Glass ceiling in interior design

The modern design of ceilings is presented by various options of finishing, but the glass ceiling deserves special attention. It not only fits well with the interior space, but also allows you to visually expand the space, creating an unusual lighting effect. Glass ceilings are characterized by remarkable performance properties, so they can be installed in any rooms.

The glass ceiling is one of the popular types of suspended structures. Such a ceiling consists of tiles and a metal frame. The ceilings that are attached to the frame, are beautiful cloths made of glass.

The main feature of the product is the creation of high-quality lighting.Installing such ceilings in the rooms, you can achieve the effect of "second light". Usually, to perform installation work using structures T-24 and T-15, they are easy to maintain and allow for quick installation and disassembly of tiles.

Suspended systems made of glass are in great demand, as they are of affordable price and open up many possibilities for design creativity. This decor option is perfect for residential premises, offices, and for shopping, entertainment, sports centers. Glass products look beautiful in nightclubs and restaurants.

A frequent problem when creating a design is a small area of ​​rooms. Thanks to the installation of glass ceilings, it can be easily solved: such constructions are the ideal choice for finishing bathrooms, bedrooms, living rooms and kitchens.

Glass ceilings are very popular, as they have a number of advantages. Glass has an aesthetic appearance, it can be installed in rooms with various functional purposes.

In addition, this material has the following advantages:

• Diversity textures and colors.
• Environmental friendliness. Glass is a natural material, therefore there are no substances harmful to human health in its composition, it does not cause allergic reactions.
• Moisture resistance. Constructions are not afraid of moisture; thanks to this, installation is possible in rooms where water is constantly in contact.

• Quick and easy installation. Since the ceiling system is suspended, it is not necessary to level the working surface. In addition, all the details of the design is easy to fix, so even an inexperienced master can handle the installation.
• Practicality. The surface of the ceiling is cleaned by dry and wet methods, using chemical mixtures.
• Strength. With proper installation, the construction will be able to serve for more than 50 years.
• Ability to change the design. In the event that there are changes in the interior of the room, the design of the ceiling can be presented in a new form. To do this, select the new glass parts, which are put in place of the old.

Glass ceilings have many advantages, but there are some minor drawbacks:

• Suspension system "cuts" the height of the room.
• High price. Some types of glass are expensive, so not every consumer can afford such decor.

Glass ceilings differ from each other not only in the external texture, color, shape, but also in the material, since various ingredients can be used in the production process.

Today, the following designs are distinguished (depending on the type of glass):

• Normal ceiling. He is not afraid of chemical influences, easy to clean. Glass elements are issued from traditional glass (with a transparent and opaque surface).
• Acrylic glass. Acrylic products do not have additives (as opposed to traditional material), they are highly transparent and withstand mechanical stress well. They are often called "plexiglas."Plexiglas ceilings are environmentally friendly products that do not harm human health. This material is produced in a translucent, opaque or colored form.

• With photo printing. These are unique designs, on the glass surface of which a beautiful design is applied. To protect the decor from damage, the plates are additionally laminated and fluorescent lamps are inserted for even distribution of light inside the system.
• Mirrored glass ceilings. Outwardly, they resemble mirrors and, when illuminated, are able to distort images.
• With stained glass. This type of decoration is considered the most beautiful and expensive, since not only colored material is used for the manufacture of ceiling elements, but also inserts made of metal, decorative canvas.

Today, there are many technologies through which you can unusually and beautifully handle any type of glass.Such a finish is especially popular when creating mounted structures: various drawings, unusual textures and interesting patterns are applied to the surface.

Sandblasting is often used.. It is performed under high pressure, as a result of which interesting sand compositions are formed, which, in combination with bright backlighting, look very beautiful. Additionally, the surface can be polished and polished, thereby changing its texture. A good choice of decor is also considered to be a pad of colorless or colored glass.usually two or three shades are used for this. As a rule, "overhead" glass is chosen for the design of stained glass.

Glass ceilings with artistic painting look unusual in the interior of the rooms. To apply a beautiful picture, you can use special stencils or perform the composition yourself.by hand. To complete the design it is recommended to decorate the painting with inserts from the canvas or decorate it with wooden crate. In addition, the frame can be made of metal or plastic.

In the event that the room is planned to be decorated in a classic style, designers recommend choosing opaque designs, decorated with abstractions and symmetric patterns. Ornate lines suitable for oriental decor. You can also experiment and make contrasting prints with photo printing, preferring images of animals and sakura.

