Two-color stretch ceilings have recently become increasingly popular. And designers are increasingly using them in their work. Firstly, well-chosen tones look very beautiful and give the room an extraordinary look. In addition, single-level two-color stretch ceilings provide an excellent opportunity to correctly zone a room. Another advantage of them is that they have almost no effect on the height of the room.
This is important, for example, for Khrushchev’s apartments with low ceilings. In addition, they are much cheaper than other types of suspended ceilings (except, perhaps, white).
Design options
Several types of ceiling structures.
Single-level
Two-color seamless fabrics or products with a seam welded together create a smooth surface located in the same plane. These models are affordable, have a compact and sleek appearance and fit perfectly into small spaces.
Two-level
Such two-color designs are not only stylish, but also a very practical decor option. They perfectly hide defects and unevenness of the ceiling plane, mask various communications and perfectly cope with zoning space.
How are such ceilings made?
The technology for manufacturing canvas painted in several colors is not too different from the standard one. The same type of material is used as for a regular ceiling. The only difference between them is that they will consist of a certain number of fragments welded together.
You can choose any color that is available for the selected type of material. There are both matte solutions and glossy film options. If desired, you can combine textures with each other in one product. Otherwise, the production of such products does not have any serious differences.
Types of textures of suspended ceilings
The appearance of the entire room will depend on the type of surface. There are three types:
- Glossy.
- Matte.
- Satin.
The photo shows a two-tone red and white gloss ceiling model in the kitchen.
Pros and cons of two-color stretch panels
Two-color stretch ceilings may differ in their design. The easiest way to make single-level coverings is with a canvas made of film of two colors. In the second case, a two-color ceiling is obtained by making a two-tier structure, each tier of which is hemmed with a film of a different color. To make a one-level two-color stretch ceiling, two panels of different colors need to be welded.
The advantages of multi-colored panels include the following:
- Film ceilings, even with a welded seam, can withstand large volumes of water and reliably protect your property from flooding from above. A high-quality seam can withstand a load of 200 kg/cm².
- The design of the room can be diversified if you use a film that differs not only in color, but also in surface texture. Such ceilings are used in different interior styles.
- Any tension covering hides defects in the base, communications and is suitable for installing built-in lighting.
- A stretch ceiling of two colors divides the room into separate functional zones.
- Stretch film coverings are allowed to be installed in rooms with high humidity and dirty surfaces, for example, in the kitchen or bathroom. The ceiling surface can be wet cleaned using detergents.
- Two-color coverings made of stretch fabric are environmentally friendly and harmless. They are allowed to be used in homes where allergy sufferers and small children live.
- The service life of the tension covering reaches 20-30 years. Throughout the entire period of operation, the surface does not fade, does not become electrified, does not fade, and is not subject to damage by microorganisms. Stretch fabrics do not attract dust, do not absorb odors and dirt. They do not support combustion.
- One of the main advantages of such ceilings is their quick installation. In a medium-sized room, the coating can be installed in a day. During the installation process, virtually no construction waste is generated.
- The price of film panels is lower than that of fabric panels. Even people with average incomes can afford the cheapest white matte PVC films.
- On such ceilings you can do hand painting and apply images using photo printing.
Forms of adhesions in two colors
Various forms of soldering allow you to create interesting ceiling solutions.
Curvilinear commissure
Original curved connections can visually expand the space and therefore such canvases are especially suitable for small or elongated rooms. In addition, various wavy configurations create a relaxing and soothing atmosphere in the room.
Square
Rectangular or square geometric joints create crisp, straight lines and a beautiful two-tone contrast. This solution is very stylish and unusual.
Circle
Using a round or oval shape, you can create an accent in the middle of the ceiling, which will look quite original.
The photo shows a bedroom and a two-color black and white ceiling structure with a circle-shaped joint.
In the form of a pattern
Soldering the tension material allows you to bring any bold idea to life. Curvilinear patterns look elegant and impressive and add elegance to the atmosphere.
Bathroom and toilet combinations
Blue and blue shades that are reminiscent of the sea and sky are suitable for these rooms. To get the effect of expanding the room, part of the film is selected under the tiles.
Ceilings are used to zone a room. A different color is used to highlight the installation location of the shower cabin and bathtub or to emphasize the space allocated for the dressing table and mirror.
The larger the bathroom, the fewer barriers to the designer’s imagination. Several colors, or photo printing on one of the canvases, or complex combinations of tones and light would be appropriate here. Advice - do not overload the design with details.
Stretch ceilings are not only monochromatic, but also multi-colored. Combinations of shades and textures make the entire room unusual and memorable. There is no need to build a second tier, so installation is not complicated and height is not lost.
Arrangement of paintings
There are many options for placing two colors on the ceiling. The most successful and attractive of them are the following:
- Diagonally.
- In the center.
- Along the contour.
- Stripe in the middle.
- Multiband.
- In half.
- Chess order.
- In the corner.
