Stretch ceiling "Starry sky": a spectacular detail in the interior

After a busy day of work, the bright light bothers and annoys you, and when you come home, you want to relax and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of peace and bliss. As you know, nothing soothes and does not pacify as the contemplation of the night celestial bodies. And what could be nicer than to admire the similar, sitting in a comfortable home chair? To implement this venture, you just need to install ceilings at home with imitation stars.

With all the variety of modern building materials and possibilities of finishing, stretch ceilings with the “starry sky” design have maintained their leadership for a long time. There are several reasons for such success with consumers. Consider some of the advantages and disadvantages of stretch ceilings with the effect of flicker.

Design of the stretch ceiling with the heavenly bodies was first created more than half a century ago.Since then, technology has made great strides forward, and it has undergone repeated changes, but it is still quite popular - many enthusiastic reviews of satisfied customers are evidence of this.

The main reasons why people order such a project are as follows:

• Universal design. Ceilings with the effect of twinkling stars set in any room, whether it is a luxurious living room in a pompous mansion or a small studio in a residential area of ​​the city. Some customers install such a miracle even in the hallway and bathroom. In addition, the star ceiling is equally good in the interior of any style: from timeless classics to ultra-high-tech.
• Rich selection of colors. Starry sky is traditionally portrayed as dark blue or saturated black. In the case of suspended ceilings that mimic this, the color gamut can be significantly expanded. The ceiling can be made in dark colors or in pastel colors, as well as in a mirror version.

• Variety of production methods and design. It can be just photo printing on the ceiling film, neon ribbons, built-in lights, LED strip, crystal inlay, as well as various combinations of several design solutions.This may be a solid canvas stretch ceiling or small fragment inserts.
• Elasticity of the stretch fabric. When stretching the film from which the ceiling is made, withstands about one hundred kilograms. With such a “sky”, floods and floods, which neighbors from the upper floors can arrange, are not terrible. And if you decide to make a permutation and accidentally hit the ceiling with a corner of furniture, the material will not break and sag, and return to its original shape.
• Resistance to temperature changes. This “starry sky” will be clear in any weather, because it will withstand temperatures of minus 5 and plus 50.
• Ease of care. As with any other tension fabric, dust and dirt from such a ceiling can be easily removed with a damp cloth.

However, there is not a single thing or phenomenon that would not have flaws. Stretch ceilings - no exception.

• Possibility of damage. We have already mentioned that the ceiling fabric can withstand quite strong physical loads. However, if you accidentally or intentionally make a puncture with a sharp object, the canvas can be damaged. It is possible to repair the damage, but it will be difficult to decorate its tracks.
• Unpleasant smell. Many people in their reviews of suspended ceilings called this reason the main and almost the only trouble associated with them. However, if the material from which the ceiling is made is of high quality, then it is sufficient to ventilate the room well and the unpleasant smell will evaporate.
• Non-Natural Raw Materials. Polyvinyl chloride, from which ceilings are made "starry sky", is an artificial material, and disputes about its safety for human health occur regularly. And although manufacturers, referring to the results of research, argue that it is absolutely safe, there is no consensus on this score.

• High price. Having your own sky with stars in your house is not cheap, so not everyone can afford this luxury.
• Installation difficulties. On the Internet you can find a lot of tips on how you can independently implement this project. However, any ceiling needs lighting, and will have to deal with electricity. Even in the event that you have certain skills and knowledge, you cannot do without the help of specialists - the ceiling canvas itself must be ordered and mounted correctly.
• Reducing the height of the room. As the great poet said, "a great thing is seen at a distance."So is the case with the starry sky - it’s good to admire it from a certain distance. And if the height of the walls of the room was initially small, then after installation the ceiling will drop another few centimeters, and this sky will simply crush. And instead of the expected aesthetic pleasure you get an annoying factor.

There are several ways to create a starry sky project in a residential area. In each case, there are subtleties and features.

Consider some of the most popular projects.

