can choose the most suitable option for any interior style.

However, the progress and imagination of designers does not stand still, thanks to which in recent times a new kind of refined decor is gaining in popularity - soaring ceilings. This design ceiling has acquired a visual sense of "airiness".

Being in a room with a floating ceiling, it seems that the ceiling canvas or part of it does not come into contact with the walls and is in free floating.

The soaring effect is created due to the method of fastening materials at a certain distance from the ceiling and walls.. An integrated LED strip or other light source completes the design. Scattered lighting, flowing at a certain angle on the walls, creates for the human eye the impression of a free-floating structure.

According to the installation method and material, floating ceilings can be of two types:

• PVC stretch ceilings;
• multi-level plasterboard ceilings.

Create a soaring effect of the ceiling in a more economical way. This includes the installation of lighting with the use of a ceiling cornice. Each of the designs has its advantages and deserves a separate description.

The technology of installing a floating ceiling made of PVC film or fabric is not much different from the standard one. The main difference is the use of special framework-baguettes. An LED strip is placed inside their cavity, and the baguette itself is closed by a transparent cap, which allows the light to diffuse and prevents the groove from accumulating dust.

The light source for suspended ceilings are led strip.They are the most economical. Another argument in favor of these devices is safety. Ceiling fabric should not be heated above 40 degrees, otherwise, over time, not to avoid deformation and compression of the texture. The diffusing tape is conveniently inserted into the grooves of the baguette, a certain installation angle creates a feeling of soaring, and the brightness of the backlight is controlled using the remote control or power supply.

Tensioning structures may consist of several levels that differ in color and texture. If the room is large enough, with the help of levels you can select functional zones or individual modules.

The advantages of stretch ceilings include durability and ease of maintenance. PVC-cloth does not attract dust, with leaks it can withstand large volumes of water, however, it is subject to deformation due to temperature difference. Unstable to mechanical damage, like any film.

When installing a plasterboard ceiling, a metal frame is used that will support a considerable weight of the structure. As in the case of a stretch, plasterboard ceiling can be single-level and multi-level.Plasterboard levels allow you to perform the most intricate shapes with light, but for hover effect, lighting elements should be hidden in special niches. Thus, the light is directed upwards, reflected from the ceiling and the upper part of the wall, which creates the feeling of separate elements floating in the air.

Requirements for lighting devices are less stringent - drywall withstands high temperatures, does not deform when overheated. therefore in the ceiling structures of this type, you can use any lamps.

Another advantage of drywall and frame under it is resistance to stress. In the design you can use mirror inserts, stucco or mosaic glass.

Gypsum board is an environmentally friendly material, easy to repaint, not afraid of mechanical damage and temperature changes. Its main drawback is the instability to water leaks, when wetted, there are visible streaks on the surface, and when the water is strong, the material is destroyed.

The ledge with led strip is the most economical and less labor-intensive variant of the soaring ceiling, since no action is taken on the ceiling itself. The effect is achieved due to the backlight coming from the eaves. Polyurethane cornice is attached to the upper base of the wall around the perimeter of the room, and an LED strip is inserted into its recess.

Cornices are best used in rooms with low ceilingswhere it is not possible to spend precious centimeters on suspended ceilings. Polyurethane curtain rods become an additional design element, easy to paint, artificial aging, combine well with stucco. Eaves are simple in installation, the scheme of their fastening will not cause difficulties even for the beginning home builders.

Thinking through the design features of the ceiling, pay attention to the ability of the backlight to visually increase the volume of the room. This is especially true for rooms with low ceilings. If you decide to donate 5-10 cm to the height of the room to install a stretch ceiling with hidden lighting,then you win in visual perception - the ceiling space will seem much higher.

Color solutions depend on the design of the entire interior, but it should be remembered that light colors, especially in the upper parts of the room, increase the volume, create a feeling of spaciousness. Conversely, dark shades conceal and reduce the size of the room, but can sometimes serve as an addition of comfort or luxury in certain rooms.

Light lines can be either an independent element of lighting or used in an ensemble with chandeliers or wall sconces. Daylight illumination will be especially appropriate in closed premises without windows - bathrooms, hallways.

Often the power supply of LED lamps are equipped with regulators not only the power of lighting, but also other functions. Thus, lamps with multi-colored blinking lamps with different switching speeds can create a festive atmosphere of the room.

Hidden lights can independently act as a night light in children's rooms or hallways leading to the bathroom area.

The design of soaring structures will suit almost any style of the room, emphasize the features of strict classics or highlight the nuances of techno and hi-tech, give sophistication to minimalism and loft, add color to eco and ethnicity.

