Stretch ceilings in a children's room: choosing a design

What kind of ceiling should I make in the nursery?

Almost all of the finishing methods listed above allow you to recreate your intended ceiling design in a children's room. Each age group has its own images and color schemes. As expected, the ceiling design in a boy’s children’s room varies from a delicate cloud pattern to a contrasting stylish area with photo printing.

Star ceiling in the nursery

This version of the ceiling design in the nursery is suitable for school-age children who are able to appreciate the beauty of the night sky. It’s easy to create the effect of twinkling stars; there are good examples of photo printing that accurately convey the image. If your goal is a blue ceiling with stars in the nursery, choose from the list of available solutions:

1. A starry sky stretch ceiling in a children's room is the simplest option. Whether it's glossy or matte, it's always a great result. The canvas can be stretched completely around the entire perimeter of the room. Or you can give preference to a combined ceiling. And that’s not all: a fiber-optic cable is installed under a canvas of blue or any other color, simulating the twinkling of stars.
2. You can achieve the effect of a starry sky by gluing wallpaper on the ceiling; they are painted on plaster or a wooden surface using stencils. Fluorescent paints, invisible during the day and glowing in the dark, are perfect for this purpose.

Glossy ceiling in the nursery

Gloss is always used to visually change a room. In this case, it will make it more spacious and noticeably fill it with light. However, it should be remembered that suspended ceilings in a children's room should not put pressure on the child and frighten him. Displaying gloss on the surface will give such an effect in nine cases out of ten, if the child is in a nursery group.

But even gloss can ruin the atmosphere of peace in the room if you overdo it with the brightness of the colors. An orange ceiling in a nursery will definitely fill the room with warmth and create a mood, but the color should be soft and slightly diluted. Colored canvases look good when they are made in white or one of the main selected colors. If the room is filled with pink colors, the ceiling can also be a pale pastel pink shade.

Stretch ceiling with a child's drawing

The good thing about a canvas with a pattern is that over time all the details on the ceiling will retain their colors and remain in place. On the other hand, drawings on the ceiling in a nursery are a risky choice for several reasons. If at the age of five your child insists on a bright children's cartoon, then after a couple of years the same cartoon will seem too childish to him

And the brightness of the colors and the size of the image itself must be chosen carefully so that the canvas overhead does not interfere

It makes sense to offer the child something neutral, but pleasing to the eye: a map on the ceiling in a nursery looks interesting, an image of plants in macro photography, butterflies or flowers remain relevant for girls of all ages, you can try an interesting, non-colorful abstraction. For older children, stylish small details like multi-colored polka dots or stripes are suitable, but the ceiling should not attract too much attention.

Ceiling with clouds in the nursery

Things with the theme of clouds are about the same as with the stars. Here you are free to choose the finishing option that suits you, and placing the image itself is not so difficult. Children's suspended ceilings sky The solution is simple and obvious, but it is not the most effective among all the proposals. With the development of technology and design solutions, photo printing on suspended ceilings for children’s rooms is becoming increasingly difficult to compete with alternative methods:

The wallpaper has changed qualitatively, it is a presentable and stylish finish, and for this design you can order photo wallpaper.

A pattern on the ceiling is also a bold and effective solution to the problem; it can be applied either to a hypocardboard base or to a plastered surface.

For older children, be sure to pay attention to the light glass panels. They are mounted in the ceiling using the Armstrong system; a film with an image is applied to a special glass, which is illuminated by lamps inside

The design looks especially impressive, as if you have a glass roof and the tops of the trees are visible.

For your child, his room is a safe and cozy place. If we try to purchase furniture and decoration based on their practicality, then the ceiling can be made a decorative highlight of the interior. It will create a mood and sometimes play the role of a relaxing element.

Where to begin

First, let's define some general requirements that should be followed when it comes to a children's room. First of all, we need to talk about the unformed child’s psyche and the difference in characters between different children. Experts recommend not using bright colors as primary colors. It is better to keep the ceiling in calmer, neutral colors, and you can decorate the room with the help of small interior details. For example, toys or furniture.

A children's chandelier or a system of identical lamps that will delight the child's eye will be a good helper for you. This also includes desktop lighting for the workplace.

If the height of the room is low, then it is better to use a simple ceiling design. Otherwise, the ceiling will drop even lower and put pressure on the child. In principle, this rule is suitable for a room for any person.

