Suspended Ceilings with Photoprint

What should suspended ceilings with photoprint look like?

Companies engaged in the production, sale, or installation of suspended ceilings have available monochrome PVC films of various textures and colors. Many of them offer the service of wide-format printing on the same film. The printing principle is the same as with photo wallpapers. However, a suspended ceiling has an undeniable advantage over similar types of finishing.

For example, the same photo wallpapers in a swimming pool are unlikely to be applied by anyone, and when installing them in a bathroom, additional protection is required using special film, glass panels, and sealant. Even then, such a solution is usually applied to walls, while the ceiling remains monochrome or multi-colored. Photoprinting on suspended ceilings is one of the few opportunities to enrich the decor in such spaces. The material's characteristics and variety of colors and designs allow transforming any room with minimal effort and time.

Upon learning about this possibility, many people desire to take advantage of it, but it can be difficult to immediately come up with what and in which room to print.

First and foremost, a suspended ceiling should continue and complement the style of the room. This includes color harmony and subject selection. It's also important to remember that color and design can add height, space, air, and light to a room or take them away.

Additionally, a suspended ceiling with photoprint is itself a significant accent that draws attention. Therefore, in a room with such finishing, it's undesirable to have too much furniture and an abundance of decor. For a stylish interior, simple and complex elements should be combined.

Perhaps there is no way around specific ideas of what can be printed on a ceiling and where which subject would work best.

Frescoes

Today, frescoes—thousands of years serving as decoration for walls and ceilings—are once again trendy. A fresco can be executed using the real technique or imitated. One way to imitate a fresco is by printing on a suspended ceiling. The most realistic appearance will be achieved on matte textured film. A such fresco can decorate any room, but it looks best in a classical living room or antique bathroom with high ceilings. A fresco will blend well with subtle Venetian plaster or mosaic.

Photo 1 — Imitation of a fresco on a suspended ceiling

Stained Glass

One of the trendy interior design elements is stained glass. Just like a fresco, stained glass can be real or imitated. To achieve the stained glass effect, translucent suspended fabric such as the 'opal' texture is used. Combined with skillful lighting, such a ceiling will create a unique atmosphere in the room. The most popular stained glass designs are those created in the Tiffany technique. This type of finishing suits a hall or bathroom, which can become more spacious, airy, and mysterious with such decoration. A suspended ceiling with a design reminiscent of stained glass will fit well in retro, marine, and other interior styles depending on the subject.

Photo 2 — Stained glass on a glossy mirror ceiling

Clouds

Photoprinting clouds on a ceiling is a very popular theme, which makes it not entirely unique. However, this does not reduce demand for it. Clouds are an ideal theme for an adult or children's bedroom. Sleeping in a bedroom with such a ceiling feels like being on the seventh heaven. The design invites rest and gives a sense of lightness.

Photo 3 — Bathroom decorated with a suspended ceiling with photoprinted clouds

Stars

Stars, galaxies, and nebulae—another theme for ceiling photoprinting in a bedroom.

Photo 4 — Starry idea for ceiling photoprinting

Patterns

Monochrome weaving around a chandelier, along the perimeter or over the entire ceiling can be a decoration for a vintage or ethnic interior.

Photo 5 — Gentle patterns for a suspended ceiling

Flowers

A universal theme for ceilings in any room. Especially refreshing is such a ceiling in a dining room or kitchen.

Photo 6 — Suspended ceiling in colors

Cartoons

Characters from cartoons or popular illustrated characters, such as Teddy bears, would make a perfect decoration for a child's ceiling. However, it is also important not to overdo it—too many cartoon characters on the entire ceiling would make a child's room smaller, darker, and not conducive to a light atmosphere. The ideal option is one or several small animals placed on one side of the ceiling.

Photo 7 — Playful suspended ceiling for a child's room

There are many options for what can be printed on a suspended ceiling. You can print anything, even your own photograph or a photo of a loved one. The key is to ensure that the ceiling harmonizes with the rest of the finishing, furniture, and decor.

Suspended Ceilings – Photoprinting, Prices

Suspended ceilings are a luxury. The cost of a suspended ceiling with photoprinting is accordingly higher. Suspended ceilings – photoprinting prices are around 1700 rubles per square meter.