Two-level ceiling in the kitchen
When planning the finishing work, pay special attention to the decor of the ceilings. The market presents a huge amount of building materials, from budget options to luxury. Rack or stretch, drywall or natural wood - what will take root in your kitchen?
A budget option
Two-level ceiling is a good tradition, which was popular even in the royal dining rooms. Remember at least a luxurious ceiling in the hall of Peterhof! An important advantage of this design is that it is capable of easily hiding the disadvantages of any plaster or brickwork, covering floors, wires, beams, etc.
Any multi-tier structure does not necessarily require huge financial and time costs. You can turn to the economy segment by purchasing plastic products, models of plasterboard. Naturally, they will not last for a long time, like a stone or a thermal glass, but they will turn out to create a spectacular, often complex decor.If wood and natural fabrics will become a pleasure not cheap, then a two-level stretch ceiling in the kitchen is quite accessible to any wallet.
The material itself is not as expensive as its installation, so save on the installation of a stretch ceiling. Modern technologies allow us to make the canvas not just stylish, but also adapted to your “culinary experiments.” Such a two-tier ceiling can withstand the conditions of high humidity, temperature drops, burns, fumes, etc. Another opportunity to reduce the cost of repair and finishing work will be a multi-tiered system of PVC film or canvas, covered with a cloth.
An important purpose of the two-level ceiling is the possibility of separating the working space from the zone in which the lunch meal takes place. It allows you to create a more thoughtful, spectacular lighting system, and to make the kitchen platform more voluminous, more attractive. Also, a two-level ceiling allows you to visually enlarge the kitchen, advantageously emphasizes its interior. These methods for decorating ceilings have been used for over 15 years.
Drywall
One of the most popular materials for creating an interesting kitchen design is drywall. The advantages of its use is an interesting figure execution of ceilings. From it you can cut designs of any shape with angular or smooth lines. Circles, rectangles, uncomplicated symbols and much more is obtained from a sheet of ordinary drywall.
All this is decorated with laconic lamps, which are mounted directly into one of the levels. Between their "gaps" you can come up with an interesting combination of colors that will decorate the atmosphere in general. A combination of red and cold blue lighting, yellow and greenish shades, purple and pale pink, looks harmonious in the kitchen.
Stretch
Stretch ceiling is a construction of polyvinyl chloride film. It is quite easy to maintain and maintain. Designers advise to combine drywall with stretch ceilings. The peculiarity of the latter is that they can be selected for any kitchen interior: from classic, avant-garde to modern high-tech, modern. If you install a two-color stretch ceiling in two levels,it is better to choose a pair of contrasting keys.
In the coming season, designs with printed film will be relevant. Such a ceiling masterpiece is an artistic idea, associated with a picture in a frame. Place a 3D image of the sky or space above your head - you will immediately feel how your mood changes in the house. Many are embarrassed or afraid to embody such an idea, because they believe that their apartment will “turn” into a cathedral, church or temple. With the right approach, you can achieve a stunning result that deserves the most enthusiastic compliments of the guests.
Two-level ceiling allocates all kitchen areas: the place where you cook, dine, relax. With this design it will turn out to make an impeccable emphasis in several locations at once. It is enough to use "step" lighting of various shades. Thanks to him, it will turn out to create the illusion of the rising sun. You will also see all the stars through the roof - just turn on the fantasy in the design of the kitchen interior.
Any two-level ceiling has a number of advantages, because it performs not only an aesthetic, but also a practical function.With it, it is so easy to level the surface of the ceiling, to hide the fittings, ventilation or air conditioning system. Use this design to increase the heat, noise insulation in the kitchen. Stretch ceiling, consists of two levels, it looks much more attractive, more expressive than models made from drywall. Its basis turned out to be a cloth, onto which it would be easy to apply any image or photo.
Among stretch ceilings, smooth, glossy surfaces are most common. Also expensive look model with a velvet, matte, satin texture, combined with the right lighting. Thanks to them, you can achieve the long-awaited comfort even in the most modest square meters.
In the process of installing the stretch ceiling, it is important to adhere to the basic safety regulations. Choose a concrete slab or plasterboard, wooden beam or brick as the base. The base must first be cleaned using sandpaper, then - primer. You should think in advance about the location of communications in order to correctly correlate them with the tension of the canvases.
