The ceiling in the decoration of the room plays a kind of final role, putting an end to the whole interior style. Among the modern variety of finishing materials, coffered ceilings are considered an innovation, although in fact, this type of ceilings appeared in ancient Greece and gained wide popularity in the Renaissance. As is known, the Renaissance era propagated beauty and elegance in everything, therefore ceilings of this type can not be better suited for classical interior styles.
What is the ceiling, called the caisson, what are the features of its installation and for what interiors it will be a real find - all this today will tell the "House of Dreams".
Coffered ceiling
Design feature of coffered ceilings
Caisson is a kind of wooden suspended ceilings consisting of rectangular or square panels. The main feature of these ceilings is the presence of decorative depressions. It is these depressions that are the caissons.
In the Renaissance the caisson ceilings were decorated with imperial palaces and castles. At the dawn of his birth, such a deepening in the ceiling must have been decorated with elaborate decorative carvings, and the surface was covered with gold and gilding. However, such complex constructions were created not only in order to emphasize their status, but also in order to hide the ceiling piles.
Ceilings coffered photo
Of course, real coffered ceilings made of expensive wood can not afford everyone, but today the designers decided to make luxury available and began to create coffered ceilings from cheaper materials - gypsum board and polyurethane. It is also worth noting that the present coffered ceilings now do not exist. The fact is that in their "pristine" version they can be created only if their design begins with the design of the house itself. Since such a method of installation is unreasonably expensive and complex, today coffered ceilings represent a non-bearing decorative structure, the surface of which is decorated with "depressions".
Characteristics of coffered ceilings
The characteristics of ceilings of this variety depend on the materials from which they were made. For example, coffered ceilings made of polyurethane are the lightest of all types. They can not be used as a load-bearing structure, so the main purpose of such ceilings is to decorate the interior. Since polyurethane is very easy to install, it is possible to decorate the ceiling from this material practically in any room, if the appearance of the structure is in harmony with the overall style.
The "highlight" of these ceilings is precisely the caissons, the so-called "grooves".To ensure that such an original ceiling, gravitating towards classical, monumental decorations, did not enter into dissonance with the interior of the room, designers recommend choosing the size of the caissons, depending on the spaciousness of the room itself. For example, in small rooms it is better to look at ceilings with small square depressions, while the spaciousness of a large room will be able to emphasize large and deep caissons decorated with exquisite stucco molding.
Coffered ceiling in the interior photo
Coffered ceiling from gypsum board is the most democratic version of this type of construction. Of gypsum cardboard, as a rule, only the frame itself is made, and the decorative cornice for the ceiling is formed from gypsum. Gypsum plasterboard ceiling is convenient because in its caissons it is easy to install lamps that will make the design even more beautiful and unusual. The most harmonious this design will look at high ceilings in the interiors of Empire, Baroque or Classics. Coffered ceiling from gypsum does not "load" the interior, it can be used not only in classical, but also in more modern styles.
Coffered ceilings from MFD are a good alternative to real wooden ceilings. Ceilings of this material, in the first place, are interesting for their design value. Like the previous varieties, the design of this ceiling consists of a frame to which are attached bars, creating a square or a rectangle. The caisson can be decorated with stucco, various carved elements, etc.
Coffered ceilings with carved decor
Coffered wooden ceilings
Coffered ceilings photo
Assembling the coffered ceiling
Having the skills of construction work, it is not difficult to make a coffered ceiling with your own hands.
Before you start mounting the ceiling, you need to glue the ceiling with wallpaper. There are no special requirements for wallpaper, they can be either color or monochrome, but do not choose a too dark color, because in this case the overall appearance of the ceiling will look too "cumbersome".With regard to the material for the production of beams and frame, it is the most difficult to make the coffered ceiling from wood alone, and most simply from building cardboard. If desired, the beams of the structure can be covered with a decorative film, simulating, for example, wood or other texture. Between the beams are fastened with the help of carpentry glue. Installation of the coffered ceiling takes place by fixing the structure with special fasteners.
Assembly of the caisson ceiling
Coffered ceiling as an element of the design
The coffered ceiling of any type immediately gives the room design a luxury and expressiveness. Since in the original version, such ceilings were made only from wood( oak, beech or walnut), coffered ceilings for a long time were only dark colors. However, dark shades in the design of ceilings are not always appropriate. Perhaps, the dark colors will look harmonious only in fairly large rooms, decorated in a classical style or Chalet style. In all other cases, it is better to give preference to lighter and natural shades.
Coffered ceilings photo
Ceilings coffered light
Coffered wooden ceilings
As the coffered ceiling itself looks colorful, it is necessary that its design be in sync with elements of furniture or interior decoration. For example, the decoration of a room with wooden or plasterboard ceilings and the same panels looks very nice.
Coffered ceiling in the interior of the
Thanks to the special frame construction, the coffered ceiling can be not only smooth, but also arched, which looks particularly stylish in the rooms decorated in the old style of the interior.
Wooden ceilings coffered
Do not forget that the caisson ceiling is not only stylish, but also comfortable. Features of its design make it easy to mount any chandeliers and lighting devices, besides, this ceiling provides additional heat and noise insulation. And, undoubtedly, such a design solution will not go unnoticed, surprising your guests and constantly delighting you with the original design.
