Black ceilings: advantages and disadvantages

For centuries, the ceiling in most of the houses was predominantly white, unless, of course, not soiled with soot. Today, society is much more open to a variety of design experiments, so that the black ceiling in an apartment is no longer such a wonder.

It should be noted that black, like white, is a universal color that blends perfectly with any other shades. Black tone in the design of the room is considered to be elegant and stylish. At the same time, the abundance of black will create a negative impression of the room, so it should be used moderately.

Experts say that it is better to use black color for the ceiling, because in combination with white walls, it will not crush, but, on the contrary, create a sense of security.

In this case, the room can be sustained in black and white, or highlight bright accents in it, for example, by choosing unexpectedly red curtains for the monochrome bedroom as a whole.

It must be said that in most modern apartments, experimenting with black ceilings is still fraught. The fact is that dark tones visually bring the obstacle closer, and therefore the top of the room, made in black, is possible only at the height of the ceilings from 3 meters and higher, otherwise gravity can still be avoided.

The main disadvantages in brief have already been described above, and surely any person will be able to formulate them in general terms: it is too unusual, hard to fit into the interior, the room is shrinking. Another thing is that the choice in favor of a black ceiling is fraught with a number of advantages that it is simply impossible to ignore:

• on a black background, cheerful, cheerful shades seem to be even more alive than surrounded by white or pastel shades;
• popular design solutions like a projection of space on the ceiling will look perfect on a black background;
• if the ceiling in the room of an old building is too high and uncomfortable, it is this color scheme that will help to adjust the height;

• the black ceiling is perfectly combined with any texture, and the stucco on it looks just amazing;
• Some designers even manage to make the room visually taller with the help of a black ceiling; all you need to do is to trim white walls with black vertical stripes that smoothly flow into a dark ceiling with no obvious borders;
• for minimalist styles, there is nothing more underlining;

• If the panoramic windows in the room provide plenty of natural light, then the black ceiling will give the perfect frame for visible landscapes;
• it is possible to make the ceiling decoration multi-colored, dividing the room into zones, and a level ceiling will do the job;
• the use of spot embedded lights in combination with this solution will help create a magical interior.

Despite its non-standard and unusual, black ceiling is perfect for any room of a modern house.

• In the bathroom black ceiling is very appropriate, because there are quite a lot of light and brilliant elements, giving such gloom a unique chic. Often, designers leave white only the floor and the frame around the mirror, keeping everything else in dark colors.
• Kitchen with a black ceiling should be extremely concise: there is no need for any refinement, as well as an abundance of decor or small details. Constructive minimalism for such a kitchen room will be the best choice, but the furniture and equipment should be chosen in light colors to give the atmosphere of the room more solemnity.

• In the bedroom black ceiling also looks very harmonious, because it does not distract from sleep. Another thing is that they do not recommend choosing a glossy black finish here, because sleeping in front of a mirror is a dubious pleasure. But the use of effects like the starry sky will help create a unique romantic atmosphere.
• For living room Such a solution is optimal at all, because it allows you to create a light club atmosphere. Here, no one is all day, because the black ceiling, and bright flashy accents of the most unexpected colors seem appropriate.

Black ceiling is the result, but not the way. Black trim for the ceiling can be found in a variety of different options, each of which has its own Advantages and disadvantages:

• Stretch ceiling is, by all reviews, almost a universal solution to the issue. First of all, it does not put restrictions on the matte or glossiness of the surface - both options are available. In addition, there is no need for preliminary surface preparation - the tension fabric will hide any flaws in the base. It is important to note that if a matte version is appropriate everywhere, then the gloss should be chosen with care, it is considered unsuitable for a bathroom or bedroom.
• Drywall, as well as a stretch ceiling, can hide design flaws, but it is considered a less preferred alternative.

• Black ceiling can be made with the help of special ceiling tiles, which are inexpensive and easy to install without help. Another thing is that such material is usually produced in white color, and although it is quite acceptable to paint it, this will entail additional time, money and effort.
• In some cases, the ceiling can be pasted over with black wallpaper, which will also look quite stylish, but the choice in favor of such a decision is complicated by the complexity of the wallpapering procedure itself at the top.

