Features of stretch ceilings in the corridor

The first thing we get to know when entering a house or apartment is a corridor. Therefore, it is very important to organize and design this space so that it makes a positive impression on the people who come to visit. This can be done by decorating the ceiling with a stretch ceiling. There are several varieties of this product on the market.

Stretch ceilings appeared in Russia relatively recently, but at the same time they immediately gained high popularity, and all thanks to their features.

• The first of them lies in the very method of their fastening, such a ceiling is installed slightly lower than usual. As a result, there is a small air space between the old ceiling and the stretch ceiling.

• Such ceilings can be made both from a special film and from a fabric, while both the fabric and the film are used special. Therefore, the material of manufacture is also a feature.

• Such a ceiling does not suffer from low temperatures or from fire, which is especially important.
• The third feature is the wide range of such ceilings. They can be different not only in color, texture and size, but also in the number of levels.

• The final feature lies in their installation. To complete it, you will need both special tools and a certain skill in performing work.

But, despite the presence of such features, all types of stretch ceilings installed in the corridor and other rooms are quite popular today.

All stretch ceilings on sale today are divided into several types according to various criteria.

Many people are accustomed to the fact that the ceiling always has one level, but now you can make it two-level. Using modern technologies and materials, this design of the ceiling space allows you to make it visually higher and wider. In this case, two-level models can be one-color or multi-color.

According to this criterion, stretch ceilings can be as follows:

• Film, that is, made of a special polyurethane film.
• Cloth made from non-woven fabric.
• Calico.

Each of their materials has its own pros and cons, as well as design features.

This criterion divides stretch ceiling structures into two groups. The first includes all models with different lighting options, and the second group includes only those that are capable of creating a soaring ceiling. The soaring ceiling got its name precisely from the well-designed lighting. The lamps illuminate certain areas, and it seems that some parts of the structure are actually floating in the air.

According to this criterion, such stretch ceiling structures are divided into three groups:

• Monochrome.
• Two-tone.

• With drawing.

The palette of tones is quite extensive, and each manufacturer of such a product has its own. It can be conditionally divided into two groups.

• Warm shades, which are preferable to choose to create a ceiling tension structure in a low corridor. This includes beige, white, purple, pink, lemon, light brown, pastel blue, pale green, light gray, milk chocolate, turquoise, lime and other colors.

• Cold shades best used to create a high and narrow stretch ceiling. This group includes rich, rather bright, but at the same time cold colors, such as black, dark gray, blue, green, khaki, violet, burgundy, bitter coffee, dark brown, blue-black and others.

• The ceiling of any color can be additionally decorated photo printing... It is this variety of types and colors of such ceiling tension structures that made them very popular and in demand.

There is no definite answer to the question. It all depends on the size of the corridor or hallway, its color scheme, as well as on the wishes of the customers themselves. When making a choice, it should be understood that if you want to have a glossy ceiling, then you will have to refuse fabric products, since they can only be matte. The fabric stretch product has greater strength, service life and a higher price. If we talk about film models, then they can also withstand a load of up to 100 kg. Their cost is an order of magnitude lower, and the range is higher.

The choice of a specific material for the manufacture of the future ceiling should be taking into account the general furnishings of the hallway and the style of its interior. For example, a film stretch ceiling will look out of place in a chic and spacious hallway in the Baroque style.

The area and width of the room are also the main factors when choosing. For example, in a long hallway, it is better to install glossy or mirrored ceilings. They can visually expand the room. At the same time, it is better if they are either monochromatic or with a beautiful photo print.

In the same hallway, soaring models will be very appropriate.

For a hallway or a corridor of small length, models of light colors are perfect, since they will visually increase both the length of the room and its width.

The height of the ceilings also plays an important role in the selection. The higher they are, the darker their tension substitutes can be, and vice versa. Mother-of-pearl models are suitable in cases where the ceiling is the main decoration of the hallway itself.