Here you may also need a system of suspended ceilings with a glossy coating of the canvas. It will visually expand the space of the room. It is recommended to use canvas in neutral shades or with 3D coating

Also pay attention to the lighting system. Without proper placement of lamps, it will not be possible to achieve the desired effect.

If your family has two children who live in the same room, do not rush to make a definite decision. Sometimes it's better to go with a low-key interior. To outline areas of the room, use bright decorative elements, furniture, stickers on the walls or ceiling.

Theme of images on the ceiling

If you have decided to create a themed ceiling with drawings, we have prepared for you the most popular children's options.

Ceilings with images of the sky have always been in greatest demand. Use a decorative chandelier as a luminary. Drywall or paint can help you paint or make clouds.

The celestial theme is not limited to this. The sight of the starry night sky calms you down and helps you fall asleep. In this case, you should use luminescent colorless paints, which remain invisible in daylight. At night they will imitate the stars and the month. Paint them on the ceiling yourself.

A ceiling depicting his favorite cartoon or fairy tale characters will be a surprise for any child. This is where a professional artist or photo print can help you. Experts also advise using a projector in this case.

Try variations on a natural theme. The possibilities here are almost endless. You can complement the ceiling picture with images of landscapes, animals, plants, butterflies, fish and so on.

If your child has a hobby, try to think through the design of the ceiling taking into account his hobbies. For example, it could be a sports or music theme.

Photo of a thematic image on the ceiling

Tips for choosing lighting

Lighting for a teenager's room is selected in accordance with hygienic requirements and the nature of the design. Possible options:

1. Spotlights. They are able to provide the room with the right amount of light and look neat.
2. Volumetric chandeliers. The best option for themed room decoration.
3. Combining spotlights and chandeliers will add coziness and aesthetics to a teenager’s room.
4. LED lights. With its help, interesting drawings or various figures are created on the ceiling.

If you cannot decide on the choice of preferred lighting on your own, seek help from specialists. They will prepare an impressive project that your child will love. If you wish, you can choose from the many options shown in the photo.

Photo of a nursery for a teenager, decorated in a marine style

The choice of stretch fabric for a nursery should be extremely careful. To choose a design, pay attention to the photo or video. They will help you choose an effective option. Both film and fabric are suitable as materials. Both options are safe to use and environmentally friendly.

Stretch ceiling - design issues

Design of a stretch ceiling in a nursery

When choosing a stretch ceiling design for a children's room, you need to answer the following questions:

• Which ceiling do you prefer - with a matte surface or a glossy one?
• Which ceiling color scheme is best suited for your child's room?

Designers can help answer the first question. For example, they recommend giving preference to the glossy surface of a PVC ceiling if the height of the room does not differ in size (see Ceiling design in a nursery: do-it-yourself design and decoration).

The fact is that the reflective ability of a glossy surface creates the illusion of increased space, which has a beneficial effect on creating comfort in the room for you and your child.

Accordingly, suspended ceilings with a matte surface are suitable for rooms with high ceilings, or with ceilings of medium height.

When choosing a color scheme, you should be careful with bright, saturated colors. Since being in a room with a bright red ceiling or an acid green ceiling has a negative impact on an adult, let alone an unformed psyche

Therefore, it is worth giving preference to calmer natural tones that can have a beneficial effect on the child’s health.

Drawings on stretch ceilings

Currently, manufacturers of suspended ceilings have launched a wide range of suspended ceilings for children's rooms on the market. Such ceilings have their own image, made using photo printing, and have a wide range of models. Such designs are applied to PVC film (see How to make a ceiling from PVC panels: basic operations and possible problems) and are extremely resistant to external influences. They cannot be erased and will not fade over time, so if you want to create an exclusive room for your child that will match his personality, photo ceilings are exactly what you need.

Therefore, it is worth carefully choosing a ceiling image. Thus, cartoon characters will certainly appeal to preschoolers, but they are unlikely to be understood by a teenager. Therefore, the best option for decorating a stretch ceiling in a children's room would be some neutral option.

The traditional image for children's suspended ceilings is the sky and the sea surface. These two designs are suitable for both boys and girls, both for a child and for a teenager. In addition, such a ceiling does not irritate the eye and fills the room with an atmosphere of comfort.

