Two-tier stretch ceilings are options for an interesting, aesthetic, complex design of the ceiling surface. Looking at pictures of similar ceilings, you can see examples of space design, where beautiful ceilings take on, consider, the main role in the design. They zone the space, decorate it, unite disparate elements, and form a new look for the room.
Such a structure has many advantages, many times more than disadvantages. , they ennoble the space, but are also renovations with a long-term perspective.
In addition, two-level stretch ceilings:
- They retain their original appearance for a very long time;
- Installation of the tension fabric takes place in a matter of hours, without noise and dust;
- The surface turns out flat and smooth, hiding all defects of the base ceiling;
- And even if you managed to do the main repairs, by stretching the canvas you will not damage what was done in any way; the technology in this regard is very clean;
- Various types of communications can be carried out in the interceiling space;
- This ceiling provides additional sound insulation and sound insulation.
Contrary to myths, the stretch ceiling fabric does not emit any harmful emissions. Modern high-quality stretch ceilings are no more harmful than the fact that we wear synthetic clothes. Another question is if you purchase a ceiling that is uncertified, cheap, and made in an unknown location.
But the disadvantages can also be mentioned: installing the ceiling yourself is problematic, you need additional equipment. If you catch the blade with a tip, it will be damaged very easily. A glossy ceiling has a peculiarity - the seams are visible on it, but matte ceilings are better in this regard.
Do-it-yourself two-level ceiling: is it possible?
If your level of knowledge regarding repairs and related topics is higher than the initial one, you can at least partially do the installation of a two-level one yourself. Create a sketch (you can look it up on the Internet), make a calculation of materials (a calculation calculator is also available on the Internet), purchase materials, take measurements, etc. - all this can be done independently without any problems.
There are example drawings on the Internet, detailed reviews of the work performed, which are better than abstract instructions, etc. A diagram of the future design can also be drawn up using online tips, and you will definitely make one level yourself.
Namely:
- You need to measure the room, make marks, and start constructing the frame;
- The metal frame is then covered with plasterboard;
- Drywall is subjected to finishing.
That's it, the lower tier is ready. And then you invite specialists who install the tension fabric in a couple of hours (after taking measurements first). It is problematic to completely make such double ceilings yourself, because, for example, to stretch a PVC ceiling, you need to use a heat gun.
Installation of two-level stretch ceilings (video instructions)
Installation of supporting structure
First, you define the boundaries between the levels, this is done with a thick marker on the main ceiling. Attach the aluminum profile along the marked line, this is done with a hammer drill and dowels.
If the profile is not in a straight line (a curved fragment is needed), it is cut with special metal scissors. The end surface will be covered by a strip of plastic. Along the strip you need to install wooden blocks that will not exceed the width of the strip in height. The number of bars depends on the configuration - the more complex its shape, the more bars. It also depends on the length of the dividing line. Fixation to the bars is carried out with self-tapping screws.
There is another assembly option: you can use not a whole plastic strip, but pieces, fixed with self-tapping screws.
Installing the lower ceiling level
The first thing you work with is a metal profile. The canvas will be stretched over it.
Work order:
- Draw a contour around the perimeter of the room; profiles are already installed on it;
- The profiles are attached to the wall with self-tapping screws and dowels; for this you need to drill holes;
- The interval between fasteners should not be more than 30 cm;
- There will be two rows of profiles on the frame - the upper level canvas will be mounted on the bottom row;
- Then any corner end of the canvas will be installed in the profiles, and then distributed over adjacent walls;
- The other ends are suspended from the profile, and this is done with special clothespins, which are fixed with a cord in the corners of the room;
- The outer sides of the canvas remain suspended, attention now turns to the inner edges, where the material is attached to the profiles;
- Then the outer edges are tucked in, and for this you need a gas burner - the tension fabric is heated, inserting the ends and edges into the profiles.
After cooling, the coating will become even and smooth, perfectly stretched. In this way, you can stretch the fabric yourself without resorting to the help of specialists.
Two-level stretch ceiling with lighting: how to install lighting elements
In this regard, there are two options. The first is that all the elements will be retracted inside, in which case they will have to be installed before tension occurs.
