The meaning and features of color
The presence of blue in the room will help to cope with stress, relax and distract from routine work.
In the bedroom, a blue ceiling will promote healthy sleep. Blue has a wide color palette, from deep dark to sky-light. The shades also differ in purity. The choice of a particular shade will affect the psychological state of a person.
Dark blue will help calm down, stabilize breathing, and normalize blood pressure. Using dark blue in the home will generally have a positive effect on a person’s overall condition.
Light blue gives a state of lightness and carelessness. The room is filled with positive energy. A light blue ceiling is suitable for decorating a living room, dining room or children’s room.
Types
Stretch
The technique for installing stretch ceilings is simple, but at the same time popular. Ceilings made using this technology hide unevenness, eliminate excess noise, are aesthetically attractive and can be of absolutely any color. The surface can be glossy, matte or satin.
Painting
Painting will require preliminary preparation, the surface must be leveled. With the help of white colorant, the depth of blue can be changed, choosing the ideal shade. The painting technique can be different, for example, the entire surface in one color, or smooth transitions with imitation of sea waves or sky.
The photo shows a kitchen-dining room in white. A complex ceiling of a rich color acts as a bright accent.
Plasterboard ceiling
Allows you to create complex multi-level compositions. The technology consists of fixing the main tier to the profiles, after which you can make add-ons.
Wallpapering
A great solution for the bedroom. Wallpaper is easy to use, and the variety of patterns allows you to maintain the overall style of the room. The disadvantages include its short lifespan, compared to other materials.
Suspended
A suspended ceiling can be of any complex shape. The plasterboard is attached to the profile. When using a material treated with a special composition, it has heat-insulating and moisture-resistant properties.
Slatted
The installation principle is similar to the suspended ceiling technique. The slats are attached to an aluminum or steel crossbar with special teeth.
The photo shows a living room with a slatted ceiling. The interior is decorated with decorative elements with Gzhel patterns.
Wooden
Natural wood creates a cozy atmosphere in the house. A good option for a room in country or Provence style.
Blue stretch ceilings
Glossy
Gloss will increase the space of the room due to the reflective effect. This type is suitable for small rooms. The disadvantage of a glossy ceiling is the small width of the canvas, which is why the seam can be in the middle of the room.
Matte
The advantage of a matte ceiling is the width of the canvas, the surface will be smooth and without joints. The appearance of the room is more restrained and classic. In addition, the matte surface does not fade over time.
The photo shows a dining room in a classic style. The matte surface emphasizes the conservative nature of the interior.
Satin ceiling
Satin fabric has a silky texture. The surface, unlike a mirror glossy ceiling, is shiny.
Combination of ceiling and walls
When combined with the dark color of the walls, the character of the room will be more serious. The interior will be complemented by decorative elements in the same color palette of blue.
Contrasting color
Floor and ceiling combination
Photos in the interior of rooms
Bedroom
The blue color in the bedroom will help you relax and get ready for sleep. Dark shades of blue create a cozy, calming atmosphere.
Kitchen
The blue ceiling in the kitchen will become its highlight. For a small kitchen, a light blue shade is suitable, it will look harmonious with a light design.
For a living room combined with a kitchen, it is permissible to use dark shades, the ceiling can unite two spaces, and different lighting methods will designate zones.
In the photo, the living room combined with a loft-style kitchen with a complex midnight blue design.
Living Room
The living room ceiling can be decorated in different ways, an unusual design can combine several colors, for example, blue in combination with white will enlarge the room. A completely blue canvas will be diluted with decorative elements of a bright color.
The photo shows a living room in a modern style. The color of the ceiling matches the elements of the pattern on the wall. This method makes the transition smooth.
Children’s room
Blue color in the children’s room can be played up, for example, with the help of photo wallpaper and lighting to create an association with the starry sky. Any shade of blue will support a room in a marine style.
Bathroom
A ceiling with different shades of blue will help to maintain a relaxing atmosphere in the bathroom. Useful little things and soft blue towels create the atmosphere of a paradise island.
Hallway
The technique of using white walls will expand a narrow hallway. The interior is highlighted by ornate door handles, large mirrors and unusually shaped baseboards.
Hallway
Depending on the chosen style, the interior will be decorated with wooden or metal elements. When decorating a hallway in dark shades, it is worth using more lighting.
Combination with other colors
White and blue
Universal white color looks harmonious with any shades. Depending on the depth of blue, the style of the room can change dramatically.
Blue and yellow
A blue ceiling with yellow graphic patterns will decorate a child’s room. The combination of summer colors gives the room positive energy.
Red and blue
The combination of red and blue gives the room oriental motifs. The interior will be complemented by pillows and decorative items of gold color.
The photo shows a home theater. Lighting creates an imitation of the starry sky.
Black and blue
A brutal combination of colors, suitable for a classic office or a stylish living room.
The photo shows a home theater in a classic style. The main element of the room is a complex wooden structure.
Ceiling design
Two-level
An elegant design option. Depending on the area of the room, the surface can be glossy or matte. The lighting will emphasize the multi-layered ceiling.
Multi-level
The multi-level design looks harmonious in a classic interior. The unusual, multi-layered shape will draw attention to itself. In order not to overload the room, it is worth using a muted blue color.
Photo printing
Modern technologies allow you to recreate any image on the ceiling. Ceilings with a blue sky pattern, combined with light furniture create a light romantic atmosphere.
The photo shows a compact room. The technique of using photo printing divides the room into a work area and a sleeping area.
With backlighting
The ceiling can be decorated with LED strips or spotlights. This technique will visually stretch the room. Hidden backlighting will create the feeling of a high sky.
Blue ceiling in interior styles
Modern
The modern style is used to decorate an apartment more often than others. Simple lines are combined with unexpected colors. A blue ceiling can contrast with furniture and other surfaces or be part of a single color palette.
Classic
Marine style
Decorating a room in a marine style will help you escape from city life. Light furniture and many decorative elements with a marine theme will support the interior in a single direction.
Loft
A distinctive feature of the loft style is the complete or partial absence of decoration of the room. The dark blue ceiling and brick walls create a modern room.
Country
Country style gives a feeling of warmth and serenity. Natural wood goes well with blue, which can be complemented by ceiling beams. In such a room, warm lighting would be appropriate.
The photo shows a country style kitchen. All the shades of the room are in harmony with each other.
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