Ceiling "Starry Sky"

Another most common type of stretch ceiling for a children's room is the “starry sky”. The design of this ceiling is distinguished by its uniqueness, as follows:

• Light sources are installed behind the stretch ceiling.
• A bundle of fiber optic threads is connected to them.
• The threads are attached to the back surface of the ceiling, or brought to the outer surface.

During daylight hours, this is the most common stretch ceiling with an image printed on it. But when night comes, the entire ceiling “comes to life” and turns into a starry sky with its stars and constellations emitting light.

And most importantly, when choosing a suspended ceiling for a child’s room, you should not forget that it is the child who will have to live here. Therefore, the design of the ceiling, first of all, should appeal to the small inhabitant of the room.

And, despite the fact that the child will grow up and his tastes will change, positive emotions in early childhood are much more important than recommendations, even from the most fashionable designers.

Suspended plasterboard ceiling

When arranging rooms for children, not only design is important. It is necessary to take into account the environmental characteristics of building materials. Drywall sheets are quite environmentally friendly, they are convenient to use to create even the most intricate designs. Take a look at the photo below - this is what you can do with drywall. Your kids will definitely love this.

With the help of plasterboard, you can easily smooth out unevenness on the floor slab, and you no longer need to carry out complex and technologically advanced preparatory work. Using this versatile material, you can hide electrical wiring, ventilation systems, sound and heat insulation materials.

Various ideas can be realized on the basis of plasterboard - you can create a single-level or complex multi-level structure with original decorative lighting. In such ceilings it is very easy to place any lighting fixtures and there are ample opportunities for zoning the room.

However, drywall also has disadvantages:

• The price is influenced not so much by the price of the material as by the installation of profiles for installation;
• Due to the large weight of the GPC slabs, installation of the ceiling is not possible for one person;
• Such designs require subsequent sealing of seams, painting or wallpapering.

Related article: Children's room for two boys: men's room for toddlers and teenagers Video: how to make figures from plasterboard.

Kinds

The first criterion for the classification of suspended ceilings is groups of materials, such as fabrics or PVC, however, this has already been mentioned above. Of course, the variability doesn’t end there, so let’s consider a few additional characteristics that greatly affect the appearance and performance of the design.

For example, PVC ceilings come in both matte and glossy. The first ones are good because they do not create any glare and do not blind visitors to the room even in bright lighting. Drawings are appropriate in this case, but due to the lack of reflection, it is undesirable to use dark shades or too bright drawings with large details - such a design will create a feeling of heaviness. Gloss, on the contrary, shines very brightly - without being a mirror, it still reflects the interior decoration of the room, albeit blurred. It is used to visually “raise” the ceilings of a room that is too low, however, due to the excessive amount of glare, such a solution usually should not occupy the entire space of the room - gloss is more often used in the form of small inserts against the background of matte material.

For those who are not ready to make a choice in favor of one thing, there is an intermediate option - satin stretch ceilings, which, contrary to the name, are made of film, not fabric. Actually, here everything is in moderation - large drawings or dark details do not put so much pressure on the mind, and glare and the general effect of “raising” the ceiling are present, but do not cross the line of what is acceptable. An even less reflective, but still brilliant option would be a metallic film - here the shine will imitate metallic, from relatively simple bronze and steel to more noble silver and gold. This solution is appropriate either for the room of a small child who dreams of his own luxurious palace, or for the bedroom of a teenager who wants a high-tech or loft design.

There is also a translucent film, the task of which is to provide a unique play of light when creating a ceiling with some potentially three-dimensional pattern like a starry sky. During the day, the advantages of such a solution are not obvious, however, properly placed lighting can provide real magic at night.

How to choose?

The choice of stretch ceiling is dictated by the age of the child/children. Parents make choices for a small child. Older children can make their own choice of ceiling style, or at least point their parents in the right direction. For children, a single-level canvas of color recommended by age is usually sufficient. Multi-level structures with built-in lighting are optimal for schoolchildren.

Delicate chamomile stretch ceiling for a little princess

The main factor in the choice is the child’s reaction to a particular painting. It should not irritate or cause negative emotions, since the suspended ceiling will always be in sight of the child. For variety, three-dimensional images of figurines or large toys can be hung from the design of plain ceilings.

Magic stretch ceiling in the nursery

Number of levels

Single-level design is a budget option. It allows you to create classic ceilings with a glossy or matte finish in the chosen color. Multi-level tension structures are more difficult to install and more expensive, but with their help you can zone the space and implement many design ideas. In combination with lighting, such designs become the highlight of the interior.