If you install the ceiling yourself, take into account all the smallest details, because the canvas manufacturing company will not provide any guarantee. That is, if you damage the ceiling during installation, no one will replace the ceiling.
Today, LED lighting can also be ordered from specialists, being confident in the safety of the canvas.
Design of two-level stretch ceilings
Black and white options will always be relevant; they look good in a spacious apartment, in a studio apartment. A square ceiling or rectangular ceilings today can be decorated with photo printing.
With photo printing you can completely change the entire appearance of a room. Photo printing is also used in ceilings with interesting shapes (wave, drop, sun, flower, etc.). With its help, they create the most romantic type of ceiling - a starry sky.
Wherever you purchase materials, Moscow, Odintsovo or a small company on the outskirts, ask for certificates of conformity, make sure of the good reputation of the manufacturer and seller, and then the repair will be a joy.
Good luck!
Design of a two-level stretch ceiling (interior photo)
Stretch ceilings are an excellent alternative to whitewashed or wallpapered surfaces. They hide well all the shortcomings of the rough foundation and communication. Installing suspended ceilings does not take much time, and during the work there is practically no dust generated. Therefore, they can be installed without even renovating the entire room. Among other things, this finishing method is durable - the average service life of suspended ceiling structures is 15 years.
Now there is a wide selection of canvases - different colors and textures. If you want a more unusual and sophisticated design, you should pay attention to 2-level stretch ceilings.
Preparation for installation
To work you will need:
- hammer;
- roulette;
- glazing nails;
- pencil and eraser;
- graph paper;
- nylon thread;
- drywall;
- blocks of wood;
- screwdriver;
- perforator;
- dowels, screws.
It is more difficult to create a 2-level stretch ceiling than a single-level one. It will take more time and effort, but the result will be much better. In this case, the tension fabric itself is tensioned last. Before starting work, you need to remove furnishings from the room so that they do not interfere. It is also necessary to take into account that in order to stretch the fabric, you need to warm up the room to 70 degrees, and remove all objects that could be damaged by such a temperature.
First, measure the height of the corners of the room. From the lowest of them, step down 5 centimeters and drive in a glazing bead nail. Then, focusing on this mark, mark the perimeter of the entire room.
2-level stretch ceilings can have a wide variety of designs, so be sure to draw up a sketch of the future surface. It is advisable to do this on graph paper or a squared notebook sheet, and not on whatman paper. This makes following the created sketch more convenient.
Then you can order the tension fabric. A 2-level stretch ceiling can be matte or glossy. A design that combines fabrics of different textures and shades will look great. Most often, preference is given to white tones - such a surface looks as if it had been perfectly plastered.
When the canvases are delivered, installation of the ceiling can begin. First, another 5-6 centimeters are retreated from the level of the thread and another one is pulled in parallel. If the level 2 suspended ceiling does not touch any wall, then there is no point in marking it. The outline of the second level is made with a marker or chalk. Then wooden blocks of the required height are attached along the drawn line (usually 10 centimeters, but the difference in size between the walls must be taken into account). If a rounded corner is to be created, then it is necessary to use drywall - this material can be given any shape, but it will still be attached to the bars.
Next, we begin to lay out the electrical wires. Typically, 2-level suspended ceilings combine two types of lighting fixtures - a regular chandelier and spotlights. It is best to install spotlights on the second level of the structure. It should be taken into account that the power of the lamps should not exceed 50 watts.
Installation of a two-level ceiling, detailed video:
Installation of a stretch ceiling
For work you will need the following materials and tools:
- perforator;
- profile;
- dowels, screws;
- screwdriver;
- PVC sheets;
- harpoon mount;
- heat gun;
- decorative plinth;
- spatula with a rubber tip.
The profile is installed along stretched lines, with the exception of those places where the ceiling will not come into contact with the wall. In these places, both profiles are attached to wooden blocks to make it possible to join the two tiers and fix the panels.
Afterwards the room is heated with a heat gun. A 2-level stretch ceiling is installed only after the material has warmed up to 65-70 degrees. It is most convenient to work if several people are involved in this at once - while the canvas is stretched around the perimeter of the room, someone warms it up using a heat gun. They do the same with the second tier. When working with a gas heat gun, you must follow safety regulations.
