Dark ceiling

The meaning and features of color

Black is the color of strength and mystery. It can create a feeling of protection from the outside world. But at the same time, its use can lead to a depressive and depressed state. In the world of design, black is associated with severity and elitism. At home, it should be used in moderation to avoid a oppressive atmosphere.

• In a small room, a dark color can hide space;
• A glossy material will help to visually enlarge the room;
• A black ceiling looks stylish with a contrasting wall color;
• It is better to use black trim in open, light rooms.

The photo shows a glossy stretch ceiling that helps to visually enlarge the living room.

What types to use?

Different finishing options allow you to create a unique interior, and the texture and materials will emphasize the chosen shade.

Stretch ceiling

One of the most common finishing options is a stretch ceiling. The canvas is stretched and fixed in the wall profile. Depending on the selected material, the surface can be glossy, matte or satin, the difference is in the visual effect and width of the canvas.

• A glossy surface will visually increase the area of the room due to the mirror effect.
• A matte material does not have reflective properties and creates a backstage atmosphere.
• A satin canvas has a silky surface, the light spreads softly over the surface. In addition, this finishing method hides unevenness.

Painting

This finishing method requires a smooth surface. Painting is carried out in three stages: priming the surface, applying the first layer, applying the second layer. For smooth application, proper lighting and an energy-saving white lamp are required.

Suspended

It is made in two types: from plasterboard and slatted, it hides irregularities and allows you to create a multi-tiered complex structure. Plasterboard sheets are attached to the profile.

The slatted type is assembled according to the mosaic principle, slats are laid out in the wall profile. The slatted material can be of any color and texture.

Wallpapering

Wallpaper is the simplest finishing option. It also requires a flat surface. An interesting interior solution would be to use photo wallpaper, for example, with an image of the night sky.

Wooden

Black wood finishing is suitable for interior design in the style of high-tech, loft or minimalism, wooden panels can be completely painted black or partially in the form of ceiling beams.

In the photo, the wooden ceiling is perfectly combined with the contrasting white color of the walls.

Which texture to choose?

The appearance of the ceiling can radically change the interior of the room. Different effects can change the area and style of the room.

Check out our article about the comparison of glossy, matte and satin stretch ceilings.

Glossy

Used in small rooms. The mirror effect visually stretches the space. Gloss will be a good choice for black, despite the dark shade, the room will not feel oppressive and have the effect of a low ceiling. The downside of glossy material is the small width of the canvas, in a standard-sized room the seams will be visible.

The photo shows a glossy stretch ceiling with a mirror effect.

Matte

Dark matte material creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere in the house. The surface does not have reflective properties and will eliminate glare. Suitable for finishing the hall and bedroom, its use in the kitchen is impractical due to the difficulty of cleaning.

The matte canvas, unlike the glossy one, has a larger width, which allows you to make a finish without joints. Also, the matte effect can be achieved with wallpaper and painting.

Satin

The material is something between a matte and glossy surface. Visually, it has a silky surface, softly reflects light, but does not have a mirror effect. Satin fabric finishing looks harmonious in classic and modern interiors.

How to combine with wall color?

Black walls and ceiling are a bold combination. This type of design requires bright lighting and plenty of daylight.

White painted walls combined with a black stretch ceiling are a classic color combination. The contrasting white color of the walls will brighten the room and make it more spacious.

Red walls will look good with a glossy ceiling. An ideal combination for decorating a home theater or a nursery for a teenage boy. Wallpaper can be plain or with imitation brickwork.

The gray color of the walls harmoniously complements the black top. Wallpaper can imitate plaster.

Beige walls will complement a black interior and make the ceiling less oppressive. Beige balances the color palette of the room. Black does not look so flashy.

Combination with floor color

A black floor and ceiling are an ideal combination for a minimalist or hi-tech interior. A marble black floor or carpet looks great. The walls should be made light in color.

A white floor will perfectly complement a black stretch or painted ceiling. A white floor will brighten the room, for practicality reasons it is better to use a small carpet.

A gray floor looks rich, it is better to use it in combination with a black matte surface. The interior will be complemented by decorative elements of gold or metallic color. To create a cozy atmosphere, add wooden accents.

Wooden floor is another ally for a black matte ceiling, which will help to create a cozy and stylish interior. Wood is an ideal option for any interior. You can use parquet, laminate or linoleum with imitation wood.

A bright floor is a bold solution especially for a black ceiling, which will suit extraordinary personalities. Bright flooring will add color to the room’s interior.

How does it look in the interior of the rooms?

Living room

In a spacious living room, use a matte surface and play of light. In a living room combined with a kitchen, partial finishing in a dark color will help to zone the space, separating the cooking area from the rest area. The same effect can be achieved with a multi-tiered structure.

In the photo, the ceiling is finished in black and white, thus visually dividing the space into functional zones.

Dark color is suitable for decorating a living room in a modern style. With wooden beams or a structure made of ventilation pipes, you can get a loft or country style. For a small living room, it is more appropriate to use a glossy surface, the reflective properties will help to visually double the area of the room.

Kitchen

For practical reasons, it is worth choosing a glossy surface, it is easy to clean. In addition, standard city apartments do not have spacious kitchens, which means that the technique with a mirror surface will also help to expand the kitchen.

A slatted or painted ceiling will look good. For bright lighting, an abundance of spotlights and LED strips along the kitchen set will do.

