In this article, Aqarmap will introduce the most common types and designs of house ceilings. Recently, ceilings have been developed to be used as a decoration after it was only the main protector of the house. Hence, interior design experts have invented many different ceiling designs, in materials and shapes.
Ceiling types are divided into two types under which several designs are listed:
- The basic (structural) ceiling.
- Suspended ceiling.
Basic (structural) ceiling
It is the basic ceiling in the house and is used to protect the house. There are types and patterns that fall under the name of the structural ceiling, such as:
- The concrete ceiling
It is the most popular type of ceiling in modern times, and it has become used mostly in most residential and administrative buildings.
Advantages
- It is characterized by hardness and durability because it consists of iron ores and cement.
- It can be used without making suspended ceilings, and be decorated with decorations and lighting.
Disadvantages
- High cost.
- Unsuitable in cold places, especially where snow falls, so the wooden roof replaces it.
- The wooden ceiling
It is a kind of home ceiling made of solid wood. This type of roof is commonly used in foreign countries, especially in these countries covered by snow, because the wood does not interact with the cold weather, which keeps the house warm throughout the winter.
Advantages
- Gives an aesthetic appearance to the home.
- It helps to keep the house warm in the winter season, as it does not interact with the cold.
Disadvantages
- Not suitable for high buildings and towers.
- Uncommonly used in Arab countries.
Suspended ceiling
Suspended ceilings are considered a secondary choice that is used as aesthetic decorations for rooms, or to solve a design problem, such as the height and low of concrete ceilings, and other reasons.
Here are the latest and most popular types of decorative suspended ceilings
- Metal suspended ceiling
It consists of galvanized aluminum and iron sheet metal, but it is suitable for workplaces and commercial real estates, but it isn’t suitable for house purposes.
- Wooden suspended ceiling
It is a wooden ceilings fixed to the main ceiling of the house by a wooden or metal beam, which gives an elegant view of the rooms. It also has a tangible effectiveness in heating rooms in winter, and it is only flawed by the difficulty of installing as well as its high cost.
- Gypsum suspended ceiling
They are suspended ceilings made of gypsum and affordable at reasonable prices. It suits a lot of home designs and it is easy to install, while its only drawback is that it does not bear the weights of decor and lighting due to its low weight.
Designs and types of light decors for home ceilings
There are many ways to decorate the roof of the house, whether with decorations and the implementation of suspended ceilings, or by using decorative lighting units.
Here are the most prominent and latest lighting decorations used for home ceilings:
Flooding lighting decorations for ceilings
It is a kind of ceiling lighting decoration that provides general lighting for the entire room. It suits all types of ceilings, including low ceilings, but it might be impractical for large rooms.
Track lighting decorations for ceilings
It is a type of ceiling lighting decoration that is executed on a specific track, in order to highlight the details of objects in the rooms. It can be used in kitchen and bathroom ceilings.
Suspended lighting decorations for ceilings
It suits low ceilings design, as it is a lighting installed inside the ceilings. It is also called the Leyden jar or lighting jar, because it does not dangle inside the room. This decoration of ceiling lighting is similar to the general lighting or illumination of specific tasks.
Chandelier and pendant lighting decorations
It is a dual-function lighting decor, as it is used as a basic lighting and ambient lighting, to give an aesthetic appearance to the ceilings. The most beautiful place to install this design is above the dining table, and it also suits rooms with high ceilings.