When the canvases are stretched, excess material is tucked under the profile with a special spatula with a rubber tip. At the end of the work, all seams are hidden with plinth.
The design of two-level ceilings can be anything, but the most important thing is to correctly draw a drawing of the stretch ceiling and take the dimensions of the room. Only in this case the design will turn out beautiful, as in the photo. It is not recommended to make more than two levels - the height of the room will be significantly reduced, and it will seem smaller than it actually is.
An original way to decorate the interior of an apartment would be a two-level ceiling with a suspended or tensioned structure. This option is perfect for the living room and bedroom. The decorative design can be complemented by a unique lighting system, thanks to which the appearance of the room will become refined.
Design features and advantages
When choosing a two-level design for arranging the ceiling in your room, be prepared to incur additional financial costs.
Therefore, decide in advance which installation method and ceiling design will be preferable for you:
The upper level can serve as a previously equipped ceiling plane. Drywall will be attached only in separate areas, which allows you to visually zone the room. You can attach the boxes around the perimeter, but the main condition will be a flat and smooth surface of the upper level.
Drywall is placed on one tier, and a tension system is placed on the second. This can be implemented if surface finishing is prohibitively expensive.
The choice of installation option remains with the apartment owner. It is necessary to take into account the state of repairs, the layout of the premises, and your own financial capabilities.
Among the advantages of two-level technologies are:
- hiding rough finishing defects;
- the ability to cover communications;
- zoning of the premises;
- visual management of space in the room;
- creating an original design using various lighting methods.
Construction of a ceiling with a plasterboard box
A fairly common way to decorate the interior of rooms is to install a plasterboard ceiling.
You can solve this problem yourself, although you will have to work hard by following our instructions.
Surface preparation and marking
At the very beginning, you need to clear the room of furniture and other things. The floor should be covered with film. The surface to be treated is cleaned of old coating.
If necessary, cracks and cracks should be sealed, primed and plastered. Finishing will be unnecessary if you plan to cover the entire ceiling with plasterboard.
After this you can start marking. Pre-measure the height of the corners and identify the lowest one. To ensure a horizontally level structure, you should focus on this angle.
As a marking, you can draw a straight line on the wall, used for installing profiles. Marking with dots will help you navigate the direct suspension.
If the lengths of the opposite sides differ, then it is necessary to align horizontally and then make the necessary markings. It is determined by the project you have chosen.
Installation of the first tier frame
The UD guide profiles are fastened at intervals of 600 mm around the perimeter. For the ceiling, a step of 400 mm is required.
If rounded solutions are assumed, then in such areas on the surface of the profile it is necessary to make notches at intervals of 25 mm, successively making bends taking into account the required radius.
Direct type suspensions are attached to pre-designated points on the ceiling. A pitch of 600 mm must be observed. After this, the ends should be folded and carefully trimmed.
Ceiling-type CD profiles are mounted on these suspensions. Where the second level of the structure is planned, it is advisable to install “crabs” in advance.
At this stage, you can take care of heat and sound insulation. To do this, insulation is placed in the interprofile recesses and fixed with the “tails” of the suspensions.
Then the frame of the first level is covered with plasterboard. In places where the modules are cut, it is advisable to remove part of the material with a knife, forming a chamfer. This is necessary for greater strength of the seams.
Installation of the second tier
In the process of arranging ceilings with your own hands, you need to carefully consider installing profiles for the second level. A contour for the UD profile is drawn on the wall.
A drawing according to the project must be applied to the surface. The presence of such markings makes it possible to visually evaluate the future design. The profile frame is attached according to the markings. If necessary, the necessary places are rounded off.
To lower the frame under the tier, you must:
- cut the CD profile to the length required to lower the frame;
- cut the tongues (side parts) on one side of the cuts, which makes installation easier;
- insert the cuts with the flat side into the UD profile fixed to the ceiling;
- using the “flea” design, fix the cuts in increments of 500-600 mm;
- if it is necessary to fix curved pieces of a CD profile, then the step should be reduced to 200-300 mm;
- Place the UD profile on the installed sections, followed by strong fastening.
