Treshka with high ceilings in modern classic style

Eastern wisdom says: “A person’s height is measured not from the ground to the head, but from the head to the sky.” A large air space inside an apartment is a significant factor ensuring the mental health of an individual. It is very difficult to get used to the fact that in Khrushchev-era buildings the ceiling literally presses on your shoulders. Therefore, the level of the upper floor is one of the most important criteria when selecting new housing. During the renovation process, the initial advantage must be used wisely. Having thoroughly thought through the design of an apartment with high ceilings at the first stage of the project, at the last stage the owners will receive a harmoniously designed room in which it will be comfortable to stay.

Significant height: turning a feature into a big plus

When arranging an apartment with high ceilings, it is necessary to pay attention not only to horizontal and vertical directions, but also to the volume going up. An interesting design solution in pre-revolutionary houses could be to divide the entire space into 2 tiers. This technique is relevant for small studios with a ceiling height of 4.5 meters and above. Having given the living room the front part with a large front window, the rear part is designed on two levels. On the first floor there is a kitchen-dining room and a small bathroom; the sleeping area is raised higher. The mezzanine is enclosed with railings, connecting it to the lower floor with a staircase.

The space from the steps to the floor is used as a wardrobe with pull-out sections, or left open, creating a reading space or a mini-office under it. By vertically delimiting the volume of the room, it is possible to significantly increase the living space and create full-fledged non-overlapping zones for active life and quiet relaxation. Such projects look especially interesting in a modern style with elements of loft or minimalism. The use of glass for steps and stair railings makes the solid structure almost invisible, and the large air mass allows the use of large-scale art objects when decorating the apartment.

Designer recommendations

There are no special prohibitions on the use of suspended ceilings in residential premises. The main task is to choose the right coating, with which the interior of the room will look as advantageous as possible. When choosing the color and texture of PVC film, follow the advice of designers:

• choose a fabric fabric if you need to install a suspended ceiling in an unheated room (dacha, balcony, attic) or, conversely, in a room where the air temperature is often elevated;
• do not use a glossy texture in the recreation area and in the bedroom, as mirror shine and glare distract attention and do not allow you to relax;
• for the same reason, choose matte canvases for cabinet equipment;
• A glossy single-level ceiling and spotlights will help to visually enlarge a small room;
• If you plan to install an air conditioner in a room, combine it with the installation of ceilings.

With the help of multi-level structures in the form of waves, you can create an incredibly beautiful and sophisticated interior. For the lower levels, matte canvases are chosen, for the upper levels - photo printing or gloss. Multi-stage structures help to mask significant unevenness and defects in the floors, hide communications, beams, tubes, and ceilings. They are used in studio apartments to divide space into comfortable zones. The use of photo printing and drawing technology opens up endless possibilities for creating unique and magnificent interiors:

• the living room can be decorated with a picturesque landscape, a panorama of the city, photographs from a family album, abstractions or floral motifs;
• in the kitchen and dining room still lifes, images of vegetables, fruits, and dishes look harmonious;
• photo printing will turn your bathroom into a corner of the world’s oceans;
• the bedroom with a ceiling in the shape of a starry sky is mesmerizing and looks stunningly beautiful;
• The design of a children's room opens up unlimited scope for imagination: azure sky with clouds, images of your favorite cartoon characters, animals, a geographical map, butterflies, fairies, airplanes, ships, racing cars.

Correcting proportions: the most successful solutions

Among the variety of decorative techniques that visually harmonize high-height spaces, four options can be especially noted:

1. The use of friezes when decorating walls with tiles or wallpaper;
2. A selection of wallpaper companions for pasting the top and bottom of the wall, using a wallpaper border;
3. Painting the ceiling in a dark color that matches the floor, selecting light volumetric decor (socket for a chandelier, wide stripes of ceiling relief);
4. Decorating the top quarter of the walls with figured molding, filling the top of the wall and ceiling with the same color.

How to make the right choice?

To make a good choice, you need to decide: what do you want to achieve? If the room has low ceilings and a small window, it is necessary to make it lighter and visually higher. A glossy ceiling in a light shade is perfect for this.