The main function of soaring ceilings is the decor and lighting of the space. With the help of modern designs of the new generation, it is possible to transform the room beyond recognition, regardless of its functions. Soaring ceilings have become the highlight of cafes, nightclubs and brand stores.

Why not try this unique way of decoration in your apartment?

As a rule, the hall is the most spacious room, where the whole family gathers for the rest, feasts are arranged with guests. The living room is the business card of the whole house, so floating ceilings here will be most welcome.

Depending on the style of this room, the ceiling can be an elegant gloss, a subdued shine of a matte surface, mirror inserts in a plasterboard design, a multi-colored line of festive lighting. Respectability and aristocracy will give your living room an exquisite satin ceiling, and multi-level figures will create a sense of height and palace luxury.

For the kitchen room is better to choose materials that are easy to clean. Even with the hood, it is not always possible to avoid the accumulation of fumes from cooking food, fatty deposits, on the ceiling. Stretch ceilings made of PVC film will be the best option. They are easy to maintain, do not absorb dust and dirt, are easy to wet cleaning, resistant to household detergents.

But the choice of levels of drywall will not be too problematic. Drywall is amenable to painting, and in case of contamination, the surface can be simply updated.

If the kitchen space allows, multi-level structures will help to allocate working and dining area. Bright prints to match the decor or photo printing elements are perfect for the kitchen space..

Properly located lights from the LED strip will highlight the necessary parts of the design and make the ceiling soaring.

For the bedroom it is best to choose discreet colors and elements, soft flowing light, shades,which will please the eye. After all, the ceiling of the bedroom is what your gaze falls to immediately after waking up. It can be a frosted canvas of light shades with sparkles, a two-level design with floral patterns or a night sky and a glowing milky way. The ceiling in the bedroom can contain both mirrored elements and illuminated mosaic.

Truly room for the imagination of the designer! The ceiling of the room for a child can turn into a living fairy tale with soaring clouds, favorite characters, bright butterflies and flowers. Funny cartoon prints backlit will allow the baby to overcome the fear of the dark and will protect his sleep.

For adolescents, a calmer design is important, a solid ceiling with eaves illumination or a two-level one with the image of geographic or astronomical maps, landscapes or sports-related elements. Calm abstract figures will not be superfluous either, they will create a certain style, and contemplation of a white ceiling during the period of reflection will cease to be a boring exercise.

Due to the increased humidity in the room, for bathrooms it is recommended to choose stretch PVC ceilings. Cold monochromatic colors in bathrooms look particularly stylish when the hidden diffuse lighting creates a sense of height and weightlessness of the ceiling. The soaring elements and multi-level structures are well combined with 3D drawings, with convex relief elements of decoration.

Given the standard dimensions of hallways and corridors in apartment buildings, you should approach the creation of floating ceilings with extreme care so as not to reduce the space even more. The best option would be a bright gloss PVC backlit film or ceiling polyurethane cornices.

If the ceilings are high and allow you to make a frame for a multi-level gypsum ceiling, then use stained glass or mirror inserts. Any reflective surfaces can visually enlarge the space., make it higher and more voluminous.

As can be seen from the above, soaring ceilings makes a certain angle of illumination, and in the rest care for them depends on the material of the ceiling.

Stretch structures made of PVC film are easy to clean with a damp sponge and gentle detergents. For example, a weak detergent solution for dishes and a wet sponge will remove the layer of pollution. But alkaline substances can leave traces on the film or even burn it, so you should definitely look at the composition of the substance.

For fabric stretch ceilings or their decorative elements on sale there are special sprays that allow cleaning without the use of water and household chemicals.

If the area is damaged during cleaning and the paint has peeled off, the defective part of the structure will have to be repainted. Therefore, drywall is advised to apply in the least polluted areas - living rooms, bedrooms, children's rooms.

Russian consumers agree that floating ceilings are a unique opportunity to increase the space of a small standard apartment.However, one should choose light shades so that the ceiling space does not cause a “pressing” sensation.

Among the main advantages, there is the originality of the approach and design fantasy in the design of the ceiling, and, as a result, the uniqueness of the interior.

The ease of maintenance and the lack of need to level the existing ceiling is also noted as one of the big advantages.

Soaring geometric shapes or abstract elements of drywall will be an unusual decoration of the living room or spacious hall.

Night or daytime sky, created with the help of stretch ceilings, will add romance to the bedroom.

For the room of a teenage girl, delicate colors, spring flowers, pink shades of sakura will do.

The schoolboy will be interested in more serious sports or technical subjects.

How to make a soaring ceiling, see the following video.