After the sidewall is ready, you need to cut off part of the CD profile. The length should be taken equal to the gap between the sidewall and the profile on the wall. Then they are firmly fixed on both sides. The frame will be completely ready.
Fastening drywall
To secure plasterboard sheets to the constructed frame, it is necessary to use a spreader. The first row begins with a full-size sheet, which is mounted on profiles.
The second row also begins as a single piece, but from the opposite edge. The fastening technology can be seen in the photo of two-level ceilings.
To make shaped parts, you must first construct a template from cardboard. And then cut out the blanks along it. If the sidewalls are bent vertically, then molding must be done by rolling with a needle roller.
Then the surface is sprayed with water, and when the gypsum craton is saturated (after about an hour), an incision is made on the convex plane of the bend. The workpiece is placed on its edge, the desired bend is formed, fixed with a load and left to dry.
If you are creating illuminated ceilings, then you need to check all wiring and communications.
Drywall is fastened with self-tapping screws in increments of 150-200 mm. To improve the quality of future finishing, the screw heads must be deepened.
If the canvas is pressed through, then the fastening is redone, moving away from the previous place by 40-50 mm. Another sheet is attached from the opposite edge.
Remember, first you need to attach the top level, then move on to the side parts, and at the end - the decor of the bottom part.
After this, you can begin finishing. First the surface needs to be primed. After drying, serpyanka tape should be applied to the joints, the seams and the places where the self-tapping screws are deepened are puttied.
It is advisable to secure the outer corners with corners. It is advisable to use a metal corner for smooth contours, but curved surfaces need to be secured with plastic ones. Corners can also be secured by pressing them into a layer of pre-applied plaster.
Sheets of fiberglass are attached to PVA glue, and finishing putty is laid on top with a layer of 15 mm. Then the surface is polished and primed. Finally, finishing should be done and the lighting devices should be secured.
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 sheathed 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.
Photos of two-level ceilings
Among modern methods of finishing the ceiling surface, stretch two-level ceilings occupy a key place. They look unusually fresh and presentable both in photos in advertising brochures of installation organizations and in person, representing an extremely successful design solution for interiors that are completely different in nature. Meanwhile, in order to skillfully use all the advantages of a two-tier structure, it will not be superfluous to know what impact they have on the visual appearance of the premises - and how this happens in specific examples. We present you with extensive material that will certainly come in handy if you are eager to install two-level stretch ceilings - 100 photos with the best ideas and useful tips for integrating a complex ceiling structure into the interior.
All the benefits of using
If the stars light up, it means someone needs it. Likewise, tensioned two-level structures are successfully implemented in modern city apartments and private houses for the simple reason that they allow the owners to realize some design ideas due to their obvious advantages. Which ones?
- modern style - for those who are accustomed to following trends, it is the factor of relevance of a particular decision that plays a key role;
- effective camouflage of pipes and communications - nothing will spoil the appearance of the room, and if necessary, you can easily get direct access to them;
- unlimited zoning possibilities - this can be a division within the room into several both decorative and functional zones;
- variety of lighting scenarios - additional levels of the ceiling structure can be used to place various lighting sources on them and create unusual lighting effects;
- zooming in on a room - in the photo it is noted that suspended two-tier ceilings work great to visually increase the height of the room - but not in the case of very modest-sized rooms;
- potential uniqueness of each project - there are no boundaries when it comes to creating ceiling structures with several levels, which means that there is a real opportunity to uniquely customize your interior while costing a minimum of money spent;
- combination of different textures and shades - due to such stylistic synthesis, new forms of decorative design of the ceiling are realized.
Summarizing all of the above, we can say with confidence that two-level ceilings can be perfectly implemented both in the format of an ordinary city apartment with a small area, and in a spacious country house, where, as you know, square meters are not really counted - why? , when there are already plenty of them?
