Stretch ceiling in the kitchen: features, types and design

Stretch ceilings today are considered classics in the arrangement of premises for various purposes. If we talk about the kitchen, today this design is so diverse that it is often the highlight of the interior. In the article we will consider the features of the material, its varieties and the best design options.

The stretch ceiling is a special synthetic film with a high degree of elasticity, which is pulled over the prepared frame during installation. Depending on the type of base, the material is slightly different, which explains the different operational properties of the material and its durability. Installation techniques may vary and may also vary in complexity due to configuration. In rare cases, the canvas is attached not to the frame, but to special glue. The glue method is used infrequently, due to the height differences of the walls. A metal frame is used as an attachment for the second type of installation. This technique simplifies the preparation of the base, eliminating the need for leveling, strengthening and priming.

The film itself differs in composition and width. If earlier ceilings were sewn from several parts, today the technology can be seamless. As a rule, the most common width is 3.5 m, which is quite enough for small kitchens. These films come in a variety of finishes, including matte and gloss.

The film stretches perfectly, due to which you can arrange the ceiling not only from a straight line, but also from a broken perspective. Products that are five meters wide are reminiscent of textiles. They cost more and are divided into matte and satin finishes. The second modifications are characterized by a pleasant silky sheen. Due to this, they perfectly imitate textiles and fit into the interior of such stylistic directions as Provence, country, classics, classicism and some ethnic interior compositions.

Stretch ceilings have many advantages, namely:

• they are performed in accordance with the latest technologies, thanks to which it is possible to obtain canvases with high quality and performance characteristics;
• they are aesthetically attractive, look beautiful and often raise the status of an interior composition;
• They are distinguished by elasticity and resistance to deformation, therefore they do not sag during operation, do not dry out, do not form cracks;
• these canvases can be very diverse both in color and design;
• they provide for a combination with other ceiling materials, which can significantly enrich the design of the ceiling in the kitchen;
• environmentally friendly and do not emit toxic substances into the air, thereby creating a favorable environment in the room for all households, including allergy sufferers;
• antistatic, due to which they are resistant to the formation of fungal infections and mold;
• allow the embedding of modern lighting, due to which it is possible to achieve the effect of depth;
• depending on the variety, they can be easy to care for, providing wiping with a damp cloth.

Stretch ceilings also have disadvantages. For example, installing them requires a heat gun. In addition, the following disadvantages are worth noting:

• if the panels are damaged, for example, punctures, they have to be completely replaced, they cannot be restored;
• scratches may appear on such material over time in the case of mechanical cleaning, they cannot be removed;
• in case of leaks, the panels have to be replaced with new ones;
• cheap and counterfeit materials may contain ingredients that are harmful to human health;
• they do not always allow cleaning the surface with chemicals;
• modifications for textiles are difficult to maintain.

The stretch ceiling in the kitchen can be different. By the type of texture, the panels are divided into the following types, with each variety having its own nuances:

• the most expensive is satin or the so-called textile; the satin texture shines and looks the best, but this canvas is problematic in leaving;
• glossy canvases differ in budgetary cost, they are often bought, although due to their reflectivity, not all buyers like them;
• matte counterparts are more interesting, at first glance they do not give out a synthetic base, they are suitable for most interior design branches; on the ceiling, they look better, filling the space with the atmosphere of a home.

By design, the ceilings can be monochromatic and patterned. The former are used for small rooms, the latter are used with a sufficient height and width of the walls. All varieties can be combined with other ceiling materials. For example, often the interior of kitchens is decorated with combined structures of stretch canvas with plasterboard. In this case, the film can be located inside a large box or be an insert that brings zest to the design of the kitchen ceiling.

According to the degree of complexity, stretch ceilings can be one- and two-level. This is achieved by the number of drywall levels. Multilevel options for the kitchen are not suitable. As for the design itself, the edges of the panel can be both linear straight lines and curly, which is ensured by the very shape of the prepared metal frame. If we talk about the illumination of a specific zone, then the design can provide for the embedding of LED lamps with an equal pitch along the perimeter above a given zone.

The design solution of the tension structure in the kitchen interior can be very diverse. The design depends on the height and width of the walls, the nuances of the layout that are reflected on the ceiling, for example, protrusions, niches, partitions, beams that complicate installation. If the kitchen is small, the ceiling design should be as simple as possible. This achieves unloading of space and creates the effect of spaciousness. Small spaces have a lot of furniture, so the complexity of the ceiling can exacerbate the visual imbalance of the room. In this case, it is undesirable to resort to the use of cloths with a high reflectivity. Along with a visual increase in space, they will also increase the number of furnishing elements. In this case, the mirrored ceiling will disorient everyone who comes in, creating a heavy emotional atmosphere.

In a spacious kitchen, combined with a living room, you can decorate the ceiling with a stretch film with a pattern. At the same time, you can accentuate the kitchen space with a small print, choosing, for example, an image of the daytime sky. A two-tone stretch ceiling looks quite harmonious in the kitchen.The combination of shades can be very diverse, for example, you can use white with blue, white with green, pistachio, yellow, beige, brown, silver-gray.