Photo printing is quite expensive, but there are more affordable options for drawing pictures. To do this, the surface of the glass is covered with a special film, which, as a rule, depicts flowers, sky, bamboo. Popular marine themes.

Often, in design projects, sophisticated glass processing is used, suggesting unusual combinations of acrylic with drywall and wood. In this case, the main composition is made of glass, after which inserts are made of other materials. Such decorative elements give the design lightness and lightness, they fill the space with freedom. The color scheme of the ceiling may consist of several shades.

Suspended structures made of glass are easy to install, they look original in the interior of a variety of rooms. In order to get an unusual effect after the completion of installation works, it is necessary to choose the finishing material correctly. It is best to entrust the installation of the ceiling specialists - they will cope with work in the shortest possible time. If you have a great desire to do everything yourself, you can choose the appropriate material and make the frame yourself.

To the ceiling had an aesthetic appearance and served for many years, when making a purchase you should pay attention to the following points:

• Dimensions. Tile is selected depending on the area of ​​the room and design features. If you make the calculations incorrectly, you will have to spend time cutting the material, and this will be very difficult. For this reason, it is recommended to pre-sketch the ceiling - and then determine the desired width and length of the tile.

• Style, design. The interior of each room is unique; usually it is made out, focusing on a specific topic. For example, an acrylic ceiling with illumination, which will complement the wooden crate in an original way, is well suited for a bright modern style. Beautiful inserts will do as well. As for the classics, for it, as a rule, glass plates with a matte surface, where natural shades should prevail, acquire.

• Installation type. Focusing on the features of the ceiling structure, you need to select the appropriate method of fastening and the appropriate shape of glass products. If you plan to install in a spacious room, usually prefer rectangular and square plates. As for the narrow and small rooms, in which there are many bends on the walls, you will need to perform complex installation and additionally purchase decorative inserts to create the design.

• Material. Each type of glass has certain positive qualities. At the same time, acrylic constructions are considered the most durable and reliable in operation. They are lightweight and have a low price. If you need to save on the installation of the ceiling, it is recommended to purchase acrylic products and additionally decorate them with decorative elements.

Usually glass ceilings are sold in finished form. If the design of housing requires a unique design, they can be made to order, paying attention to the individual glass decoration, type of material and complexity of the suspension structure. For such design ceilings, glass of very high quality is used, while its surface can be decorated with engravings, corrugated patterns, photo printing and painting, which imitates stained glass.If you choose a ceiling with such an unusual decor, you can be sure that no one can take your eyes off of it.

If you are going to choose one or another suspended structure, you must also take into account the lighting. In that case, if there are no technical capabilities, you can do with LED lights, but for the best effect you will need glass surfaces with high ability to transmit light.

So in the room will create an interesting game of colors. In addition, for small bedrooms and living rooms it is recommended to install glass ceilings with a mirrored surface. They beautifully reflect the elements of decor and visually expand the room, make it more spacious and comfortable.

To date, glass ceilings with photo printing are considered a novelty in the décor of living rooms. The drawings on the surface of the products are different - both in the form of contrasting backgrounds, and with images of nature.

Such designs allow you to originally transform the interior of the room and favorably emphasize the beauty of the design, the particular style. In addition, these ceilings look great in small living rooms, as the room visually expands.

Glass designs with photo printing are also often used in the design of children's rooms. Here designers have great creative opportunities. Most often for kids choose options with images of fairy tale characters, animals or flowers.

The rooms in which the showcase glass suspension systems are installed are distinguished by chic and sophistication. The main element of such ceilings is lighting, which is mounted under the framework of the frame and allows light to pass through the surface of colored glass. So the room begins to resemble a fabulous place with a special atmosphere.

Stained glass ceilings fit perfectly into any design, they look good even in minimalism. To make the interior of the room “rich”, it is recommended to install self-leveling floors, the patterns of which will become an original continuation of the decorative elements on the ceiling. Most often, this finish is chosen for large rooms.

Special attention should be stained glass in the form of a dome. It is best to install in large living rooms. The ideal option for small apartments is considered such a ceiling, made in the form of a circle. It fits a variety of styles and fits perfectly in a variety of rooms.

There are a lot of textures and shapes, but the leader is a rectangular design, decorated with various patterns and lines. In this case, the glass can be applied as a certain image, and abstraction - the effect in any case will be very interesting.

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