Stretch ceiling with lighting: types (perimeter, inside), color, ideas for different types of ceilings

Perimeter lighting types

The illumination around the perimeter of the ceiling structure visually expands the space of the room, and, if necessary, serves for zoning the room. To create a special atmosphere, they use blue, purple, green and other unusual shades of lighting.

Contour

The contour lighting system involves attaching the LED strip directly to the edges. This tape does not heat up, thus protecting the ceiling tension material from overheating and deformation.

Soaring ceiling

Lighting with eaves mounting of lamps visually increases the height of the room. In addition, hidden linear lighting creates the illusion that the ceiling is not touching the walls, but "hovers" in the air.

The photo shows a floating structure with a matte surface in the living room.

Interior lighting options

The illumination from the inside looks spectacular, since soft light emits the entire fabric of the tensioning structure. The original kind of such lighting is a design with elements in the form of stripes, curved lines or ornaments.

Through the canvas

The option with illumination through the canvas looks advantageous - a small room with such illumination will visually increase, and in a spacious one, a cozy atmosphere will be created due to the soft diffusion of light.

Light lines and stripes

Translucent or translucent elements in the structure of the canvas can become a real art object of the room. They come in the form of parallel, chaotic stripes or with an unusual pattern - lightning.

In the photo, an unusual lighting with intersecting translucent stripes is used in the design of the stretch ceiling.

Light sources

There are many lighting options that are used when installing stretch ceilings. Among them are built-in spotlights, mini-diode lamps, spots, chandeliers, as well as lights around the edges and from the inside. When choosing a lighting system, there is a limitation - the canvas should not overheat during use.

LED strip or LED

LED strip is a narrow and flexible cable with conductors on which LEDs are installed at regular intervals. They are distributed in such a way that the tape can be cut anywhere as needed.

Spotlights

For tension structures, there are special recessed spotlights. They differ in the way they are fixed and the type of lamps. An energy saving lamp is the most acceptable. It does not heat up, so it does not deform the canvas.

Duralight

It is a flexible PVC cord with incandescent lamps located at a certain distance from each other. This lighting system is similar to the LED system, but inferior in functionality.

Mini diode luminaires

Designers often use mini diode luminaires to simulate stars on the ceiling. This option is perfect for a bedroom or children's room.

Spots

The design of the spots assumes their exact direction in a certain direction, like theatrical spotlights. This type of lighting provides for the direction of light on certain interior items, for example, on a beautiful painting.

In the photo there is a white stretch ceiling, which is in harmony with the tone of the walls. The spots are directed to the drawing on the wall - the compositional center of the room.

Backlight colors

Taking into account the area and height of the room, the backlight can be either classic white or yellow, or cold blue, or it can be in an avant-garde neon or in an extreme red tone.

• RGB (multicolor).It will decorate and transform any room into a luxurious and cozy corner with an incredible heavenly rainbow, smoothly iridescent at the click of the remote control.
• Neon... Or with the effect of ice. This tone is perfect for a modern living room.
• White... Traditional backlighting option. Ideal for a small room.
• Yellow... Allows you to create a cozy atmosphere in a large space.
• Green... This shade is suitable for additional room lighting.
• Purple... A bedroom with such a shade of lighting will have a special “unearthly” setting.

The photo shows an unusual design of the ceiling with purple and neon lighting.

Types of ceiling construction

The modern range of ceiling designs is practically unlimited. Design possibilities range from simple and traditional forms to the most complex multi-level and multi-texture tension structures.

Sibling

The completely flat surface configuration is a single-level ceiling. This traditional option, if desired, can be diversified by choosing not white, but a colored canvas.

The photo shows a black and white entrance hall in the style of minimalism with a suspended "floating" ceiling.

Two-tier

Backlit two-tier configuration perfect for zoning room space. This option is perfect for tall rooms. The length of the indentation at the transition of levels will advantageously conceal the height of the room.

In the photo there is a two-level ceiling in white and beige. The alternation of glossy and matte textures gives the interior dynamism.

Tiered

The multi-level tension structure allows you to create a unique design object in the room. To emphasize the complexity of the form, contour lighting is often used in this option.

The photo shows a complex multi-level ceiling design with different types of lighting.

Examples for different types of surfaces

Modern technologies allow you to create modifications of paintings that have different textures. Consider the main types of textures that are used for backlit stretch ceilings.

