White matte stretch ceilings: features of choice
The white opaque stretch ceiling is a traditional addition of any interior. It is the light color of the ceiling is considered the most common, despite the abundance of alternative options.
Special features
White color most people call universal. It is not only combined with all colors from both cold and warm palettes, but also suitable for the design of any room. Light ceilings look good in living rooms, in the kitchen, and in the bathroom.
Traditionally, this achromatic color is associated with purity. In addition, it helps to make the room visually spacious.The light ceiling lifts the walls and makes even a small room higher. In the bedroom, white ceilings are good because they help to tune in to the peaceful way.
In such a room it is easier to fall asleep and have good dreams.
As for the advantages of stretch ceilings, the main one is high quality. They are made on the basis of high-quality polyester or PVC. That is why the surface of the ceiling is resistant to moisture. Over time, the surface of such a ceiling does not fade, does not collapse and is not covered with a layer of mold.
Stretch ceilings are also able to resist mechanical damage. They are not scratched and are not torn, despite the apparent fragility. This is very beneficial because you can install the ceiling once and be sure that it will serve you for several years.
Light plastic surface does not require particularly complex care. It is enough to periodically wipe it with a dry cloth, clean up the accumulated layer of dust and a couple of times a season walk on a smooth surface with a damp cloth.
A color scheme
As already mentioned, one of the main advantages of white is its versatility. It is perfectly combined with dark colors and light.And each shade is able to play with new colors, being in tandem with white.
Monophonic option
If you use a white matte stretch ceiling in a room with dark walls, the room will no longer seem so gloomy. This applies to such tones as emerald, burgundy, brown, marsala, and so on.
Pastel colors against white become even more delicate. Therefore, the combination of white with such tones as pink, lavender or blue is suitable for the bedrooms of young ladies, children's rooms, etc.
It looks interesting and the room is almost completely decorated in white. Such a move is used in rooms in the style of minimalism, for example.
Two color
Very often, ceilings are made in two colors. To do this, use the very basis of PVC and connecting profile. They are often made multicolored, sometimes even contrasting. It looks stylish and expressive.
Often two-color ceilings make black and white. No matter how much time passes, this traditional combination remains popular and in demand. Such ceiling colors are perfect for kitchens or bathrooms, and for modern studio apartments.
By the way, it is worth noting that such a stylistic move is good for small rooms. The fact is that such a contrasting combination of shades makes it possible to visually increase the space. It is best to combine a large base of light stretch ceiling with a neat black frame. If you do the opposite, then the effect will be reversed - the dark base will “eat” the space and the room will appear smaller and lower.
Creative ideas
In addition to plain ceilings and two-color options, there are others. The white ceiling is a great base on which to create anything.
Patterned surface
The ceiling decorated by a pattern is a stylish and original decision. Such a move is suitable for decorating bedrooms, living rooms or hallways. It is worth noting that the patterns can be not just painted on the surface of PVC, but also voluminous. Such a move does not look worse than expensive stucco, but it is several times cheaper.
Using various abstract patterns, you can create whole pictures. It is possible both to fill all free space with bright prints and to decorate separate parts of the room with them. For example, arrange decorative patterns in the corners or around the chandelier.
Photo printing
A more original version is a ceiling decorated with photo printing.This design makes the room more "alive". For example, you can decorate a room with a ceiling with a cosmic print or an image of clouds so that it looks like a real night or day sky.
But you can choose something else. For example, decorate the ceiling with real photographs, images of flowers and so on. There is no limit to your imagination, and you can make your room unique, not like anything else.
Where to use?
White ceilings with a matte finish can be used in different styles and in different rooms. As for the style, without a neat white ceiling it is impossible to imagine a room in the classical direction of modern. Also, light ceilings are a necessary part of the Scandinavian style or such a direction as minimalism.
White color makes the room more spacious and visually. The same effect helps to achieve the minimum number of things.
We should also talk about different rooms. In each room, the white color of the ceiling performs its task and looks special.
Children's
Very often, children's rooms are decorated in traditional style.Part of this interior is a stretch white ceiling with a matte surface. For a children's room, it is better to choose not a monochromatic surface, but decorated with interesting patterns or pictures.
White background makes the room visually brighter. Due to this, the child's fear of darkness disappears, because even after the lights were turned off in the room, it does not plunge into total darkness.
Entrance hall
Very often in modern apartments and houses the hallway is a room without windows. That is why the bright ceiling and profitable here. He will make the room much lighter. To enhance this effect, you need to draw a frame around the perimeter with small lamps. Spotlights look beautiful and give a nice cold light.
Kitchen
Often, light ceilings are used in the kitchen. Almost every hostess dreams of a spacious kitchen with high ceilings. If you do not have enough space in the selected room, then it can be visually increased using light stretch ceilings with a well-designed backlight.
Many refuse stretch ceiling in the kitchen, considering that a fungus can form under the PVC layer.It is believed that mold will certainly appear, if not because of high humidity, then at least because of sudden changes in temperature. To avoid this, it is enough just to regularly air the room. On the ceiling, air vents are also made, which prevent moisture from accumulating under the PVC layer.
In the kitchen, you can use both plain light ceilings, and two-color, complemented by brown or black accents. If you want to add bright colors to life, feel free to do it. They will not spoil your kitchen at all, especially taking into account that the white background will muffle bright shades.
Living room
Under the living room, it is customary to take the largest room in an apartment, because not one person spends his free time, but the whole family. In order to do more, even a very tiny room, you should use the same white stretch ceiling.
It is interesting to look like a monochromatic surface, and decorated with patterns. On such a light background, some big chandelier looks luxuriously, decorated, for example, with crystal inserts or metal decorative details.To decorate a monochromatic light ceiling, you can use both vintage and modern chandeliers - the choice of the lamp depends on the style of the room.
White matte surfaces are a truly versatile option that has been tested by more than one generation of designers. They will suit both lovers of the classics and lovers of novelty, because if you like, you can paint a monochrome surface with patterns or even full-fledged drawings, paintings and photographs.
In the next video you will see detailed instructions for stretching ceilings.