A bright two-tone glossy ceiling is a beautiful addition to the children’s interior.

The options for multi-level designs are limited only by your imagination. Starry sky, clouds with rainbow rays, exotic flowers - any child’s dream can be fulfilled with the help of elastic film.

Multi-level stretch ceiling for a children's room

Color

The color palette of a stretch ceiling for a children's room should be chosen not only according to the wishes of the child, but also taking into account the advice of psychologists who do not recommend too bright saturated shades.

Prices for glossy stretch ceilings

glossy stretch ceiling

Modern stretch ceiling for a children's room

Table 1. Choosing colors according to the child’s character.

The basic color palette (beige, white, milk) suits children of any temperament. For the work area, in addition to red, you can use yellow. It stimulates brain activity well. When decorating, you should avoid not only flashy colors, but also earthy and brown colors.

Stretch ceiling in a children's room, white and yellow

Stretch ceilings for children's rooms

Gloss level

There are three types of stretch ceiling surface:

• glossy;
• matte;
• satin.

Matte or glossy stretch ceiling

Satin stretch ceiling

Glossy canvas is used when you need to create a mirror effect. Matte resembles plaster, satin is the “golden mean” between gloss and matte. For rooms with low ceilings, a glossy ceiling is recommended, as it visually raises the level. In addition, gloss can increase the brightness of dull shades.

Photos of suspended ceilings in the nursery

Choosing colors and organizing lighting

A children's room is the room in which the child will spend most of his time. Therefore, the choice of color scheme and lighting must be given the closest attention.

Color selection

There is no consensus among designers on what tones to give preference to in girls' and boys' rooms. Some people traditionally believe that the basic color for young ladies is pink, and for future gentlemen - blue. Others call for abandoning this stereotype, believing that pink can increase irritability, and blue leads to a decrease in activity, which negatively affects the child’s psyche.

Perhaps in this case it is worth listening to the opinion of psychologists:

1. Firstly, it is not recommended to use too bright, “screaming” colors of deep saturation as the main colors, especially red and orange.
2. Secondly, it is suggested to use beige, white, milky white or light green as basic shades that have a beneficial effect on children of any temperament. For the work area, red and yellow are preferred. The latter has stimulating properties for mental activity.
3. Thirdly, it is advised to abandon depressive tones of brown and earthy shades.

In addition, depending on the characteristics of the child’s psyche, experts have developed the following recommendations:

• for passive children (phlegmatic and prone to melancholy), warm shades are more suitable; eye-catching bright red fragments and drawings on a blue or soft pink background will also be good;
• for children with an easily excitable psyche such as sanguine or choleric, blue and blue tones are recommended;
• for children who are overly emotional and prone to hyperactivity - soothing palettes with a predominance of pale pink, lilac, green, white, beige or blue in the relaxation area with a purposeful division of the room;
• for those prone to depression - shades of red (in the work area);
• for those suffering from phobias - warm orange color;
• for sick children - light purple or various shades of blue.

Lighting organization

Lighting for a child's room should be carefully thought out and designed. Laying wiring along the ceiling and installing mounting locations for lighting equipment is carried out before installing the tension structure. The lighting project being developed must take into account the permissible load of the electrical network and either assume its transformation or provide for the installation of a more modest lighting system.

IMPORTANT! Saving on reducing the level of illumination in a children's room is unacceptable!

The system usually consists of two parts: the backlight and the lighting itself. The first is characterized by the use of LED strips, fiber optics or a series of low-power lamps located in the inter-ceiling space. Internal lighting creates a kind of diffused light halo around the perimeter of the ceiling or around the structures of the lower tiers. It can also imitate a starry sky, as mentioned above, or create fancy multi-colored light patterns on the surface of the ceiling. Depending on the chosen material, devices that provide illumination may be located below the canvas in specially equipped niches.

Lighting the room involves the installation of traditional chandeliers, sconces, lamps, including spotlights and decorative ones. In this case, the light sources must be at a sufficient distance from the ceiling surface, otherwise there is a risk of yellowing and even melting of the stretched fabric.