All the disadvantages of using
As much as we would like, everything has a downside - and often the facts discovered on it have much greater weight and significance. But not in the case of stretch ceilings in several levels - for this it is enough to look at even a few photos from catalogs. By and large, only the following points can be attributed to a small number of their disadvantages:
- reduction of actual ceiling height - acquires any significance only if the room itself cannot boast of extra centimeters upward;
- higher cost - an increase in the amount of consumables inevitably entails an increase in the price tag for the overall project, you have to put up with this or choose simpler and more accessible design options, there is no third option;
- complicated installation - a fairly logical disadvantage, which actually matters only if you decide to install such ceilings yourself, however, most often this work is entrusted to the shoulders of professionals, therefore this disadvantage can be considered quite dubious.
Installation features. Video
Above we noticed that installation two-level tension fabrics are slightly more complicated - due to the need to design metal frame, which will serve as a supporting structure for the second level. If you analyze the entire installation algorithm point by point, then there is nothing complicated about it:
- first, a general plan is drawn up - you must decide how the lower level will be designed;
then it is necessary to take the required measurements and prepare profiles for constructing a metal frame;
- after the frame is ready, all that remains is to cover it with plasterboard;
- at your request, you subject the drywall to finishing - so that it fits into the interior as successfully as possible;
- stretch the polyvinyl chloride film using a heat gun according to the standard method, which has already been described more than once both online and on our website.
Here is a detailed video instruction that allows you to visualize all this
Color compatibility table
The use of several levels of the ceiling surface in a single design concept implies compliance with certain color combination rules. Of course, any rules are made to be broken - and in some cases we even recommend doing so, but information about basic tonal combinations will definitely not be superfluous.
For convenience, we have compiled it into a compact table. Use it!
| Color | Optimal combination | Undesirable combination |
| White | Blue, red, black | |
| Beige | Brown, emerald, red, black | Yellow |
| Grey | Fuchsia, red, purple | Green |
| Pink | Brown, white, olive, mint | Purple, orange, light green |
| Red | White, black, yellow | Brown, pink |
| Yellow | Blue, lilac, light green, light blue | Black |
| Blue | Red, white, gray, brown | Green, purple |
| Black | White, red, light green, yellow, orange | Versatile, but requires dilution |
Interaction with light sources
With the emergence of a large number of sources additional lighting Designers have an excellent opportunity to directly influence the atmosphere in the room, and suspended two-tier ceilings came in handy here. As a rule, one of the levels is located along the perimeter or along one of the walls and takes an active part in zoning the premises by placing spotlights or LED lights. These light sources belong to the category of additional ones and help, in addition to performing a direct practical function, to achieve an artistic division of a single living space into several functional zones.
Let's see how all this happens in reality.
What light sources are actively used?
- spots- spotlights, which are often called recessed, have the ability to illuminate a space within a radius of a maximum of 2 meters and therefore are most often used in a bunch of 4-6 pieces, placed sequentially or in random order;
- LED strips- LED strips, which stretch along the perimeter or along one of the walls and greatly illuminate the space, are the basic element of the so-called hidden lighting;
- chandeliers- the classic version of the main lighting, which is most often its central element, in the case of two-level ceilings is placed mainly on the PVC canvas itself;
- lampshades- there are a large number of variations - and each of them can play its role in a simulated light scenario; it can be placed both on the plasterboard part and directly on the tension fabric.
It should be noted that quite often LEDs are located on the upper level in such a way as to highlight certain areas, thereby helping to achieve a voluminous and beautiful display of the pattern printed on the canvas. The most common options:
- starry sky;
- specific constellations;
- solar dawn;
- space theme;
- geographic Maps.
Use in various types of premises
The functional features of premises are one of the main factors that determine the nature of the finishing of their ceiling structure. Take a look at the photo above: placing suspended two-level ceilings in one case can advantageously emphasize the scale of the room and the specifics of its use, but in another it can disrupt the harmony in the air and create an uncomfortable, poorly optimized interior. In addition, in bathrooms, balconies, and children's rooms, you need to be very careful when using a multi-level structure - due to direct mechanical impact, the stretched fabric can tear, and permanent temperature changes affect its performance.
