The ceiling of plasterboard in the children's room
Ceiling made of drywall is increasingly popular among those who love practicality and safety.
The main advantages of this facing material are the following criteria:
- Environmental friendliness. The material is made only from environmentally friendly components: cardboard and plaster;
- Durability and durability;
- Price potential. Unlike alternative cladding materials, drywall practically does not rise in price, which makes it the best option for decorating a children's room;
- Inexpensive installation. Most of the firms finishing the installation for the installation of such a ceiling takes a reasonable price, so you can not assume that this work requires a lot of finance;
- Opportunities for fantasy and ease of handling material. This coating opens up opportunities for creative people, with the help of drywall, you can realize the most unimaginable forms of the ceiling, perform a variety of shapes, or think through the color palette of the ceiling. It is easy to work with material: it can be pasted over, cut off, painted.
- Possibilities for masking. When using this material, the apartment owners have an excellent opportunity to hide in the ceiling all unnecessary and catchy flaws in the ceiling surface, including hanging wires and communications;
- Good sound and heat insulation;
- The result: a smooth surface without flaws;
- Absorption of excess moisture. Thanks to this, the room creates favorable climatic conditions for the child;
- Resistance to fire;
- It is undemanding to leaving;
- In the event of defects in the plasterboard ceiling surface, only the damaged piece can be replaced, and not the entire ceiling covering;
- With this coating, it is possible to experiment with lighting. The play of light creates a fabulous atmosphere that will appeal to kids and adults.
Of the disadvantages of such a ceiling are the following positions:
- This ceiling finishing option is not applicable to rooms with low ceilings, because drywall “steals” from a height of 5-10cm;
- Heavy construction;
- If drowning from the upper floors occurs, then drywall will become unusable due to dampness;
- Grouting is required after installing such a ceiling;
- For the final result, you need to decorate the ceiling.
Kinds
The ceiling of plasterboard can be made in two variations: single-level or multi-level. Each of these species is distinguished by its uniqueness and attractiveness.
A single-level plasterboard ceiling will fit into a small children's room. It will hide all the flaws, and you get a flat surface that can be beautifully decorated.
Multi-level ceiling can transform a child’s room beyond recognition. Using the imagination, parents will be able to independently or with the baby to perform simple work on its decoration. This could be the decorating of various plasterboard figures or the modeling of one’s own fairy tale characters, which can later be used as a ceiling surface decoration.
Fastening of multi-level ceilings is due to the metal frame, consisting of a profile.
The visual separation of the ceiling into color zones contributes to the organization of the child as a person, since each color effect carries a psychological burden on the child’s subconscious. Therefore, experts recommend using this opportunity, as it not only favorably affects the child, but also creates the best atmosphere in the room, and it all looks much more interesting than the banal monophonic color.
To make the room look perfect with pastel and delicate tones, you can use soft curves in the design of the ceiling, which will look very harmonious.
Turning to the designers, you can generate a drywall suspended ceiling in such a way that it seemed higher than it actually is.
Multi-level ceiling is shaped. A variety of forms and designs will translate into reality the most unimaginable design solutions. However, this is quite difficult to do on your own. Therefore, the implementation of this idea is best to entrust professionals.
Color solutions
Experts recommend to listen to the following tips regarding the color palette for the ceiling of plasterboard:
- For the baby’s room, muted shades of pink, blue, yellow or green are usually used;
- White color will create an atmosphere of cleanliness and comfort in the room and at the same time will easily fit into any room design;
- Bright tones of wallpaper must be in harmony with the color scheme of the ceiling;
- The dark background for the ceiling of the children's room is unacceptable, it will create uncomfortable conditions for the development of the child’s psyche.
Plasterboard Ceiling Design
The perimeter of the ceiling is designed as a frame. This approach can be implemented even with the help of several levels. Most often it is on the framework that the recessed luminaires are placed, and on the inner edge of the niche they turn on tape illumination. And it should not be visible.
The ceiling is divided into zones. The presence of such zones will provide a comfortable environment for your child. The advantages of this approach:
- An opportunity for the full development of the child according to his needs. Dividing a room into a play area, a sleep area and a study area will help the child concentrate on a specific type of activity.
- Schooling to order your child. For each thing and toys should be provided for its location.
- The design of the room takes on a unique look. In such a room it is interesting to spend time not only your kids, but also the children who come to visit them.
- Each child living in a given room receives his personal space, which he needs to rest, play with the children and do homework.
Ceiling with a diagonal component. The base of the ceiling should be smooth, and the lower levels should protrude only on one side of the room. The line connects the two opposite corners on the diagonal. It can be not only straight, but also zigzag or wavy.
