False Ceiling Designs

Modern False Ceiling Designs

If you’ve ever walked into a room and were blown away by the appearance of a ceiling or the acoustic quality of the space, chances are, you came across a false ceiling design. False ceilings are secondary ceilings, hung and held together by suspension wires or struts. False ceiling designs are an efficient way of giving your room an elegant aesthetic and adding an interesting focal point to your interiors.

Livspace offers a quick look at everything you’ll need to know about false ceilings and how you can get started on crafting the perfect modern false ceiling design for your home.

False Ceilings With Real Benefits

Great For The Aesthetic

Once installed, a false ceiling design is bound to become the star of the room. A simple false ceiling design can help bridge the gap between the ceiling and the floor, giving the room a cosier vibe, while also enhancing the room’s aesthetic.

Camouflage Wiring

Loose wiring and fittings can look unpleasant and give your ceilings a cluttered appearance. One of the major benefits of getting a false ceiling design done is that it can camouflage electrical wires, fittings, ducts and plumbing effectively.

Thermal Insulation Properties 

The air-filled gap between the ceiling and the drop, false ceiling design keeps the heat trapped and cools the room down faster during summers. Now, who wouldn’t like a season-friendly interior design element like that?

Acoustic Benefits  

False ceiling designs are great for acoustics and can help reduce outer noise from seeping into the space. This can make your rooms comfortable and quiet.

Optimises Air Conditioning

Did you know that your air-conditioning performance can improve with modern false ceiling designs? False ceiling designs reduce the space in ceilings, thereby increasing air-conditioning performance and helping you save on your electricity bill! 

Popular Materials For False Ceiling Designs

Plaster Of Paris 

Plaster of Paris or ‘POP’ is a popular raw material used in the fabrication of false ceiling designs. Composed of gypsum, a mineral, POP material comes in powdered form, is mixed with water and applied on chicken mesh offering a sturdy, buildable base. POP false ceiling designs are cost-effective, heat-insulating and fire-retardant. POP ceilings are flexible and lend itself well to different patterns and shapes.

Gypsum Board 

False ceiling designs made from gypsum board have gained prominence in recent years and are primarily known for its hydrophobic (water-resistant) and non-combustible properties. Affixed to metal frames, gypsum boards are lighter than POP sheets and come with a quicker method of installation.

Wood

Wood, being a versatile material, comes in a variety of colours, textures and finishes. You can accentuate ceilings with wooden beams or use a wooden laminate on one side of the false ceiling design to give your ceiling a visual contrast. Either way, nothing screams elegance more than wood.

Metal 

Metal false ceiling designs are aesthetic, sleek and light-weight. Aluminium and galvanised iron panels are commonly used for metal false ceiling designs and are durable. When polished, metal false ceiling designs can appear shiny, which can further punctuate your ceiling and space.

Glass

From using stained glass for your false ceiling to a non-crystalline material for your design, the possibilities with glass false ceiling designs are endless. Glass offers an interesting visual component to the design and is also an effective heat insulator. The transparent properties of glass can be utilised to make compact spaces appear larger and give it depth.

PVC 

A synthetic material called polyvinyl chloride is used to build materials that offer heat and water resistance. A durable base for a false ceiling, PVC designs are largely used for washrooms, kitchens and garages. Lightweight and easy on the pocket, PVC false ceiling designs are quickly becoming a popular choice for large spaces. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

What Is The Recommended Height For A False Ceiling?

As per the National Building Byelaws, the optimal false ceiling height should have an 8.5 to 9 feet gap between the floor to the false ceiling design.

How Can I Style My False Ceiling?

Play With Lights 

Whether you are going for ambient cove lighting, task lighting or spotlights, modern false ceiling designs offer ample surface area to play with lighting design for your rooms.

Match It With Your Interiors

Match your false ceiling design with a striking feature in your space or on the basis of the colour scheme. If you have wooden-framed furniture and neutral-toned walls, a wooden false ceiling may pair perfectly with the design. 

Experiment!

While simple false ceiling designs are timeless - playing with motifs, abstracts, patterns, colours and shapes for your false ceiling design can add an element of visual interest to your room. Opt for a cloud-shaped ceiling for your kid’s bedroom, or a circular, recessed false ceiling design for your living room. If you prefer the rustic aesthetic, adding some wood to your false ceiling design can add a bit of drama.

How Can I Maintain A False Ceiling?

Regular dusting is important for hassle-free maintenance. For false ceiling designs with lustre paint on the panels, you can use a damp cloth to restore its natural shine.

What Are The Latest False Ceiling Design Trends?

Coffered False Ceiling Designs 

Boxed panels are the new ‘in’. These hollow, square panels add multiple dimensions to the ceiling, playing with the illusion of height and space. Coffered panels are perfect if you want to add a theatrical component to your false ceiling design.

Wooden Accents 

Wooden battens and beams give false ceiling designs a refreshing aesthetic. Wooden accents punctuating a ceiling can help give a contemporary vibe to the space, while also being friendly on the pocket (and planet!)

Multi-Layered False Ceiling Designs 

Add some dimension to your design with a multi-layered false ceiling. The multiple levels help build depth, while also allowing better insulation throughout the space.

How Long Does A False Ceiling Last?

A modern false ceiling design can last up to 20 years. However, regular maintenance is key. 

Whether you opt for a POP false ceiling or a gypsum board false ceiling, you'll be investing in a useful and durable interior design element. Hop on board for endless new ceiling design inspiration and get a trending, false ceiling design customised for your home, with Livspace.

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