If the room is very large, a dark matte ceiling will help make it cozy and compact. The use of tension structures is a wide field for experimentation. An excellent choice is multi-level ceilings. With their help, you can realize a variety of ideas, create bright effects, and organize lighting in an interesting way. Options for suspended ceilings for the bedroom are very diverse.

Style combined with simplicity creates beauty

When decorating a high space, designers advise adhering to the rule of a triangle, the vertices of which are the terms “style,” “beauty,” and “simplicity.” The most successful design projects necessarily combine all three concepts. Try to remove one of them - the interior of the house will be seriously damaged:

1. Having accurately maintained the style, filling the room with aesthetically attractive decorative elements, but failing to cope with the requirement of simplicity, you will end up with a house overloaded with little things, clearly carrying a feeling of disorder;
2. Preoccupied with the beauty of furniture and the ease of design work, but missing the sense of style, you can end up with style chaos, which will ruin the whole impression of the new renovation;
3. Limiting yourself only to simplicity and compliance with style, but forgetting about the need to fill your home with beautiful things, you will not feel harmony, and will impoverish the very idea of ​​the interior.

Reducing height with light: presenting several possible options

Light is a significant design tool; its role becomes especially important when it is necessary to level out the shortcomings of a room. It helps to visually “lower” a ceiling that is too high:

• Arrangement of lampshades on meter-long hangers in a row if the room is small (kitchen, hallway);
• Decoration of square rooms of significant size with volumetric chandeliers (modern and classic versions of products are possible);
• Placement of sconces in corridors and bathrooms slightly higher than the level of a person’s head;
• Selection of lamp models with shade openings pointing downwards;
• Installation of a lamp with an adjustable suspension height above the kitchen table to create a cozy atmosphere for evening meals.

What color do you prefer for the bedroom?

When choosing a shade, you need to consider the following nuances:

• The chosen shade must match the tint scheme of the interior.
• You should not choose too bright, “screaming” tones (bright red, purple, orange, etc.). The bedroom is a place to relax, and these colors will not allow you to fully relax.
• If you find it difficult to choose, give preference to the classics. It's white. It will visually enlarge the space and make the room brighter. It's a win-win.
• Blue, green and pink shades will help you relax. Brown tones are best left for the living room or hallway. The exception is beige.

If you need to install suspended ceilings in a small bedroom, the design can be designed in one color, but you should make a smooth transition so that the shade changes slightly from dark at the bottom to lighter at the top, closer to the ceiling. Need to divide the space into zones? Embossed skirting boards are great for this.

Works of art as elements of decoration

The high ceiling allows you to decorate any room with large-scale works of art. These can be individual canvases, modular paintings, photographs in a dense “carpet” hanging, posters, modern installations, bas-reliefs, panels, frescoes, graffiti elements.

The main rules for placing art objects on the walls:

1. When hanging, use the horizontal direction as the main axis;
2. Accentuating one wall;
3. Choice of square or horizontal rectangular frames.

Switching the viewer's interest: focusing on the wall

A structural lowering of the ceiling level can make an unplanned gap in the renovation budget. However, there is the possibility of visual "deception". An accent wall can distract attention from the excessive height of the room. Depending on the preferences of the home owners, it is designed:

• wallpaper that contrasts with the main tone of the finish;
• wallpaper that repeats the basic tone, but differs ornamentally (options with large patterns are used);
• volumetric planar installations;
• finishing materials with a pronounced texture;
• light decorative panels;
• mirror imitation of window openings.

The bright decorativeness of one of the walls is capable of holding the human gaze and arousing the viewer’s interest. Other surfaces remain out of focus, look neutral, flaws in the proportions of the room are smoothed out and made invisible.

Decorating a window: using curtains in the design equation

Traditional blackout curtains placed on the sides of the windows visually increase the height of the room even more. It is possible to balance the proportions of the room with the help of decorative tricks:

• Place curtain rods for curtains directly above the window opening or inside it;
• Provide folded curtains that cover only the upper part of the window;
• Decorate the lower half of the frame with curtains on a rail “a la paisan”;
• Use Roman blinds;
• Cover the windows with wooden blinds according to the size of the opening;
• Install internal lattice shutters up to half the height of the window;
• Refuse fabric decoration, leaving window frames open.