However, people love two-tier suspended ceilings and actively use them in their “homes”. Let's look at how this happens and what rules should be followed so that the final result after installation is pleasing to the eye. Well, when is it worth abandoning the rules in order to get an original and effective interior.
In the living room
If you live in a private house and want to emphasize the luxury of your living room, we recommend that you view the following photos of suspended two-tier ceilings: among them there are many options with deep relief and unexpected contrasts.
It is not enough to have a large living room - you also need to be able to use the free square meters to the maximum. With the help of a complex ceiling structure and properly designed lighting, you can advantageously illuminate the recreation area or place other accents in the interior.
It always looks great when the ceiling is symmetrical to the floor design of the room. For example, as in the images below.
As a rule, in urban environments, with the help of two-level suspended ceilings, owners strive to emphasize the internal volume of the room. A higher scale is achieved by introducing an additional level in one of the corners of the room. Hidden lighting system- another tool that, in skillful hands, turns into an accurate designer weapon.
Look at how it hits not the eyebrow, but the eye.
In the kitchen
Modern kitchens do not always allow the use of several levels of finishing on the ceiling at once, but if such an opportunity exists, why not take advantage of it?
In city apartments:
- narrow frame;
- spot lighting throughout the entire area of the lower tier;
- a light-colored tension fabric placed in the center;
- central chandelier (if possible)
This schematic arrangement of accents allows even in modest kitchen-type rooms to achieve excellent visualization of the interior. All laws of proper zoning are observed, the work area is favorably illuminated by symmetrically placed spots, and a chandelier is used as the main lighting source. Instead, if desired, you can use a ceiling-type lamp - three lamps hanging over the dining table will be enough to organize a comfortable meal and an excellent atmosphere.
Be careful with experiments in modest-sized kitchens: failure to maintain color balance can cause an uncomfortable interior that puts pressure on the brain. In particular, be extremely careful when using black. If it’s really hard to overcome your sympathy for it, then give it a place on the modeled frame, and give the main level a pure white color. The combination of two contrasting textures is especially beneficial - glossy And matte. In this case, it is best to place the first on the frame, and the second in the central part.
In private houses, there is little point in adhering to any specific schemes, since each house has its own layout, and most of the schemes known and recommended by experts simply do not work. It is best to seek the help of a professional designer - he will be able to take into account all the nuances of the room and develop a unique project. Of course, maximum attention should be paid to the ceiling surface.
We offer you a photo of the successful use of suspended two-level ceilings in the format of a spacious kitchen in a private house.
In the bedroom
Leave all provocations with color and texture for other rooms - in the bedroom you need to create an extremely cozy atmosphere that is as conducive to relaxation as possible. To do this, use calm for two-level ceilings. pastel shades, avoid geometric overload and torn lines.
Soft, absolutely unobtrusive lighting and delicate accents on the bedside area of the two-level ceiling are welcome.
If your bedroom uses a central chandelier, then prefer not the most massive design: the light source should be natural and not blatantly appear in the field of view.
A separate case is the imitation of a ceiling under starry sky using LED lamps. Using different types of lighting, you can achieve a unique color scheme for a two-level ceiling. Of course, someone will say, it’s a hackneyed plot, it’s time to come up with something new. But take a look at the photo below, where suspended two-tier ceilings of this type are presented. Isn't it a winning solution?
In the hallway and corridor
One of the most interesting tools that helps to slightly enrich the rather meager design of modern hallways with the help of
stretch ceilings. As a rule, in apartments these rooms cannot boast of substantial dimensions, so you can use a little trick: use ceilings of this type approximately as in the following photo.
Thus, you skillfully kill two birds with one stone:
- visually enrich a room that is modest in aesthetic characteristics;
- make it longer with the help of lower tiers parallel to each other.
Consistently placed lamps on a two-level ceiling enhance the desired effect.
Here are some more interesting photos with two-level ceilings in the format of modern hallways and corridors. Carefully study the interior - it hides great ideas, each of which can potentially fit organically into the design of your room.
In the children's room
Children passionately love everything bright, playful, and fabulous. Therefore, in terms of choosing colors and motifs when organizing a stretch ceiling, parents have completely free hands:
- Flora and fauna;
- stars and sun;
- fairy-tale heroes;
- motifs from comics and animations.