Some tips:

• if the room is of modest size, the main source of light can be a chandelier, but it is better to use a small child-style lamp, and make up for the lack of illumination with matte spotlights;
• it is preferable to install models that emit diffuse rather than directed light, forming contrasting shadows;
• It’s best if the system allows you to zone adjust the lighting intensity;
• Installation of spotlights in a suspended ceiling is carried out using special elements - embedded parts, which are attached to the ceiling and act as a frame for lighting fixtures.

Design of suspended ceilings in a nursery: photo

In the design of a nursery, you can use a variety of colors and original solutions. However, they must correspond to the age, character traits, gender of the child and, most importantly, he likes them. In addition, one should proceed from the classic rule: the ceiling should not be painted in dark, heavy colors or, conversely, in too bright shades of red.

Stretch ceiling in a children's room for a girl

A classic design concept suggests using pink tones for a baby girl.

Pink color is associated with lightness and airiness, so the figure of a butterfly would be appropriate

Pink tones harmonize well with orange and light brown.

A bed with a stylized canopy is a creative move

However, not all girls will like the abundance of pink. In some cases, a soft blue ceiling design for a nursery is also suitable.

It is convenient to stylize blue tones to match the sky, and the canvas can be positioned so that it smoothly blends into the wall

The idea with the sky is implemented in different versions; it harmonizes especially well in combination with two-level ceilings.

In this design method, you can also leave unobtrusive pink or lilac tones, which are well suited for a child’s girl.

The sky pattern is in perfect harmony with the rainbow, which can fit into different designs.

Rainbow and sky are neutral motifs that are suitable for decorating a nursery for a girl or a boy.

Of course, the ceiling in a girl’s children’s room may contain blue and blue shades - this is not only a “color for boys.”

An interesting solution - a marine environment with dolphins instead of the traditional sky

Stretch ceilings in a nursery for a teenage girl

Girls grow and develop quickly. Therefore, in the new design of a nursery, it is better to use classical principles, as when decorating an adult room.

Surely the girl will already have her own dreams and hobbies - this is worth taking into account when choosing a design

Comment! You can leave children's motives, but they should not be too “obsessive.”

A single-color glossy ceiling creates a harmonious backdrop in the nursery

Lilac tones also look good, especially with two-level ceilings.

Drawings with photo printing are also present in a teenager’s bedroom, but they are no longer so large, so they do not attract as much attention.

Stretch ceilings in a children's room for a boy

The classic version with the sky will interest any child due to the feeling of space and freedom

For such ceilings in the nursery, it is better to use a glossy surface

You can also make the sky starry - then a cosmic style will appear in the nursery.

There should not be an excess of dark, so it is better to dilute it with light tones

The marine theme remains relevant - for this, the ceiling can be stylized as a sea or blue sky, and “portholes” can be made in the walls.

Additional decorative elements highlight the overall concept well

The baby's rich imagination instantly transports him to different places - to the sea or the tropical jungle.

Don’t forget about your baby’s favorite heroes - then he will always be able to feel the presence of his best friend

Ceilings with photo printing allow you to apply any design to the surface

A glossy blue stretch ceiling with good reflectivity is suitable for this design.

Stretch ceiling for a teenage boy

Growing up, the boy strives to mature at an “accelerating pace.” Therefore, it is better to remove all clearly childish drawings and tones from the design, although this does not interfere with decorating the nursery in a playful style.

At the same time, the ceiling itself can be monochromatic, which harmonizes well with the overall concept

Adolescence is characterized by great activity and a mixture of everything bright and creatively unusual. This idea can also be used when decorating a nursery.

Bright colors look unusual, and it is better to decorate the ceiling itself in a classic white color with a glossy surface

Many boys like rich blue tones, so they can also be implemented in the nursery.

Blue goes especially well with white and a small amount of orange, yellow

A suspended ceiling for a child's room with photo printing allows you to create realistic figures that will interest a teenager.

Photos of examples of children's interiors with a suspended ceiling

Below will be presented the most popular photos of suspended ceilings in a children's room.

A stretch ceiling in a pleasant lilac shade is suitable for both a little boy and a girl.

The photo shows a children's room for a boy of the youngest age group - from birth to 7-10 years. A suspended structure is additionally fixed to the main canvas. Strip lighting creates the illusion of floating clouds. By the way, this decor is also suitable for a girl.

Cloud ceiling made from a combination of tension fabric and plasterboard construction

Classic version with a single-level stretch ceiling. White color allows you to make the room visually larger and lets in more light.