• To black ceiling was a symbol of not only luxury, but also reliability with durability, you can run it from MDF panels. They are so strong that even fairly stable walls are being assembled from them, but their weight makes the installation process much more complicated.
• If we are talking about unusual design solutions, you can even trim the ceiling with black laminate.

The owner, who seriously decided to equip a black ceiling in his dwelling, probably claims to be a man who understands styles, but this means that the whole room must be sustained in a single direction. Since the black ceiling is still not widespread, most people have a hard time telling how to combine it with wall and floor trim, as well as accessories to get a distinctive interior in one style or another:

• Minimalism presupposes the absence of bright accents and small details, because such a classic color as black here will be even more than appropriate. White should become a counterweight to black - the floor and furniture should be maintained in such a tone, and textiles should probably also be chosen in dark shades.

• Avant-garde and pop art close to it are styles that imply a deep interpenetration of two colors, but categorically denying that this should be exactly the combination of white and black. As a rule, one of the two colors is chosen more calmly (in our case it will be just the black color of the ceiling), but his companion should be flashy and bright.Relatively speaking, the whole situation of the room in red colors with a black ceiling is a classic for these styles.
• To respect the style modern It is very important to abandon the sharp boundaries, fully trusting the smooth flow of objects and lines. The task of the black ceiling in such conditions will be the zoning of the room.
• Art Deco - the exact opposite of modern, since this style is based on sharp edges and the separation of some elements from others. It is believed that the black glossy ceiling is most appropriate precisely in the premises, made in this style. A striking example of the sharpness of the transitions can be a white ceiling plinth, clearly separating the ceiling from the walls.

In some cases, even a simple black surface on the ceiling looks elegant and beautiful, but it happens quite rarely, as a rule, some additions are required to the gloomy top of the room in order not to bring sadness to the hosts and guests. In fact, there are only two ways to radically change the perception of the black ceiling, and both of them are associated, of course, with lighting:

• The first way is creating a visual light effectwhich most often is an imitation of the night sky. Such a decision looks simply fascinating, since people tend to look at the stars for a romantic temper. In some cases, you can make the sky static by simply mounting small built-in lights directly into the black bowels of the ceiling, but the moving “sky” will look even more impressive.

• The second method involves the presence of light sources that are not directly connected to the ceiling. It can be either a hanging chandelier or spotlights mounted on the walls. The meaning of the effect is to direct the rays of light on the glossy black ceiling, in which they reflect, demonstrating the game of glare. Such effects are noticeable only in relatively dark rooms, and yet it makes sense to make a choice in favor of such a decision, at least for the sake of the romantic atmosphere at night.

Although the black ceiling is often praised as an unusual and very stylish solution, inexperienced designers still often face the problem of excessive gloominess of the resulting interior.Anyway, black has the ability to absorb light, so you need to use it wisely. To help prevent common mistakes, you can give some practical advice:

• No matter how beautiful the master considers black, you should not use it to the maximum. There are beautiful interiors in which black color prevails, however, these are especially rare examples of designer genius. Chances of repeating this are minimal, because choosing a black ceiling, it is worth most of the other details of the room, including the floor, walls and furniture, to make contrast.
• If the ceilings in the room are quite high, and the dimensions of the room themselves create the impression of a clamped closet, you can solve the problem by combining the black ceiling with the black floor and white walls.

• The black ceiling does not have to be an ideal dark spot, it can be successfully diluted with inserts of any other color. Ideal, of course, looks bright contrast in the form of white stucco or beams, perfectly complementing the rustic styles of design.
• As a rule, black ceilings are considered inappropriate in rooms of small square, as well as in rooms with small windows.The choice in favor of such a decision will further conceal the area, which is why the audience will get the impression of excessive crowding.

Next, see the process of installing a stretch black glossy ceiling.