Do not forget that the color and design of the ceiling should be selected based on whether the ceiling itself will complement the overall interior of the hallway or will become its main highlight. In the first case, it is better to pay attention to simple, monochrome models, and in the second, you can give free rein to imagination and arrange a two-level, soaring or decorated with an unusual photo printing stretch ceiling. So, it is important to take into account the length, width and height of the hallway, the general style of the interior and the functions of the future tension structure. Only by relying on these basic factors and listening to these recommendations, you can make the right choice.

You will learn more about how to choose the right stretch ceiling in the corridor in the next video.

The lighting of such a stretch ceiling structure, however, like its assortment itself, is very diverse. Choosing a specific method, you can not only light up the hallway, but create an indescribable and unusual atmosphere in it. All models of stretch ceilings can be illuminated in the following ways:

• Spot lighting, is the most commonly used. Special luminaires are installed only in those places where light is more needed.It is often possible to turn on only some of these devices. They can be installed in the ceiling above a mirror, closet, or a place where you take off your shoes. It is with their help that you can save energy and create the necessary twilight.

• Chandeliers. This lighting option is very popular, especially among fans of the classics. A wide variety of models of these lighting fixtures allows you to choose a chandelier for every taste and in any interior. Usually, their size is selected taking into account the area of ​​the room and the power of the lamps, but the installation of chandeliers on a stretch ceiling should be carried out only by a professional and using special tools. In addition, you can install either one chandelier or several at once.

• Soffits. It is quite difficult to find a tension structure with soffits in ordinary hallways. They require special support, competent installation, and even at home, such a lighting option will look too bright and inappropriate.
• LED strips Rather, it is a decorative lighting element. They are installed both inside the ceiling itself and outside, while the intensity of such lighting is quite low, often such tapes are used as a variant of decorative lighting.

It is worth remembering that it is necessary to select a specific lighting option depending on the type of the selected ceiling. For example, if the design has a beautiful pattern, then it is worth using spotlights or LED strips to highlight it against the general background. Monochrome ceilings can be decorated with either fiber optic or a few compact chandeliers.

The most obvious confirmation that a stretch ceiling in a hallway of any size will look stylish and appropriate are these photos.

• The almost imperceptible and weightless glossy ceiling as if reflects the floor itself. Competently selected colors and the complete absence of lighting devices on the structure turn it into a floating model, and only a white edging makes it clear that the ceiling is stretched. Stylish, minimalistic and beautiful solution.

• The classic two-tone ceiling, dominated by the shade of coffe-au-lait, is subtly complemented by the double lighting. Spotlights will favorably highlight doorways to other rooms, and LED strips just become the highlight of this design. At the same time, it is the strip lighting that gives a zest to the general light in the hallway.

• In this case, a stretch glossy ceiling connects the hallway and the living room. A beautiful crimson shade is ideally combined with wallpaper and doors, but thanks to white inserts, chiseled lamps and a glossy surface, it is the tension structure that is the main highlight.

• Here, despite the bright and rich crimson colors in the interior, again, it is the stretch ceiling that becomes the main highlight, and all thanks to the bright photo printing on it. Sunflowers on a white background immediately attract attention, visually expand the space and make the interior itself stylish and unusual.

• A vivid example of how a bright and saturated color LED strip changes not only the appearance of the dark-colored stretch structure itself, but also the interior itself. Here the highlight lies precisely in the correctly selected lighting and the combination of shades of both the ceiling and the entire interior. Beautiful blue lighting goes well with spotlights and, in general, with all objects in the hallway.

It is necessary to say a few words about the reviews of such tension structures in the hallways from their owners. According to people, it is this option for decorating the ceiling space for many of them that is the best. The owners note the ease of caring for them, an unusual and stylish appearance, as well as an affordable cost. For many, it is also important that the service life of such a ceiling is very long and practical. Therefore, we can say with confidence that stretch ceilings in the hallway and corridor are really a necessity for modern life. It is beautiful, stylish, practical and safe.