Designing the fifth wall: VOX elevates the ceiling

From Europe to India, VOX redefines the idea of home with its innovative Infratop ceiling system - where aesthetics, technology, and sustainability rise in perfect harmony.

24 Dec 2025

Team ELLE DECOR

In a world where design is often dictated by convention, VOX stands apart: a European brand that believes true freedom begins at home. For over three decades, this trailblazing name in interior design and home finishing has shaped the way we live, one thoughtful detail at a time. A key brand of the VOX Capital Group, its philosophy is simple yet profound: the spaces we inhabit shape the quality of our lives; therefore, every surface, every texture, and every joint deserves intention. Since entering the Indian market in 2018, VOX has swiftly become synonymous with innovation, functionality, and craftsmanship. Today, its presence extends across 250+ cities, powered by a strong network of distributors, dealers, and installers. In 2023, the brand began production at its own Indian factory, a milestone that symbolises not just growth but a deepening commitment to local markets, sustainability, and design evolution.

Ceilings that speak the language of design

Among VOX’s many pioneering offerings, the Infratop ceiling system captures the brand’s ethos most elegantly, marrying European innovation with Indian versatility. Conceived as both functional and beautiful, Infratop redefines how we perceive the most overlooked plane of a space – the ceiling. Each panel is engineered for ease and endurance. The click system and reinforced rigidity make installation seamless, while its lightweight, maintenance-free structure ensures longevity without compromise. Infratop is a system that adapts, performing effortlessly under roofs, balconies, and terraces, yet equally refined for use in bedrooms, living rooms and even bathrooms. Available in two colour ranges; Unicolor and Nature, its wood-like tones capture the soul of natural timber, thanks to thermal printing, an advanced dual-extrusion technology that replicates grain with stunning authenticity.

Function and form, in perfect symmetry

Infratop isn’t just designed to please the eye; it’s engineered to perform. The system’s hidden or visible perforations ensure air circulation, protecting roofs from moisture, fungi, and insects. The SV(P) 07–08 panels combine visible ventilation for open settings, while the SV(P) 09 variant conceals airflow seamlessly, an innovation that drastically shortens installation time. The SVP 26, a non- perforated version with four lamellas, offers sleek continuity where ventilation is unnecessary. Each panel is tested under rigorous market, utility, transport, and assembly trials. Behind the scenes, a meticulous laboratory checks the physicochemical properties of every raw material, from density to humidity, ensuring what reaches a customer is not just a product, but a promise. The result is a ceiling system that is as durable as it is adaptable in terms of impact, water and termite resistance. It carries a 20-year warranty, an assurance built on decades of European research and manufacturing precision.

Design freedom, sustainable future

For VOX, sustainability is not an afterthought; it is the foundation. Each product is crafted with an awareness that design and responsibility must coexist. Infratop panels are 100% recyclable and reusable, easily dismantled and refitted using simple screw systems. The materials are lead- and tin- free, VOC-free and odour-free, making them safe for both people and the planet. In an era of greenwashing, VOX’s commitment to low-carbon impact is tangible and is realised through advanced technological lines, improved material recipes, and conscious design choices that minimise environmental strain. Every aspect, from manufacturing to packaging, is calibrated to leave a lighter footprint and a lasting impression.

Innovation rooted in collaboration

At VOX, design innovation thrives on collaboration. The brand often invites independent designers to co-create, merging artistry with practicality. This exchange of ideas fuels collections that are not just visually compelling but emotionally intelligent. When developing the Nature collection, VOX harnessed thermal printing technology to mimic the warmth of natural wood in new, unexpected ways. The result is a decor that feels handcrafted, yet industrially perfect – an expression of modern design sensibility rooted in the textures of tradition. Even lighting, that quiet orchestrator of atmosphere, finds its place here. Infratop ceilings are designed to conceal wiring and fixtures seamlessly, allowing soft illumination to accentuate form without distraction. The ceiling no longer hides; it becomes a canvas of expression.

Built for a lifetime, inspired by life

Every innovation at VOX begins with one question: How can we make homes more human? The answer lies in a design approach that values simplicity, flexibility, and longevity. Each ceiling panel tells a story of craft meeting technology, of sustainability meeting style. Whether used to transform a contemporary villa or a coastal retreat, Infratop brings a sense of coherence to the understated luxury of detail done right. Its surface glows softly under light; its texture mimics nature; its structure, though light, endures the years without complaint. There’s beauty in its restraint, a confidence that comes not from adornment, but from purpose.

Freedom, Elevated

In the end, VOX is more than a brand; it is a philosophy of living. It reminds us that design is not about decoration, but liberation: the freedom to live beautifully, effortlessly, and responsibly. With 30 years of global expertise, a strong Indian presence, and an unwavering eye for innovation, VOX continues to expand the boundaries of what’s possible in home design. Its Infratop ceiling system is a symbol of that vision and a meeting point of precision, passion, and poetry. Because at VOX, ceilings aren’t just overhead; they are an experience – one that turns the act of looking up into an act of inspiration.