A flat white ceiling contributes to the visual expansion of space

Combined ceiling for a nursery where children of different sexes live.

Additionally, the ceiling is decorated with beautiful lamps

A two-level composition in a children's room allows you to advantageously zone the space. A canvas reminiscent of a starry sky is stretched over the sleeping area.

The image of the sky on the ceiling harmoniously complements the design of the children's room

When choosing this or that canvas, you need to carefully consider the design of the future room. High-quality work by professional installers will highlight the main accents.

Design options for boys

For boys, a different approach is needed - they are unlikely to appreciate flowers or cute kittens. So, next we will show a photo of the most suitable, in our opinion, ceilings for a boy’s nursery. There are some really cool options here. For example.

That same cloudy sky that we talked about in the last section can be completely transformed if you add a flying plane with a plume of smoke to it: what fan of air technology wouldn’t appreciate such an addition?

You don’t have to choose aviation specifically: it could be a rocket or a starship from your favorite movie. Just ask what exactly your child is interested in and you won’t go wrong.

If you don't want the daytime sky, try the night sky. Myriads of stars, planets, asteroids and comets. Or maybe a supernova caught fire somewhere or a spaceship with aliens flashed by?

By the way, both options can be combined - thanks to special lighting, the clouds can easily be transformed into a real starry sky by simply flipping a switch.

It is not even necessary to place this zone on the entire canvas - decorate it on the stretched canvas with an insert in a plasterboard box.

A neutral option would be a combined ceiling with lighting around the perimeter. It is better to combine it with an additional source of lighting - your son will like a chandelier in the shape of a soccer ball or a child’s favorite computer.

Do you have any doubts about what kind of ceiling to make in the nursery so that your child doesn’t get tired of it within a week? The best choice is a neutral-colored stretch ceiling combined with vinyl stickers that can be changed according to your mood. They are inexpensive, easy to glue and remove, so if the boy’s tastes change, you can change the design of the room.

Using photo printing on a stretched canvas, it is possible to recreate any image, even three-dimensional. What child wouldn't love a real football field, even if they can't play with the ball? Rest assured, he will be taking his friends home on excursions!

Modern glowing 3D wallpaper is an excellent solution for those who love non-standard design. Transform your room into an element of the underwater world, space, or just your favorite movie or book. Believe me, the child will not remain indifferent - the main thing is to discuss all the nuances with him so as not to be disappointed by the reaction.

Remember that such rooms are not suitable for little ones - they can have an irritating effect on the baby’s psyche. It’s better to limit yourself to calmer options, albeit not as spectacular.

Decorate the tension fabric with a plasterboard structure of an unusual shape: for example, in the shape of tires or a bicycle. Thanks to the lightness of the material and good susceptibility to dyes, it will not be difficult to recreate any object.

The main thing to keep in mind is that such decorations should not be too heavy, otherwise the coating may become stretched, deformed, or even tear.

By the way, about hanging structures... If you decide to use the idea of ​​a starry sky, lamps or simply decorations in the shape of planets will look very original and at the same time appropriate. A real planetarium in a children's room!

Has your son grown up and wants a more formal design? Try geographical motifs in brown and beige tones. This option is well suited for the room of a teenager who already wants to seem like an adult, but is not ready to give up interesting drawings.

Do you want to surprise all your guests? Using a combined ceiling made of plasterboard and tension fabric, create an imitation of... a window. High-quality photo printing will complement the effect of the unusual location of the window opening. Agree, it’s nice to wake up and see stars or tree crowns above you.

If you are not afraid of bright solutions, try recreating a collage from comics or frames from your favorite films. Don’t be afraid that the room will look tacky - if you make the main color scheme pale, adding no more than one bright accent, the result will exceed all expectations - yours and your child’s.

The 3D ceiling in the form of an LED pipe extending into the distance also looks unusual. The right lighting will provide a voluminous effect and turn the room into a work of futuristic art. However, keep in mind that such pictures can be tiring - make sure that during the day the design looks neutral and does not distract the student from studying.

The ceiling can be a natural continuation of the playing area. Place a play structure with swings and ropes in the shape of a pillar in the room, and use photo printing to apply a tree crown to the covering. This room will undoubtedly please your child and his friends.

The drawing can also be applied to the wall. In this case, decorate the ceiling covering with stripes of similar tones. This will help create harmony in the design of the room.