The ceiling, made using figures. In the role of figures can be any geometric shapes: oval, circle, square. Also more popular and more complex elements of decor.
For example, a blooming flower or a medallion will look very aesthetically pleasing in the center of a room. This decor ennoble the edges of a variety of lighting that children really like. This element is performed by the second or third tier, and sometimes it takes all two.
Ceiling, made in the form of abstraction. The design of this type of ceiling has a complex design and unimaginable beauty. In the role of abstraction is usually the subject of spirals with irregular shapes. Common elements of this ensemble are all kinds of curls, layering of levels.
Using lighting and paint of various shades, you can turn the children's room into the mysterious world of fairy tales and charm.
"Soaring" ceiling.One of the most spectacular and beautiful varieties of drywall ceilings. According to design features, this type of ceiling can be divided into two subtypes: with and without pivot axis.
The first subtype is attached to the concrete base of the base ceiling using fitting sleeves and pins with studs. This design will create the effect of “floating” ceiling, and at the same time, from time to time this hanging shape can be turned around its own axis, thereby changing the overall picture of the interior. The final touch to this painting is the lighting that will inhale a fabulous charm into the overall design of the room.
The second subtype is slightly simpler. Along the perimeter of the protruding part of the level, the LED film is mounted in a specially designated niche. The effect of scattered light will give the feeling of a fabulous floating ceiling.
The use of photo wallpapers for spectacular accents
This approach is clearly like your kid, because the characters of cartoons and fairy tales will be able to liven up in his own room. In addition, the use of photo wallpapers visually increases the space.
The most popular is the sticker of photo wallpaper in the role of the panel. Thus, a bright accent is created, which attracts the attention of not only the room owner himself, but also any small guest.
But not only colorful heroes are popular. Parents are active in purchasing photo wallpapers of blue sky and cosmic landscapes.
Tips for choosing
For boy
Experts emphasize the following recommendations:
- When choosing a ceiling pattern, special attention should be paid to the age of the room owner. The older the young man, the easier it should look ceiling pattern. Cars and cartoon characters are most suitable for preschoolers or older guys.
- The color scheme of the ceiling should be coordinated with the child. It is better, of course, to use light blue and light green tones. Avoid "girlish" colors.
- Do not use bright colors - it can negatively affect the child and upset his psyche.
- Every child is different. If a boy likes to have a lot of things, he gets on well with the designer, then a multi-level ceiling with a lot of different decors will suit him. Otherwise, you need to stay on a single-level ceiling.
For girl
Here everything is much more difficult than in the version for boys. Let's figure it out.
Girls quickly grow up, and with it their view of the world changes. It becomes inevitable and change the interior in the nursery. In this case, psychologists tend to say the following:
- Pink color should be changed to calm colors, patterns should be replaced with ornaments, and decor should be allowed to choose a young princess.
- It is necessary to carefully consider the zoning of the room with the help of the color scheme of the ceiling surface, since the young princesses are very sensitive to this step;
- Recommended colors - pastel. They do not irritate the eyes and do not unnerve their brightness. In addition to them, you can use shades of lilac and lilac color, which will make the room extraordinarily sweet and cozy;
- You can consider the color palette, consisting of yellow and green shades. This approach encourages the child to take action, the girl will easily wake up in the morning and quickly calm down after a hard, busy day;
- To emphasize the special details of the decor is allowed to use dark colors: brown, gray, graphite or black.
Universal options
If both a boy and a girl live in a room, then the combination of a color palette is the best option. Each child must have their own personal space. Therefore, it is best to choose those shades that are more suitable for your children.
For example, you can think of a combination of pink, white colors. blue and green, blue and orange.
Installation steps
Installation of the ceiling of plasterboard consists of several stages:
- preparing the necessary tools;
- markup;
- creation of a framework for drywall;
- frame assembly for the first level;
- laying electrical cables;
- frame preparation for the second level;
- installation of drywall with pre-cut holes for lamps;
- installation of a perforated angle;
- putty, primer and installation of ceiling plinth;
- installation of decors.
An optional, but very important step: we recommend gluing the drywall to glue the glass wallpaper and paint them, otherwise after several years of operation, seams may appear on the ceiling.
We also offer to your attention a selection of interesting ideas for ceilings in the nursery.
Examples of beautiful decisions
- An example of the arrangement of a children's room by means of restrained pastel colors of the ceiling surface in combination with the decor in the form of summer sun.
- An example of decorating a children's room for a boy by placing fairy-tale castles in the center of the ceiling surface.
- An example of a three-level ceiling with built-in spotlights, perfectly suitable for a child’s room of both a boy and a girl.