Railing
Rack ceiling made of plastic is a rare interior decor. Most often it is used in country houses kitchen in the style of hi-tech. Quite interestingly, the lath trim looks spacious. It also meets the high performance requirements:
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does not attract dust, dirt, prevents the formation of greasy stains;
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shows resistance to temperature changes and indicators of high humidity;
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perfectly resists bacteriological infections, for example, mold, fungus;
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resistant to any chemical composition, so the manufacturer allows the use of any cleaning products;
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with its help moisture is delayed, and also the excellent heat insulation is provided;
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products hide any communication and engineering systems;
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Such ceilings for a long time retain a neat display case.
Plaster, stucco, glass and tile
If you place special emphasis on art, quality and cost of interior design, it is better to turn to plaster, stucco, tile and glass. With the help of such materials you can achieve a skillful decor in the style of avant-garde, baroque, art nouveau, antique, classic, etc.
By means of a tile it will turn out to hide any blemish, unevenness and the crack formed in the course of repair. Ceiling tile - a fairly common type of finishing work, like stucco. Both options are suitable for classic styles of kitchen interiors, bring zest and make any decor expressive. For the kitchen, the tile will be the ideal solution due to the fact that it is “not afraid” of the effects of chemical compounds and can be easily washed.
Fretwork will help to arrange a real work of art overhead. Figured stripes, ornaments, patterns, asymmetric or symmetrical lines - this technique will create the mood in the house that you want. Facing the ceiling of stucco is not cheap, but the quality is fully consistent with the price.
Design from elite materials
Looking through the experience of Europeans and Americans, more and more two-level ceilings from elite materials appear on the domestic market. In the top of popular remains of wood and stone. They make exclusive ceiling panels that do not repeat the design of the kitchens of neighboring apartments and houses.
Quality design projects offer a variety of designs.The use of strict lines and sharp corners creates structure and geometry. This technique will streamline the interior, bring elegance to any design. And, on the contrary, smooth lines will add a touching touch and romantic mood in the kitchen. Provence, rustic or boho-chic styles - best suited in this regard.
For an open-plan kitchen, decorating with a hanging structure is ideal. Visually, you add square meters, make the room wider and higher, and also be able to correctly zone the space.
Ceiling panels
To date, panels of metal, resembling siding, are the perfect solution for the kitchen ceiling. They are perfectly combined with wood, performed in the most unexpected styles: from Provence, rustic to grunge, kitsch, minimalism. Such designs can be two-level, as in the case of stretch or gypsum ceilings.
Rustic tree
It is believed that people with high material wealth necessarily use wood panels. This material is perfectly combined with expensive furniture, beams, thick curtains, velor and velvet trim headset.Rustic tree looks incredible, stylish, bright and expressive. With such a work of art will be suitable any decoration of walls, textiles, etc.
Noble stone
Original in the kitchen looks unusual, a rare version of the design of the noble stone. Make it an interesting styling, and an artistic “dome” will appear above your head, from which it will be difficult to tear your eyes away. This performance is suitable for fans of the Middle Ages, Baroque, Rococo, avant-garde. Why don't you start the next morning, like kings in palaces and castles?
In such kitchens, designers advise using pendant lights with candles. So you are guaranteed to achieve the atmosphere of the Enlightenment, Renaissance, etc.
It is not necessary to hang a standard snow-white rectangle above your head. Is it possible to invent something original and unique?
DIY decoration
The ceiling with your own hands can be performed in the form of plastic panels. In this case there is no need to prepare the ceiling for finishing, to level, putty, plaster and prime it for a long time.The plastic itself is fixed with a frame, it takes a little time to install. Plastic panels are moisture-resistant, have a wide range of textures, colors, but are not environmentally friendly. You can also paste over the surface with wallpaper, provided that they are moisture-resistant, washable, for example, liquid, vinyl, non-woven.
You can use a stretch ceiling with drywall. In this case, you need to stock up on knowledge in the field of installation of such a design, as it is difficult. Independently install the ceiling as possible for 5 square meters. m (kitchen studio), and for spacious rooms. A harmoniously two-level ceiling will look in the combined kitchen-living room.
You will be able to make the gypsum ceiling yourself, which allows you to visually select the working area, adjust the lighting. To increase the size of the room, use "concave" ceilings, and to adjust the comfort it is better to arrange two-level structures in the form of radii or ovals. Use the simple secrets of finishing work, creating a pleasant atmosphere in the house.