How to raise the ceiling in the living room: Popular design and practical guide in 2023
As an important part of home decoration, the suspended ceiling in the living room can not only enhance the beauty of the space, but also hide pipelines and adjust the floor height. Combining the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, this article summarizes the latest ceiling design trends, material selection and construction points for you to help you create an ideal living room space.
1. Top 5 living room ceiling trends in 2023
| Ranking | design style | Search popularity | Core features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspended ceiling without main light | ★★★★★ | Hidden light strips + magnetic track lights make the floor height appear larger |
| 2 | Curved transition ceiling | ★★★★☆ | Soft space edges and corners, suitable for cream style decoration |
| 3 | Minimalist double eyelid ceiling | ★★★★☆ | Two layers of gypsum boards are superimposed, which is low cost and does not accumulate dust. |
| 4 | wooden grille ceiling | ★★★☆☆ | Natural texture, suitable for new Chinese style/log style |
| 5 | Mirror extended ceiling | ★★★☆☆ | Visual expansion tool for small apartments |
2. Comparison of ceiling plans with different floor heights
| Floor height range | Recommended plan | Hoisting height | Tips for avoiding pits |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 3 meters | Multi-layer ceiling | 15-30cm | It is necessary to plan the location of air conditioning vents in advance |
| 2.7-3 meters | Single layer suspended ceiling | 8-12cm | It is recommended to use reflective light trough |
| 2.4-2.7 meters | Plaster line decoration | 3-5cm | Avoid complex patterns that look depressing |
| Below 2.4 meters | Partial side hanging | 6-8cm | Prioritize functional lighting |
3. Cost-effectiveness analysis of ceiling materials
According to the latest evaluation data of Douyin home decoration blogger "Design Veteran":
| Material type | Unit price(㎡) | Service life | Suitable for style |
|---|---|---|---|
| gypsum board | 30-80 yuan | 10-15 years | modern/simple |
| Aluminum gusset plate | 60-150 yuan | More than 15 years | Kitchen and bathroom extension |
| ecological wood | 120-300 yuan | 8-12 years | Pastoral/Nordic |
| GRG shape | 500-1200 yuan | More than 20 years | European style/light luxury |
4. Guidelines for avoiding pits during construction (popular discussion on Xiaohongshu)
1.Cracking prevention:The joints of the gypsum boards should be treated with V-shaped grooves, and the double-layer gypsum boards should be installed at staggered seams.
2.Light trough design:The width of the reflective light trough is recommended to be 15-20cm, the depth is 12-15cm, and the LED light strip should be 240 beads/meter or more.
3.Access hatch reserved:The size of the central air-conditioning inspection opening shall not be less than 450×450mm, and the location shall be away from the main activity area.
4.Load-bearing safety:The distance between the booms is ≤1.2 meters, and the expansion bolts are driven into the concrete layer ≥5cm.
5. Designers’ latest case sharing
The Chaoyang District case recently completed by Beijing Shangde Decoration shows:Curved ceiling + linear lightsThe combined search volume increased by 180% monthly. This design can effectively weaken the presence of the beam. It is recommended to choose 3000K warm light for the light strip to make it more cozy.
Conclusion: Choosing a suspended ceiling in the living room requires comprehensive considerationsFloor height restrictions, functional requirements, budget costsThree major elements. It is recommended that owners use VR software to simulate the effect before construction. Recently, JD.com's "Decoration AR" function can experience the real-life effect of the ceiling for free, which is worth trying.
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