Stretch ceiling in the kitchen: varieties, tips for choosing and interesting ideas

Many have already fallen in love with such a ceiling format as a stretch ceiling, and it is often installed in the kitchen. However, before creating such a coating in your kitchen, you should find out what it is, what types of stretch ceilings there are, and also how interesting it is to design this element of the kitchen. The answers to all these and other questions will be presented in detail in this article.

A stretch ceiling covering in the kitchen has a lot of advantages that help many to make a choice in favor of such a ceiling design. The advantages of a stretch ceiling include the following characteristics.

• The material from which it is made is environmentally friendly.
• The coverings are resistant to open fire, which is especially important for those kitchens with gas stoves.
• The versatility, which is manifested in the fact that the stretch ceiling is suitable for any interior concept thanks to the variety of design options.
• Dust does not accumulate on the tension cover, and harmful fungus does not form.
• A huge advantage is the durability of products when used correctly. Such ceilings do not fade even after many years of service.
• Coating maintenance is very simple. If dirt does appear, it can in most cases be easily removed with a damp or even dry cloth.
• A significant plus is the protective function of such a ceiling from being flooded by neighbors.The canvases are capable of holding up to 100 liters of water per 1 m2, which will allow you to gain time in the event of such an incident. And it will be possible to drain the accumulated liquid without much damage to the material, just by making a small puncture.
• Due to such a ceiling, you can mask pipes, various communication systems and other necessary elements that violate the overall aesthetics of kitchen design.
• A ceiling of this type can be an additional zoning tool if the kitchen is combined in the same room as the dining room or living room.

However, do not forget about some of the negative characteristics inherent in this ceiling covering.

• There is a risk of blistering of the coating if temperature differences occur in the space between it and the ceiling itself. To prevent this from happening, you need to carefully process the surface before installing the tension structure, to rid it of various cracks and cracks.
• The width of structures of European and domestic production is most often limited. This size is not always sufficient to cover the entire kitchen. Therefore, you have to make seams between the canvases. They subsequently become the most vulnerable areas of the entire coverage.
• Installation of a stretch ceiling takes 5 to 10 cm of the original height of the kitchen.
• PVC coating after installation of such a structure may exude a not very pleasant smell for some time.
• Installation of a stretch ceiling is not the easiest procedure and often costs a lot.

According to the texture, the material for stretch ceiling structures is divided into several varieties, each of which has its own unique characteristics.

• Glossy canvases are products with an overflow that reflects light and makes the kitchen space more spacious due to this effect. It is best to arrange small kitchens with such a coating. It will be easy to take care of the product - just use a microfiber cloth and, if necessary, a window cleaner.

• Matte suspended ceilingon the contrary, it has no luster. It looks very neat, since the seams on such a structure are usually invisible. In appearance, such a coating looks like a putty, and since it does not reflect light, its color does not play with additional shades. This is a very appropriate quality for the interior of kitchens decorated in a classic style.

• Satin ceiling tension type combines the features of the above types. It has only a slight sheen on the coating, which is capable of reflecting light. This is enough to slightly visually expand the space of the kitchen. It is noteworthy that it is very easy to care for such structures, even when it comes to cleaning them from traces of soot. However, remember that this material is not photo-printed, and the color palette for its design is not as wide as that of other varieties.

• Vinyl ceilings pull type are not as common as the previous options, but they are most likely to prevent flooding your kitchen. However, the installation and operation of products made of such material requires increased care, since they are very unstable to mechanical stress.

• Plasterboard coverings differ in that they are one of the easiest to install. Due to the flexibility of this material, it is possible to construct multi-level tension structures of various shapes from it. A remarkable property of this material is its ability to pass air, which will not allow mold and mildew to form in the space between the ceiling itself and its covering.

• It is also worth noting that in addition to PVC, the material of the stretch ceiling is fabric... It can contain interesting design elements and look very aesthetically pleasing. However, the fabric is not able to protect you from being flooded by neighbors, as plastic sheeting will.

• Stretch ceiling coverings with photo printing suitable for spacious rooms or for those that are combined with the living room. Photo printing is applied to the original coating on an individual project. It can be any kind of ornament, landscape, animals and many other options, making the ceiling in the kitchen truly unique. Also, such decoration of the coating can be fragmentary and determine the size of the entire canvas or the concept of the interior.

• Also remember about an option like combined stretch ceiling... In multi-level designs, glossy areas can be created to further emphasize a specific area of ​​the kitchen with light.

Stretch-type ceiling structures are also classified according to the number of their levels. The most popular is a single-level stretch coating, which is a ceiling that forms one plane. Very often matte products are designed in this way. This option is optimal for small and medium-sized kitchens where there is no need to separate zones. Also, in standard apartments, such ceilings are optimal, since they do not greatly conceal the height of the ceiling.