Do you want a blue sky filled with vital energy on your ceiling? Please!
Have cartoon characters left the TV screen and taken up residence on the suspended ceiling? Why not?
Incredibly beautiful butterflies flutter, creating a great mood and a reason to smile? A great option for a ceiling in a nursery!
As you might have guessed, for installing a two-level stretch ceiling, anything that is in one way or another within your child’s interests and constitutes a map of his inner world is suitable. However, be careful with the lower level: children often like to frolic with all sorts of objects, so the risk of damaging the stretched fabric is permanent.
Conclusion
You can endlessly look at how suspended two-level ceilings look advantageous in photos, but you won’t be satisfied with images alone - sooner or later you will have to move from theory to practice. The existing variety of color and texture solutions for suspended ceilings allows you to express even the most daring and extraordinary idea on the ceiling surface. The main thing is to organically fit it into the overall interior. It should be remembered that all parts of a two-tier stretch ceiling are of equal value, which means that you need to avoid obviously tasteless, intrusive options that are on the verge of an aesthetic foul. An effect similar to two-level ceilings can be achieved by using two-color stretch ceilings in the interior. Or fit them into design concepts in which they will look natural and advantageous. As the programmers say: "turn a bug into a feature".
Several advantages and disadvantages of these tension structures.
What material can be used?
There are two main types of materials:
- PVC film.
- Such models do not allow water to pass through and have a huge number of colors and textures. They can be matte, glossy or mirror.
Fabric.
It is environmentally friendly and has a pronounced structure. It looks quite expensive and impressive. The cold installation method is used for them.
Texture of multi-level canvases
The most popular surfaces of suspended ceiling models:
Matte
They look discreet and not flashy, do not reflect or glare. They are considered the most common and optimal option for ceiling decoration.
The photo shows a bedroom with a matte two-level ceiling structure in white and green.
Glossy
They create the effect of depth, increase space, perfectly reflect light and make the luminous flux more intense.
The photo shows a glossy two-level stretch ceiling in the living room.
Satin
They have a pleasant and soft pearlescent shine. Unlike glossy surfaces, they have a more unobtrusive and calm reflective effect.
The photo shows a two-level tension black and gray satin structure.
Ceiling colors
The appearance of the entire room depends on the color scheme of the ceiling space.
White
Neutral, achromatic color that goes well with various styles. White gives the space additional volume, spaciousness and significantly enlarges the room.
Noble gray always looks very elegant and stylish, and emphasizes good taste.
Violet
Light shades of purple create a delicate, flowing and romantic design, while darker shades add mystery and mystery to the room.
Black
It looks rich and adds volume to the room. Despite such a gloomy color, it creates an oppressive effect.
Forms of suspended ceilings
Various shapes give the room originality and create interesting visual effects.
Square
The most popular form used to decorate the ceiling. Square tension structures enliven the interior and make it very expressive.
Rectangular
Strict rectangular shape, looks modern and stylish. This ceiling model unites all the elements of the room with each other and gives it a complete and solid look.
The photo shows a two-level rectangular stretch ceiling in the living room.
Oval
An oval, ellipse or semicircle shape will raise the ceiling, smooth out the corners in the room and allow you to create unusual lighting in it.
L-shaped
A podium wavy ledge or an L-shaped drop is a fairly traditional and sought-after design solution for aesthetic interior design.
Complex curved structures
Complex forms always remain at the peak of popularity.
Wave
It will add individuality and originality to the interior. A curvilinear tension pattern like one or two waves will undoubtedly attract all the attention.
Flower
It will be a wonderful addition and decorative element to the room. A flower-shaped design, combined with or without a chandelier, will never go unnoticed.
Design options for two-tier ceilings
A bright design will transform and emphasize the ceiling space.
With photo printing
Canvases with flowers, butterflies or other colorful images form a very delicate, beautiful and sensual design.
The photo shows a white and pink two-level ceiling with photo printing in the form of butterflies.
carved
Perforated, patterned, artistic ceilings perfectly perform not only an aesthetic function, but also a practical one.
