Fabric stretch ceilings: advantages and disadvantages, types, photos, design, shades and lighting.

How to choose a fabric ceiling?

To choose the right fabric ceilings, it is important to consider the characteristics of the material. Following the recommendations will help you avoid problems in the further use of the ceiling and forget about the next repair for a long time.

• Great for rooms no more than 5 meters wide. Fabric sheets are 5.1 m wide at most, which allows you to make a seamless ceiling.
• Fabric ceilings can be safely installed in rooms with temperature differences.
• Matte or satin texture is better suited for spacious apartments.
• The synthetic material of the stretch ceiling is absolutely environmentally friendly, so it can be used in a child’s room and bedroom.

Pros and cons of textile ceilings

The photo shows a white fabric ceiling in the living room interior.

Operational characteristics and composition of the fabrics

Composition

Base – polyester fabric. To give additional properties, the fabric is impregnated with polyurethane.

Table of characteristics

The photo shows a matte fabric ceiling in the decoration of a wooden house.

Classification by the presence of a seam

A fabric stretch ceiling is distinguished by the ability to install a large sheet without seams. But this applies to rooms up to 5 meters.

• Seamless. Hide all the unevenness of the ceiling. Form a smooth surface. Allow you to visually increase the space.
• With a seam. The seam is the place where the sheets are fastened. They are connected at the factory. They do not diverge, they are not very visible.

With a seam. The seam is the place where the panels are fastened. They are joined at the factory. They do not diverge and are not very visible.

Fabric ceiling design

You can design a stretch ceiling in any style. There are various types of design:

• Colored. The composition that is applied to the base can be of any color. You can paint the finished structure. The color on the fabric does not fade over time.
• With photo printing. Photo prints can be with images of landscapes, flowers, starry sky, etc.
• Two-level. The fabric stretch ceiling can have several levels. The transition can be smooth or clear. The levels are made in different colors. They allow you to correct the defects of the room.
• With drawings. The image is applied using a printer or manually. It is possible to apply textured drawings, they make the image three-dimensional.

The photo shows a stretch ceiling with photo printing.

The photo shows a stretched fabric with a pattern and a turquoise ceiling plinth colors.

The photo shows a combined ceiling with a “starry sky” print.

Color scheme

Main color solutions:

• The white color of the stretch ceiling visually increases the height of the room and fills it with light. Suitable for dark rooms.
• Beige is suitable for interiors in a classic style. It looks good in the living room and children’s rooms. Wallpaper in bright and pastel colors suits beige.
• Black is suitable for bedrooms or halls. It looks better with a light pattern or ornament.
• Gray. Characteristic of the styles: hi-tech, loft and minimalism.
• Bright colors. A bold and original solution will become the main accent in the interior.

Lighting and lamps for fabric ceiling

With the help of backlighting, you can visually increase the space, divide the room into zones or create the necessary atmosphere.

Floating ceiling

Design with hidden LED strip. With this type of lighting, an effect is created as if the ceiling structure is floating in the air.

The photo shows a multi-level structure with a “floating” effect.

With backlighting

Backlighting can be done using LED strip, neon lighting or spotlights. Installation is carried out along the perimeter or in a certain area.

The photo shows a living room in a minimalist style with neon backlighting along the perimeter.

The photo shows a ceiling with LED strip and built-in spotlights along the perimeter.

Chandeliers

The chandelier is attached directly to the ceiling, and its decorative base to the stretch fabric. They can be of any weight and shape.

The photo shows a multi-level structure with photo printing, a chandelier and swivel spotlights are used for lighting.

What do fabric ceilings look like in the interior of rooms?

Kitchen

A stretch fabric structure is suitable for both a small and a more spacious kitchen. Fabric ceilings are not afraid of temperature changes, they do not absorb odors.

The photo shows a fabric ceiling with a pattern in the interior of a spacious kitchen.

Living room or hall

A light stretch ceiling is suitable for the living room, it will increase the space. Fits into any design, maintenance does not require much effort.

The photo shows a two-level ceiling of white and brown.

The photo shows a matte white stretch ceiling.

Bedroom

You want to feel a special atmosphere of comfort in your bedroom. Applying landscape drawings or a starry sky will help make the ceiling the basis of the interior. With a bright ceiling design, the wallpaper and floor should be pastel colors.

Children’s

Antiseptic coatings are suitable for decorating a children’s room. They prevent the formation of bacteria. It is possible to apply a fabulous photo print. The coating does not harm the child’s health.

The photo shows a fabric stretch ceiling with photo printing.

Balcony

The fabric coating does not change its properties at low and high temperatures. You can clean it with a regular vacuum cleaner.

Options in different styles

A stretch fabric ceiling is a universal finishing method. However, it is not suitable for every style. Manipulations with its color, pattern and other decorative elements come to the rescue.

• Classic. A white or light fabric stretch ceiling is used. The antique style includes drawings of heavenly plants and animals, as well as images of angels. Baroque is characterized by openwork patterns.
• Modern. Includes all the latest developments, fabric stretch ceiling is no exception. Used in industrial, modern, high-tech or techno styles. White, black and gray colors are the basis.