Each of the listed options will be appropriate only in a room of a certain style. Shutters will suit interiors in English and French tones, blinds and open windows will highlight the modern design of the home, curtains and curtains will pay tribute to the classics.

Advantages of PVC coatings

• They are beautiful and have a perfectly smooth surface. A wide range of textures and colors, the use of photo printing, drawings, lighting design and multi-level designs allow you to create a unique and interesting design.
• Hides defects in the base surface and utility lines.
• They have noise and heat insulating properties, and this is a particularly important indicator for the bedroom and children's room.
• They have a long service life and do not lose their original shape and attractiveness for several decades.
• Installation of suspended ceilings in an apartment takes a matter of hours, so it does not disrupt the clients’ usual lifestyle. Unlike plastering, it does not involve wet and dirty processes. Modern technologies make it possible to install PVC sheets without dirt and dust and do not require clearing the room of furniture.
• They are not afraid of water, so they can be used in the kitchen, bathroom and other rooms with high humidity. The canvas does not accumulate static electricity, dust and dirt do not accumulate on it, and mold and fungi do not appear.
• In case of flooding by neighbors from above or a roof leak, the tension fabric will prevent water damage to repairs, furniture and belongings. The waterproof and elastic material will hold a large volume of liquid, will not tear and will only sag under its weight. Invite our specialists to drain the water, and the suspended ceiling will restore its original shape and color.
• Compared to suspended ceilings, installing tension structures will reduce the height of the room not by 10 cm, but by only 3 cm.
• Simple and easy care. It is enough to regularly wipe them with a soft sponge moistened with warm water without using detergents.

Ceiling beams are a good way to adjust height

One of the decorative techniques that lowers the overall height of a room is the use of open beams. Wooden structures built into the walls, painted with dark tinting compounds, are located significantly lower than the main ceiling. Against its light background, the beams create a voluminous ornament that fills the upper part of the space. Linear, diagonal options, as well as intersecting at right angles, are used. In private chalet-style houses, solid sanded logs can serve as beams, and the country style can be supported by trusses consisting of triangles.

Regulations

The standard ceiling height in a private house is not dictated by sanitary norms and rules as in multi-apartment high-rises. The regulatory documents indicate only the minimum size of the floors of a private building, which is 250 cm.

This size depends on the region where the residential building is located. In southern climatic zones with a temperate climate, it should be no lower than 250 cm, in the north from 270 cm. Such parameters were created to create normal living conditions and a favorable microclimate in the premises.

There are also no standards for maximum floor sizes in private households. But in practice this parameter does not exceed 320 cm.

Common sizes

Now the ceiling in an individual house is not indicated in any way. Its choice is designed according to the choice of the homeowner, taking into account the accepted dimensions. It makes sense if there are high walls on the floor where the dining room and living room are located. The floor where the sleeping rooms are located can be made lower. A mansard-type house with a pitched roof may have a reduced ceiling height. It is permissible to have a joint at a level of at least one and a half meters. The highest point is not lower than 2.3 meters.

The following generally accepted parameters apply to the height of the premises:

• Bedroom, children's room, kitchen, office - not lower than 2.5 m.
• Entrance hall, corridor, hall - not lower than 2.1 m.
• Attic – 1.5 m and above.

Requirements and Standards

The standard ceiling, according to generally accepted concepts, has a height of 270 centimeters. With this parameter, it is comfortable to live in the building, convenient to clean, and it is not difficult to carry out repairs. This height allows you to design suspended structures in several levels and a suspended ceiling.

Standards for the construction of buildings are usually regulated by the state, the requirements of which are presented in SNiPs. In buildings where people live permanently, these requirements set the minimum size of floors at a level not lower than 260 cm from the floor covering. Although now these rules have lost force and, according to new laws, the height of the ceiling is chosen at the discretion of the house owner. The main thing is not to violate fire safety rules when designing.