The photo shows a two-level stretch ceiling with a carved pattern.
Starry sky
These designs look simply amazing and become a real decoration of the entire interior. Two-level ceilings with a picture of a starry sky create a feeling of open space above your head.
With central beam
They look organic and are a key detail of the room, which attracts the main attention and unobtrusively complements the overall design.
The photo shows a two-level tension structure with a central beam in the kitchen interior.
Convex center
Convex central details, in the form of a square inside, an oval in the middle or a circle in the center, will be a dynamic accent of the entire room.
Color combinations
The most common color combinations.
Black and white
They create amazing contrast and transform any room. Two-level two-color ceilings, made in black and white, always look very stylish and original.
White-brown
A multifaceted, very harmonious and attractive combination. Brown perfectly sets off the white color, making this tandem more balanced and soft.
White with beige
They create a status, luxurious and noble design. This combination is considered classic and is an ideal solution for decorating any room.
Green and white
They look airy and gentle, bringing freshness and extraordinary lightness to the atmosphere.
The photo shows a bathroom and a two-level stretch ceiling with a combination of white and green colors.
Design options for internal corners
Several design options:
- Right angle.
- Sharp corner.
- Rounded.
Examples in various interior styles
These designs can harmoniously fit into many interior styles.
Classic
Satin and glossy surfaces will add even more gloss, radiance and shine to a classic interior. Ceiling models in discreet colors, in combination with stucco molding, baguettes or baseboards, will look elegant and create comfort and coziness in the room.
High tech
Glossy canvases without plasterboard, which have high reflective properties, are especially suitable for this style. They perfectly highlight the futuristic design and help in creating interesting light compositions.
Modern
Various geometric shapes, combined with proper lighting, will fit perfectly into a modern interior. Various color combinations will also be appropriate in this style.
The photo shows a two-level tension structure in the living room in a modern style.
Stretch 2-level ceilings with lighting
Lighting solutions with green, orange, yellow, white or red lighting make the ceiling structure more sophisticated.
LED strip around the perimeter
Hidden ice lighting not only gives the ceiling an unusual appearance and creates a floating effect, but also sets a certain lighting mood for the room.
In the photo on the right is a ceiling with a niche for a cornice, illuminated with white lighting.
With a niche for lighting
It looks original, beautiful and very aesthetically pleasing. A niche with blue, purple or turquoise lighting gives the ceiling space a special mystery.
With chandelier
Two-level tension models in combination with a chandelier create an interesting play of light and visually make the room much taller and wider.
The photo shows a kitchen combined with a living room with a two-level ceiling combined with a chandelier.
Contour
This lighting is located along the contour of the ceiling elements. It illuminates both the entire surface and certain halves of the ceiling, and at the same time gently diffuses the light.
Ideas in the interior of rooms
Ceiling models should fit organically into the design and create a mood.
Living room
Two-level ceilings are a fairly practical solution for the living room. They allow you to bring the most daring design ideas to life.
Kitchen
Such designs allow you to visually divide the kitchen into functional zones and focus attention on certain details of the room.
The photo shows a small kitchen and a two-level white-green ceiling.
Bedroom
This type of stretch fabric can diversify the design of the bedroom and decorate it with unusual decorative lighting.
Children's room
Canvases decorated with various photo prints or drawings will not only set the mood for the nursery, but will also help to visually delimit the space and divide it into a study area, a relaxation area or a play area.
The photo shows a two-level stretch ceiling that divides the children's room into two parts.
Bathroom
Gloss is an ideal option for bathroom decor. It creates the impression of additional space and highlights the shiny chrome surfaces of the sanitary ware.
Hallway and corridor
Matte or glossy canvases with a curve, with all kinds of steps and transitions, will allow the hallway or corridor to sparkle with new colors.
The photo shows a two-level stretch white-brown ceiling in the hallway with a staircase.
Toilet
Glossy or matte textures in light beige, blue, white or pink shades are perfect for the bathroom, which will increase the space.
Photo gallery
Two-level stretch ceilings are perfect for decorating almost any room. They allow you to turn your ceiling space into a real masterpiece and give it a chic and more impressive appearance.