It can be made on PVC canvas or on a fabric ceiling with a glossy effect. Against this background, various cosmic bodies are applied - stars, comets, galaxies, constellations, the Milky Way - you can choose from the proposed catalog of the manufacturer or bring your own picture.

There may be several light sources. – one central or several built-in lights. Or you can do both together. Reflected in the glossy surface of the ceiling, the light is scattered and turns out very soft, not tedious for human perception.

This is another budget and very popular way for customers to create a starry sky. In fact, this is the same photo printing on the canvas, only with the use of transparent luminescent paint, which is invisible in daylight, but it glows very nicely with the onset of darkness.

Enhance the glow effect with wall lightslocated around the perimeter of the room and projected on the ceiling. This decor will not be too intrusive - the glow from the paint will be pale and not very long. Therefore, if you cannot sleep with the lights on, it is enough to click the switch.

The effect of twinkling stars is due to the built-in fiber optic filaments. The wires and the light generator are hidden in the ceiling space. Small holes are made in the canvas for mounting the fiber-optic filaments, which will represent the stars.

The cost of such a ceiling will depend on the number of these threads and modes of illumination, as well as on the power of the control unit.

The diameter of LED lamps is slightly larger than that of fiber optic, therefore for full lighting will need a smaller number of light sources. They also differ visually - if in the previous version these were small dots, then the LEDs have the shape of a circle.

Dimmer control can be made as desired - light control by brightness. These lamps are cheap, but the flicker itself is not worth waiting for.

Sometimes the project combines photo printing with other methods. This project looks very interesting and has more options for use.

Options to diversify the design of the stretch ceiling with stars can be many. Modern technical capabilities allow you to create a night sky with fantastic special effects. For example, instead of PVC fabric, you can use a fabric base for the ceiling. It is considered more environmentally friendly.

Using a fiber-optic cable, you can “draw” various shapes in the night sky - for example, signs of the zodiac or inscriptions.They can be of different colors - traditionally they are made of cool white or warm yellow colors. However, at the request of the customer artificial luminaries can give any shade.

The ceiling with decorative elements looks very interesting and unusual - for example, with starpins pins.. Externally, they are needles with a diameter of less than a millimeter and a length of about 3 cm with various tips. These can be balls, carnations, crosses and other elements. With their help, you can create not only chaotic spot lighting, but also various patterns on the ceiling.

Another decorative element decoration of stretch ceilings - Swarovski crystals. Usually they are used in projects with fiber optic threads. Crystals adorn the tips of the threads at the final stage of installation. The light passes through rhinestones and, refracting, gives a soft and very comfortable glow.

The installation of the star ceiling can be carried out with or without a puncture. In both cases, a baguette is pre-mounted around the perimeter of the ceiling, on which the canvas will be mounted. It is preheated using a heat gun and partially attached to the baguette.

If the project provides for it, punctures are made on the applied markup and optical fibers or LED wires are brought out. After the canvas is completely fixed and cooled, the joints of the ceiling with the wall are decorated with a plinth.

For the most comfortable perception of starlight it is recommended to mount from 3 to 5 optical threads per 1 m², depending on their diameter. This is an average of 100-150 stars.

In whatever form the half-starry sky project is implemented, the main thing is that it was made with high quality. Then he will delight with his appearance for a long time. To do this, you must select reliable manufacturers with a proven reputation.

The easiest way to diversify the design of a star ceiling is to use a different color scheme for the base. The general background of the sky itself does not have to be black.It can be made dark blue, purple, light blue, soft pink, beige and even white.

You can also use smooth color transitions from darker to lighter or radically different gamma - for example, the transition from pink to green. The main thing is that these shades are combined and not arguing among themselves.

In addition, you can create multi-level ceiling design. This option looks most advantageous in rooms with high ceilings and a large area - in institutions such as night clubs, restaurants, palaces of culture, swimming pools and other public places. This project will ideally fit into the design in the style of pop art or avant-garde.

From this video you will learn how to create a stretch ceiling "Starry sky".