Features of lilac color in the interior
The palette of shades used to create a living space can be bright, active or calm, soothing. Accordingly:
- A light lilac tone will add a touch of tenderness and sophistication.
- A rich lilac will add presentability and originality.
- A calm lavender will set the color scheme in a laconic interior.
Varieties ceilings
Thanks to the variety of construction technologies, several options for ceiling coverings can be made. A glossy stretch ceiling will reflect light and expand the volume of the room. The painted surface will reveal the depth of the lilac shade and its velvety.
Stretch ceiling
Can be glossy or matte. The first will create the effect of reflecting the space and visually increase the volume, and the second will look muted and neat.
In the photo A two-level stretch ceiling in a delicate lilac color with a glossy effect is presented. Successfully emphasizes the interior of the bedroom.
Suspended ceiling made of plasterboard
The plasterboard structure is framed, so it allows you to use any design technique and solve the issue with the distribution of additional lighting points. Plasterboard is great for various types of finishing work with subsequent painting or wallpapering.
The photo shows a structure in lilac tones with several lighting options.
Painting
A plastered and painted ceiling is easy to perform, but looks impressive. The palette of colors allows you to play with colors. The amount of pigment during tinting regulates the brightness. And the texture of the paint creates the desired finish: matte, glossy or satin.
The photo shows a white and lilac bedroom in the attic.
Wallpaper
Can be smooth or textured. Modern wallpaper can imitate any finish: paint, decorative plaster, stone, brick, fabric, etc. Geometric prints will emphasize the Scandinavian style, vintage patterns will decorate the classics, and the image on the wallpaper will add a twist.
The photo shows lilac wallpaper with a fabric texture. The oriental-style pattern looks original against the background of aged furniture.
Photos of ceilings with different textures
Depending on the finishing materials used, you can get a glossy, matte or semi-matte (satin) finish.
Glossy
The most common solution in renovation is the use of a stretch ceiling with gloss made of PVC film. There are also special paints with a texture that reflects light.
Matte
There are fabric stretch materials, special paints and wallpaper with a matte texture. The monochrome, velvety surface of the coating creates a cozy atmosphere in the room.
Satin
A surface painted with semi-matte paint or a stretch material with a satin effect looks natural, softly reflects light and hides minor imperfections in the finish.
In the photo, the walls are painted with lilac semi-matte paint with a satin finish. Light creates soft highlights on painted surfaces.
Options for combining with other colors
The lilac tone, seemingly difficult to combine, is in perfect harmony with all calm shades: white, beige, gray, while acting as an accent.
Lilac and white ceiling
The combination of lilac and white is the most successful and win-win.
The photo shows an orchid-colored stretch ceiling framed by a white plasterboard structure.
With gray
Lilac looks great against a gray background and dilutes the monochromatic design.
The photo shows an interior in gray and lilac colors.
What walls and wallpaper will suit a lilac ceiling?
In order to dampen the activity of lilac in the interior, the walls should be made background, for example, white, gray, beige. Pink is also a good companion color.
Examples of ceiling design and shape
Lilac color itself acts as the center of the composition and sets the tone in forming the interior concept. There are many design options.
With photo printing
Stars or delicate orchids, made with the help of photo printing on a tension structure, can create a unique interior. This color scheme will suit any room.
The photo shows a stretch ceiling with photo printing in a children’s room in lilac tones.
With drawings
Patterns, drawings, frescoes made with paints will help to display the inner world of the owner of the room.
Children’s room with a rainbow fresco in lilac, pink, in blue tones. Suitable for a creative person.
Two-level
An interesting ceiling with several levels can be single-color or two-color to emphasize the height or make an accent. And from the point of view of technical design, the levels can be used for additional lighting or ventilation systems.
Round shape
The tension round structure makes the room organic and cozy, delimits the space, highlights the center of the room and is perfect for a bedroom, children’s room or living room.
Round stretch ceiling in lilac tones with additional lighting.
Wave-shaped
The curvilinear or wave-shaped ceiling design not only decorates, but also visually delimits the room, creating the possibility of additionally highlighting the zones. The stretch ceiling reflects natural and artificial light.
Ceiling lighting ideas
Depending on the chosen stretch ceiling design, various types of additional lighting are used:
- Backlight.
- Chandelier.
- Light bulbs.
Photos of ceilings in room interiors
Lilac tones will fit into any style. You just need to combine shades and materials correctly.
Living room
The living room is considered the central place in the house, so it should be cozy and presentable, as in the photo. The stretch fabric reflects light and expands the space in the hall.
Kitchen
The kitchen set should be comfortable, ergonomic and visually pleasing to the eye. Lilac furniture and a sparkling stretch ceiling will emphasize the kitchen’s own style and create the mood for cooking delicious dishes.
The photo shows an interesting kitchen in lilac tones with a glossy stretch ceiling.
Bedroom
The bedroom is designed to pacify and set you up for rest. Lavender color is the best for calming down, meditating and healthy sleep.
Children’s
Lilac color in the interior of the children’s room can be neutral, creating a background for toys and hobbies of the child, or it can be active, as in the photo.
In the photo is a cozy lavender-colored children’s room.
Bathroom
A lilac stretch ceiling in a bathroom can create a sense of intimacy and boudoir.
Hallway and entrance hall
The lilac color in the entrance area will greet you with coziness and set the mood for the entire house.
Which curtains are better to choose?
Depending on the expected effect, the curtains in the interior should be accentuated or dissolve in the color space. The same active tones, for example curtains in lilac tones, will suit a bright stretch ceiling. And light shades will require the use of laconic textiles.