Textured ceiling - reducing the height visually and structurally

Any texture makes a smooth, boring surface interesting, adds volume to it, and enhances the play of light and shadow. In the case of the upper ceiling of a room, texture can be given to it both by structural elements and artistic techniques.

Correcting mistakes: 7 “best” ways to make your ceiling even higher

When developing a design project for an apartment with high ceilings, you should abandon techniques that can make the room elongate upward and disrupt established proportions.

1. The use of art objects and art objects located vertically in narrow, high rooms;
2. Emphasizing the height of the windows, when echoing them, the curtains start from the ceiling and lie in folds on the floor;
3. Installation of suspended ceilings with a glossy surface, placement of mirrors on the ceiling;
4. Illumination of ceiling cornices;
5. Interior decoration with wallpaper, tiles with vertically oriented stripes, and ornaments;
6. Placement of lamps on the walls with light rays directed upward;
7. Line up bookshelves to ceiling level. In this case, it is preferable to have narrow bookshelves at the very top of the walls, going around the perimeter of the room.

Decorating a room with high ceilings can be challenging and even challenging. But, with proper planning and taking into account the tricky places available, you can create a feeling of coziness and comfort. In fact, the beauty of a room with high vaulted ceilings can be quite mesmerizing, and a home this big is nothing short of a dream! With larger homes, there is no need to worry about cluttering the space because there is plenty of space. However, creating a comfortable and welcoming feeling can be quite challenging.

Lack of proper interior design can make your home feel like a cave or a large auditorium. However, the elegance, drama and richness of a home with high ceilings can be maintained through clever furniture placement, clever wall color choices and the right choice of curtains. Let's find out how we can keep big houses with big rooms from feeling empty and boring.

Color of walls and ceilings.

Installing molding in rooms with high ceilings is a good idea, as molding can be used to create the illusion of a lower, suspended ceiling. In addition, the walls below the molding can be painted in different, preferably darker, shades. This gives the feeling that the ceiling is lower. Avoid high white ceilings. This is because white paint will cause a feeling of institutional cold, thereby depriving the room of comfort and warmth. It is preferable to use colors of the same tone as the color of the walls. The room will look attractive. You can use neutral shades to give the room a vibrant look.

Curtains

In rooms with high ceilings, windows sometimes reach the very ceiling. However, even if this is not the case, it is worth hanging high curtains. This is because the room will take on a more grand look, balance and comfort. To keep a room with a high ceiling warm, choose thick, insulating draperies. This makes it easier to control cooling and heating for the entire home.

Floor

We often underestimate the role of floors when trying to make a room cozy and inviting. Placing a large rug or area rug in rooms with high ceilings helps reduce the feeling of height. You can choose an area rug that complements the color scheme and style and place it in a way that makes it feel cozy. This will not only give your home a cozy feel, but the carpeting is pleasant to the touch. The illusion of a raised floor in some areas can be created by a dedicated reading area with bookshelves, a large screen TV and sound system (home theater), a dining table with chairs (dining area), etc. This allows you to divide a large room into separate zones. The result is that she will look more comfortable.

Lighting

Lighting is what gives a room with a high ceiling some intimacy, and that is why it requires special attention. Large chandeliers are ideal for such spaces. However, the chandelier must match the scale of your room. If the room has a huge space, hang a nice big chandelier because a smaller chandelier will only make the room look bigger. Tall lamps that take up vertical space are also great for such spaces. Yellow light is preferred as it gives a warm, cozy look.

Change minus to plus

A significant ceiling height can be both a big plus and a huge minus when decorating a home. It all depends on how well the space is designed, how the poor proportions of the rooms are corrected, and how visual accents are placed. Great heights are contraindicated for small nooks: being inside the “well” is too difficult psychologically. Perhaps, in order for an apartment to turn into a comfortable home, it will require redevelopment, thoroughly calculated zoning, and serious work on the selection of finishing materials. However, the end result - a spacious room, saturated with air, with expanded boundaries - is worth the maximum effort.