The photo shows two-color canvases arranged in a checkerboard pattern.
General characteristics
Stretch ceilings appeared in Russia quite a long time ago. This new product created a sensation at the time and immediately gained popularity. Tension fabrics could be found in city apartments and country houses. Despite such popularity, decorating the ceiling in this form is still considered an original and fashionable solution.
After installing the structure, an ordinary ceiling acquires sophistication, lightness and original color. All surface irregularities and flaws are easily covered by a stretch ceiling.
Connoisseurs of extraordinary and stylish solutions will appreciate two-color models. The combination of several colors creates an expressive decorative effect. The ceiling can become a key element of the interior. Designers combine paints of different saturation, brightness and temperature. Most often, canvases of two colors are used in modern trends, especially those characterized by catchy shades.
Stretch ceilings of this type can be single or multi-level. By combining two colors, the first option acquires volume and external resemblance to multi-level ceilings. Clients choose the appropriate design depending on the size of the room and personal preferences. Two colors on the same level set the dynamics of the overall decor.
Design options for two-color ceilings
Two-tone tension models also come in a variety of design options.
Combined
Combinations of different textures or stretch fabrics in combination with plasterboard allow you to create a creative, unusual and individual ceiling design, and give the room a special mood.
The photo shows a combined black and white ceiling in the interior of the kitchen-living room.
Backlit
Using lighting, you can achieve a wide variety of effects, for example, create an unusual decorative accent in a space and visually adjust its shape and volume. Thanks to the various functional capabilities of this type of lighting, it is possible not only to change the visual perception of the room, hide its shortcomings and emphasize its advantages, but also to create a certain atmosphere in it.
All benefits
When deciding to install two-color stretch ceilings in their apartment or house, people are primarily inspired by the photos that are in the catalog of an installation company or simply on the Internet. There really are a lot of impressive options out there.
However, what works great for one room may not bring any dividends for you. Let's try to highlight all the advantages of using two-color stretch ceilings so that you have an idea of what it gives to others and why this interior solution can bring satisfaction to you:
- functional zoning
- together with well-designed lighting is one of the main advantages of using several shades in one room; - diversity of the interior
is a very delicate point, because often in the pursuit of the best you lose the good - and as a result you are left with your nose; - natural camouflage of utilities and any ceiling defects
- especially important if you use several levels; - maintaining color balance in the interior
- when you have 2 colors on the ceiling surface at once, it is much easier to select furniture for the room, decorate the walls, floor and arrange accessories.
Ideas for two-color ceilings in the interior of rooms
Design ideas for interiors of various rooms.
Hall or living room
Two-color tension products with a harmonious, bright and contrasting, as well as a calmer and pastel combination, allow you to get away from the traditional design of the living room and make its interior truly original.
The photo shows a two-color ceiling structure in the interior of a small living room.
Kitchen
With the help of unusual and interesting color combinations on the ceiling, you can create the most unusual visual spatial effects in the kitchen. Textured, matte models or products made from glossy film will add individuality to the atmosphere.
Bedroom
When decorating a bedroom, white color is often used in combination with delicate and light shades. Such unobtrusive decor can visually make a room larger and taller, bring into it a feeling of lightness and light, and create a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
The photo shows a bedroom in pastel colors with a two-tone white and beige stretch ceiling.
Hallway and corridor
A pair of tones or colors, correctly combined with each other, undoubtedly guarantee an attractive appearance of the ceiling space in the hallway.
The photo shows a two-color red and white stretch ceiling in the hallway.
Children's
Color combinations, first of all, should not only be unconventional and original, but also have a positive effect on the child’s mood and create a comfortable atmosphere in the nursery.
The photo shows a children's and suspended ceiling structure with a combination of white and red colors.
Bathroom
Tension models are the most popular type of finishing for the bathroom. Canvases with a combination of different textures or colors allow you to place accents on certain interior details and give it aesthetic appeal.
Are there any disadvantages?
Compared to conventional stretch ceilings, two-color stretch ceilings have only one obvious drawback - a noticeable seam at the junction of the two panels. It is impossible to avoid it due to the peculiarities of the technology, but it is quite easy to brighten up such a nuisance with the help of lighting directed in the right direction.
Another drawback of such suspended ceilings was voiced a little higher - this is a serious conflict with low rooms in the case of installing two-color suspended ceilings on two levels. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to resolve it: perhaps by choosing the method of pairing two canvases of different colors.
And, of course, you shouldn’t discount the cost. Price
for two-color stretch ceilings is slightly higher than for ordinary ones: after all, the process of preparing the canvas takes more time, and the consumption of different fragments of material will be greater.
So, we discovered 3 main disadvantages of two-color stretch ceilings:
- barely noticeable seam (0.5 mm);
- the impossibility of two-level structures in low rooms;
- slightly higher price.
Now think about whether these shortcomings are an obstacle to the implementation of your curious design plan? If not, then move on!