The choice of bright color contrasts should be approached with caution so as not to complicate the perception of the interior. For example, combinations of red with white and white with black are especially thought out, since these two color contrasts can change the perception of the kitchen for the worse. Red is aggressive, black is gloomy. There should not be a lot of these colors in the interior of the kitchen, otherwise it will be unpleasant to be in it. For example, when choosing a mix of black and white, you should make the main color white, and use black for any drawing.

When choosing a shade, you should also look at the style, which gravitates towards certain colors. For example, a classic loves a combination of white and gold, a loft prefers a mix of brick and gray tones, Gzhel will build on a combination of white and blue. The avant-garde, although it loves everything very bright, will be forced to limit itself to color, since the variegation will fill all the surfaces of the kitchen anyway. Do not complicate the kitchen with ornate prints and complex designs, as well as drawings that are not suitable for the kitchen. There is no need for pictures with huge butterflies, and even more so with giant flowers, military equipment and buildings photographed from below. No one will like being in such a kitchen, because such prints hint at their own insignificance, as well as their presence in the dugout.

To understand what is best for the interior of a particular room, it is worth starting from several criteria.

• First, it is important to decide whether you need to add light to the interior. It may be necessary to use a ceiling to create an unobtrusive organization of the available space. In addition, the option will have to be selected taking into account the style of the kitchen, chosen as the basis for the interior design. It is also important to understand that the selected option should set the desired status for the room.
• The color is selected based on the illumination of the kitchen. For example, neutral white is considered ideal. Having no emotional coloring of its own, it takes on the mood of the shades available in the interior. At the same time, a white stretch ceiling will create the effect of spaciousness and a visual increase in the height of the walls. In addition to white, you can choose a coating of beige, peach, blue, pistachio shades or other colors.
• With regards to the texture, you will have to proceed from the existing style. For example, for modern and high-tech style, it is preferable to stretch canvas with a glossy sheen. When choosing a coating for classic design branches (classics, neoclassicism, classicism), as well as Italian and aristocratic English styles, you should look at the options with a matte texture or satin fabrics. In this case, it will be useful to decorate the film with ornate monograms or, say, photo printing in the corners, depicting seraphim (higher beings without a body with six wings). It is worth decorating such panels with a ceiling plinth and stucco.

• Vintage design branches, which include vintage, provence, country, it is worth decorating with canvases with a matte texture. In these cases, you should not resort to glossy textures, and especially to mirror surfaces. Here, the priority is the options for white and milky shades, as well as ivory tones. Too complex designs are undesirable, since there are already a lot of elements in these styles, and the structural complexity of the ceiling can ruin the interior, giving it weight.
• Choosing canvases for loft, chalet, grunge styles, you can allow some freedom and dwell on coatings for concrete, stone, rough plaster. A wood texture is perfect for a chalet, and the film should have a matte texture for greater reliability of the desired effect.In the first two cases, it is important to adhere to the visibility of an industrial facility; for a chalet, you need not to deviate from the idea of ​​\ u200b \ u200bthe interior of a hunting lodge.
• Between glossy and matte options, you can choose the second products: they soften any interior colors without competing with them, therefore they look harmonious in most stylistic directions of design. Gloss is good where a minimum of furniture elements and accessories are involved in the arrangement. In addition, it can be used as inserts, by means of which they create the effect of contrasting the textures of the ceiling design. And they are also needed where the design is rustic and you need to beat this nuance.
• With regards to the material, when choosing, you need to pay attention to the thickness of the film: the larger it is, the more resistant the material is to deformation and more durable. A matte texture is better than a glossy one in that it does not create glare, so it will not compete with the print applied to the surface. When choosing a material for a multi-level ceiling, you can consider options with a gloss and matte finish. Satin stretch ceiling is selected for expensive interiors: in budget settings, it not only does not raise the status, but it looks apart.

Stretch ceilings are easily soiled, so you need to take care of them regularly and in a timely manner. It is worth adhering to the following tips:

• you cannot wash them with great effort and pressure on the panel; careless mechanical movement can cause a scratch or even a puncture;
• you need to choose a soft and clean cloth;
• clean water should be used: rust can remain on the cloth, as well as stains with poor washing;
• you should not lean on detergents, since this can quickly cause the coating to lose its original attractiveness and saturation of the shade;
• you can wash the PVC film covering with a damp cloth or soft sponge;
• it is undesirable to use a vacuum cleaner: you can scratch the coating;
• it is advisable to dry the fabric ceiling using a soft bristle brush.

We offer several examples of photo galleries, clearly demonstrating the possibilities of ennobling the space by means of a stretch ceiling.

• An original loft-style project with a concrete ceiling.

• A matte white ceiling in a dark room makes up for the lack of lighting.

• Painted wood insert to highlight dining space.

• Two-level stretch ceiling with built-in lighting of two functional areas of the kitchen.

• Two-tone ceiling with glossy texture and chiseled lamps.

• A laconic solution for a small kitchen replete with small items.

• Combination of beige canvas with white drywall and built-in lighting.

• Two-level construction with an insert-cloth located in the dining area of ​​the kitchen.

• An example of zoning a kitchen space by means of a stretch glossy film.

• Accentuating the kitchen corner with a contrasting color.

For the types of stretch ceilings, see the video below.