We hope our ideas will help you decide on the design of the ceiling in the children's room.

Color range and design options

Color solutions for choosing a ceiling structure are multifaceted. If previously the ceilings in children's rooms were predominantly white, today they are played up with light and sometimes bright tones of the color palette. At the same time, the degree of illumination of the room is taken into account, because the perception of space will depend on the color scheme. If the windows in the nursery are small and face north, cold tones will seem darker than they actually are.

Often the children's ceiling is made in beige, yellow, creamy and milky colors. If it has a photo print, the color palette can be more vibrant, including various variations of the theme.

The most popular patterns in ceiling design today are the following images:

• starry sky;
• world maps;
• milky way;
• blue sky with clouds and soaring birds;
• floral motifs;
• floral ornaments;
• cartoon characters.

It is worth noting that not every drawing that is offered in catalogs for photo prints on film is worthy of choice. You cannot create internal discomfort in the nursery using, say, images of huge birds or military equipment. Despite the excellent quality of the drawing, instead of a stylish design, such a technique is initially doomed to failure: in this case, the drawing will put pressure on the child on a subconscious level.

Not all colors are compatible with each other, since some of them have diametrically opposite emotional connotations. For example, you cannot combine red and blue colors in a ceiling design; they will have different effects on the child’s mood. Regarding the subject of images, everything is individual. Usually parents try to choose a pattern on their own, but if at a younger age the child does not argue with this, then for a teenager the choice of adults does not always coincide with his preferences.

For example, even a map of the world during the period when hormonal levels are developing may not be as relevant as demonstrating one of a teenager’s hobbies. And if one child wants to have a design in a sports or music theme, another will find it boring, while it will seem that it is impossible to come up with anything better than graffiti. If a child shows interest in choosing the shape and design of the ceiling, a compromise can be found on something.

Regarding the choice of design for a room for small children, it is worth considering: there is no need for anything complicated or irritating to the eyes. Over time, bright colors can begin to irritate a child, and besides, they are the factor due to which it is often necessary to reduce the number of furniture pieces and accessories. It is also impossible not to take into account the fact that the baby grows quickly, so the design of the ceiling should be such that it is appropriate when changing wallpaper and furniture. Of course, if a single-level structure consisting of a tension film is chosen as the basis for the design, this is not a problem.

It is easy to change it yourself, although you should take care of the presence of heating equipment to obtain the desired elasticity of the material. Flowers and butterfly wings can decorate the ceiling of a children's room until the child goes to secondary school. Geometric shapes are more practical in this regard. A variety of boxes with lighting around the perimeter, inside which PVC film is stretched, are also appropriate.

Stretch ceiling for a teenage girl

What kind of ceiling can you choose to make a young girl happy? Let's consider different options.

• Fantasy . If a girl lives in a world of dragons and fairies, you can decorate her room in purple and gray tones, and order a one-color photo print of fairy-tale flowers, birds or animals for the ceiling.
• Space . Photo printing, a “starry sky” made from fiber optic threads or Starpins needles – there are several ways to create a piece of outer space on the ceiling. At the same time, the color scheme is not necessarily gloomy; you can choose a blue-purple-blue picture or a light film for the base.
• Blue sky . Lovers of freedom, animals and a healthy lifestyle will love the clear sky above their heads, which can be created from decorative film with such a pattern or using photo printing.
• Abstractions . Bright multi-colored blots, geometric shapes, chaotically located lines will appeal to an optimistic rebel.
• Photo . The best portrait of the owner of the room, a photo of your favorite pet, an idol of an actor or singer - this is just an option for those cases when you are ready to change the ceiling after a year or two. After all, tastes and preferences among teenagers change quickly and dramatically.

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Volumetric 3D

With the help of 3D effects you can create a truly fantasy interior in your child's room. Often when decorating a nursery, a main theme is set that will guide the entire room. It could be space, the jungle, the depths of the sea, pirates, a fairy tree - whatever your child likes. With the help of 3D ceilings you can successfully support this entire ambience. If we are talking about a pirate ship, then ceiling elements in the shape of sails are suitable. A girl's room will be perfectly decorated with butterflies, flowers, and rainbows on the 3D ceiling.

Modern style of stretch ceiling for a children's room

Tip: The main thing is not to overdo it, that is, not to overload the room with complex volumetric structures.

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