Matt

The version with a matte texture practically does not reflect light and perfectly imitates the traditionally painted ceiling. Spotlights and LED strip look especially advantageous.

Glossy

The surface of the glossy stretch ceiling mirrors objects and shines strongly in the light. Thanks to these qualities, it is an effective accent in the room.

Satin

The version with satin texture in appearance combines the characteristics of matte and glossy materials. The satin ceiling reflects light slightly, therefore it is suitable for almost any interior.

In the photo there is a living room with a purple satin-textured ceiling.

Ideas for different shapes

Specialized firms will produce a design stretch ceiling with lighting of any complexity. At the same time, installation takes a little time, and also does not require additional finishing.

Round

The round shape can be used in both single-level structures and multi-level ones. In the first case, the circle is soldered to the common canvas. And in the second, the round structure can protrude or be recessed in the main canvas.

Rectangular and square

The traditional and laconic version of the backlit stretch ceiling can be diversified with a contrasting tone of the color fabric.

Curly (complex shape)

Sea waves, white fluffy clouds, abstract volumetric forms and other options - any ceiling configuration suitable for the general style of the interior is available for selection.

Perforated

A perforated stretch ceiling is a canvas with holes of various sizes. Perforation is carried out on special programmed equipment.

Photo drawing of the ceiling organically repeats the ornament of the carpet on the floor.

With a niche

Most often, the use of niches when installing stretch ceilings is practically justified. For example, it is necessary to calculate in advance the place for the cornice niche.

In the photo there is a living room in a minimalist style with an illuminated curtain niche.

Canvas color

At the initial stage of the design project, in addition to the texture, the shade of the stretch fabric is also chosen. Cool tones are suitable for creating a calm atmosphere in the room, while warm ones add a touch of comfort. Most often, designers use the tones listed below in different saturation and brightness.

• White.
• The black.
• Beige.
• Blue.
• Grey.
• Brown.

Design options

Consider the design options for backlit stretch ceilings, the most modern and often used in interiors.

Combined canvases with plasterboard

Plasterboard and tension models are often decorated with various illumination, which can be located in a niche or along the perimeter of the protruding part of the structure.

Colored ceiling

A versatile and win-win option for zoning a room is to combine different tones of canvases.

In the photo, the pastel shades of the ceiling paintings are matched in color to the individual fragments on the walls.

With photo printing

The original photo print on a stretch ceiling wins in its durability and speed of execution in comparison with the real painting.

The photo shows a two-level ceiling with a photo print.

Space image

For a bedroom of adults or teenagers, a living room in a modern style, "space design" is perfect - images of planets of the solar system, the Milky Way, comets and asteroids. They excite the imagination and create an adventurous mood.

Night sky

A special romantic atmosphere will be created by a design imitating a starry sky or a galaxy. This option is appropriate for bedrooms, home theaters and living rooms.

With chandelier

The design of the stretch ceiling does not allow you to attach the chandelier directly to the soft canvas. However, a specially made hole in it makes it possible to decorate the interior with a chandelier of almost any size suitable in style.

Between levels

The location of a glossy canvas in a saturated shade between two levels with a matte texture is an original way of zoning a small room.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

When choosing a particular configuration, designers often compare photos of stretch ceilings in interiors of various sizes and styles.

Living room

Modern technologies for the production of stretch ceilings allow you to create a traditional design or art object that will become the main decoration of a room. Choice lighting in the living room depends on the task and concept of the interior designer.

Kitchen

The choice in favor of installing a backlit tensioning structure in the kitchen is often due to its practicality and aesthetics.

In the photo there is a kitchen with a two-level white ceiling and combined lighting.

Bedroom

The right shade of the canvas will create a special soothing atmosphere in the bedroom, which will harmonize or coincide with the main color palette of the room.

Bathroom

Thanks to innovative materials that are resistant to prolonged exposure to moisture and temperature changes, the stretch ceiling has a number of advantages over other finishes.

Children

Concise or bright options lighting in the nursery will look great - the choice depends on the temperament and character of the child.

Hallway and corridor

For a hallway or corridor, the choice of glossy or matte materials with a combined lighting system, for example, spots and contour lighting, will be advantageous. See more options lighting in the corridor.

Restroom

The advantages of a stretch ceiling for this type of premises is that it is easy to maintain and does not require restoration.

Photo gallery

Aesthetics, ease of installation and a wide range of styles make backlit stretch ceilings one of the most popular types of interior decoration.