Two-level analogs differ in that, in addition to the main plane, the tension element forms another plane one level below the first. As a rule, the second layer has a curly outline, for example, it is located along one of the walls of the room and has a wavy silhouette of the border. It is in the level below that lamps are most often built in, with the help of it the dining room or cooking area is highlighted.

It is also important to remember that glossy ceilings in the kitchen interior can be painted in various colors, the choice of which depends both on the materials and texture of the coating itself, and on the direction of the interior in which the room is decorated. There are the following types of color schemes.

• Light colors such as white, beige, milky look great on glossy designs. They allow not only to additionally visually enlarge the kitchen space, but also reflect more light in small rooms.

• For matte and satin products, white, beige, as well as other pastel shades, for example, powdery, peach, light blue, are also suitable.

• From color solutions, it is also worth highlighting a two-tone ensemble for multi-level structures. The level that occupies most of the ceiling can be lighter, while the lower one is painted in a bright tone, such as red, yellow, orange or pink. However, remember that the amount of this intense color should not be too much.

• Lovers of modern concepts often opt for the design of the stretch ceiling in the kitchen in dark colors. These shades include black, as well as dark blue or purple. To compensate for the gloominess that such a coating will certainly create, the lighting needs to be properly set. At the same time, it is desirable that natural light also penetrates into such a room in large quantities.

• For the classic style, as well as Provence, you should choose light matte shades. For more modern concepts, it is permissible to dilute pastels with bright elements or drawings.If you gravitate towards minimalism, choosing, for example, a Scandinavian style for your kitchen, then opt for white or gray stretch ceilings.

Even after choosing the basic type of design, texture and color, you need to think about specific details, making up the complete design concept of the ceiling covering.

• It is worth paying special attention to lighting, as it will also form part of the appearance of the ceiling covering in the kitchen. You can make the arrangement of lighting fixtures central, point, and also linear. Using light, you can highlight the cooking area or the dining area of ​​the kitchen. You can also combine all 3 options with each other, making the space of the room even brighter, while creating a harmonious combination of lighting fixtures on the ceiling.

• Glossy canvases can be designed to match the texture of various other materials, such as suede, leather or even marble.

• When installing a matte two-level ceiling in a classic style, adhere to symmetry in its forms. If you prefer more modern styles for your kitchen, then you can experiment with the silhouettes of the lower tier.

• Remember that patterned ceilings, especially those made with 3D technology, are an accent piece in the interior. For this technique to really work out successfully, the drawing must be in harmony with the color of the kitchen furniture or accessories.

• You can also apply photo prints along the border of the lower tier. This technique will allow you to additionally highlight a specific area of ​​the room.

• If you make the lower tier of a stretch ceiling with a wave along the outline of a kitchen set, then it should be decorated with small-sized built-in lighting fixtures arranged in a row. This will not only add light to the work area of ​​the headset, but also make it stand out as a separate kitchen area.

The process of choosing kitchen stretch ceilings involves taking into account a number of nuances, which will determine not only the preference for a particular product, but also the range of options for consideration.

• The first and main criterion is the size of the kitchen area. For a small kitchen, for example, 9 sq. m or for placement in the "Khrushchev", it is worth considering samples in which there is only one level.
• It is better to purchase products that come with a built-in ventilation grill, the diameter of which is 58 mm.
• Please note that the warranty includes such a condition as maintenance of the coating in case of flooding. It can be difficult to do this procedure on your own, and a call to the master will cost about 4,000 rubles.
• Please note that the higher the class of the product, the worse it resists combustion, so give preference to models whose class is not lower than KM-4.
• To visualize how the ceiling will look in a classic or modern kitchen, you can use the services of computer modeling of the room design. This will help you decide on the coating design and color.
• If, in addition to finishing the ceiling, you are also updating the wallpaper on the walls, make sure that they match with each other in design. If there are abstract drawings on the ceiling and on the wallpaper, the harmony of the room may be disturbed. If the stretch ceiling is planned as an accent element of the kitchen, then it is advisable to choose a modest plain wallpaper for it.

If you have not yet chosen the appropriate design option for your stretch ceiling in the kitchen, then pay attention to the following interesting ideas for decorating a kitchen space with such a coating.

• The central part of a two-level structure in a rectangular kitchen can be decorated with a pleasant light green color, and the side elements can be made white and spot lighting can be installed in them.

• With the help of a three-level ceiling, you can make a semicircular silhouette of the coating, combining rich powdery and white colors in it. Also, an additional plus will be the harmony of the bright part of the stretch ceiling with the kitchen textiles.

• For a black and white kitchen, hanging canvases can be used, kept in the same contrast, which combine elements of geometry.

• A pastel blue set with a matte surface can be combined in color with a single-level stretch ceiling covering.

• To diversify the look of a white stretch ceiling, you can add elements such as LED strips that create colored backlighting.

For information on how to properly arrange a stretch ceiling in the kitchen, see the next video.