Bedroom

In the bedroom, black trim creates an intimate and private atmosphere. Avoid using glossy surfaces, as they will make the room less cozy. The design can be in several tiers or with a smooth transition from dark to lighter shades.

A massive chandelier in metallic or gold will look good in a classic interior, becoming the main focus of attention and giving the bedroom a special charm. For a minimalist and modern room, it is better to use spot lighting.

The photo shows a classic style bedroom with a stretch ceiling.

Children’s room

Decorating a children’s room in such a dark shade will be an unusual interior solution. In pure black, the room will be gloomy, a combination with other shades will be a suitable option. A good idea would be to decorate the room with photo wallpaper depicting the night sky; this option will support the light mood of the nursery.

Bathroom

The black top in the bathroom goes well with the contrasting light color of the walls and floor. Metal hanging panels will be the best choice. The interior will be complemented by interior details in black, for example, a mirror frame, soap and toothbrush holders, and a vanity unit under the sink.

Hallway and the hallway

Black color, passing onto one of the walls, for example with the entrance door, will stretch the space. Black finish is more suitable for open hallways, passing into the living room.

Balcony and loggia

Due to the abundance of daylight, the balcony or loggia will not seem small and dark. In combination with light walls, the interior will be complemented by a pair of bar stools or a bean bag chair. You will get a cozy place for morning coffee or evening relaxation.

Combination with other colors

Black and white

Classic color combination. The base can be black, and the inserts or moldings can be painted white.

The photo shows a black ceiling with white beams in a classic style with a voluminous chandelier.

Black and red

Using a combination of black and red, you can get a room in an Asian style. A smooth transition from one color to another is suitable for decorating a bathroom or hallway.

Black and gray

Depending on the chosen shade of gray, the interior will have a classic or modern character.

Black and gold

The combination of black and gold creates an atmosphere of luxury. Gold details can be in the form of separate decorative elements or a chandelier.

The photo shows a classic style living room with black and gold trim.

Black and blue

The similar tones are associated with the night sky or the deep sea. Despite the dark shades, the interior of the room has a calming character.

Black and orange and black and yellow

The combination is suitable for interiors in a modern and retro style. Bright colors can be repeated in the decoration or furniture.

Design options

As a rule, the ceiling decoration in two or more levels is made of plasterboard. Such a design is suitable for a bedroom and a living room in a classic and modern style. The decoration can be done in one color or different shades. With the help of a multi-level design, you can achieve the effect of a ceiling floating in the air, this will help the backlight, recessed in one of the levels.

In the photo, the main color of the two-level ceiling is black, and the plasterboard insert is painted white.

Patterns can be made by hand painting or using wallpaper. The selected pattern can support the overall theme of the room or become the main accent of the room.

Modern technologies allow you to apply any image to the canvas. A light black background with a pattern is suitable for the design of a bedroom, a spacious living room or a children’s room. The style of the image will reflect the stylistic direction of the room.

An image of a galaxy or starry sky is suitable for a child’s room. The drawing is applied manually or using photo printing. The picture will be complemented by small spotlights.

The photo shows a dark rhombus-shaped ceiling with an image of the starry sky.

A black ceiling with glitter is suitable for the kitchen and living room. The technology of tension structure is used, small-fraction reflective elements are applied to the surface, which creates a shimmering effect.

A suspended structure of a round shape will mark the center of the room or a recreation area. Suitable for finishing a hall in a modern style.

The combination of plasterboard and a tension element allows you to create complex structures, the central part can be decorated with a pattern.

Finishing with wooden beams character for the interior in the country and loft style. The color may differ from the background or have the same shade.

The photo shows a black ceiling with massive wooden beams.

Lighting

Lamps

Spotlights and spotlights are suitable for a modern interior. Directional light will highlight the necessary areas, and also create a play of light on the dark surface.

A low pendant light above the dining table will help separate the cooking area from the dining room.

Chandeliers

Volumetric chandeliers will decorate a classic interior. In combination with black, a gold or metal chandelier will look especially chic. This choice of lighting is suitable for a bedroom or living room, and will look harmonious against a matte background.

Ceiling lighting with a strip

With the help of an LED strip, the feeling of a ceiling hovering in the air is created. The strip is hidden between the tiers. LED strip finishing is suitable for a high-tech interior.

The photo shows a small hallway with LED strip lighting on the ceiling.

Choosing a skirting board

A white skirting board will brighten up a dark shade. You can use massive decorative skirting boards to contrast the colors, they will stand out especially. This option is suitable for an apartment in a classic style.

A black skirting board will increase the surface area, and a beautiful relief will be visible, moving from the wall.

Also, the skirting board should have a color that echoes the decor items.

Photos in different interior styles

Minimalism and hi-tech

A flat single-level ceiling is suitable for a minimalist interior. For the hi-tech style, you can use backlighting in the form of spotlights or LED strips. The interior is done in two or three main colors.

Loft

A loft-style ceiling can be decorated with a pipe structure or ceiling beams, they can be the same shade or different in color. A roughly plastered black surface also looks good.

The photo shows a loft-style living room with a ceiling finished with metal structures.

Classic

A matte or satin ceiling will decorate a classic interior. The stylistic direction will be emphasized by an elegant ceiling plinth and a voluminous chandelier.

Choosing black in the interior of the house will be an unusual and bold decision. The chosen finishing material will help to increase the space or give the room a special charm. Having chosen the right application, a black ceiling will decorate any room.