An arch is an element that can be made in almost any style, which means it fits any design of an apartment. A properly selected arch can become the dominant of the whole space, the element around which the entire interior is going.
For a long time, designers decorate interiors with arched structures, but recently this solution has gained particular popularity in connection with the spread of open floor plans: the arch makes it possible to divide functional areas in the design of the room, while at the same time providing a connection between them, which is very important when creating design of studio apartments.
The design of interior arches can be the most diverse depending on the style of the room, as well as on what role they play in the room: auxiliary or central element.
Installation location
As a rule, in every apartment and especially in every house there are doors that are not functionally needed. As a rule, these are the doors between the entrance and living areas, between the kitchen and dining room, kitchen and living room. By removing unnecessary partitions and doors, and erecting arched structures instead, you can expand the room, increase the usable area of each of the functional areas, and get a more interesting, original interior.
- Interior arch between the entrance area and the kitchen / dining room;
- Between the kitchen and the dining room;
- Between the kitchen and the living room;
- Between the bedroom and the bathroom / dressing room;
- Between the dressing room and the entrance area.
Types of materials
In order for the interior arches in the apartments to look organically, it is necessary to select material for them, taking into account the structural features of the walls. The arch design, its size and shape are also of great importance. Each material provides its own capabilities, and at the same time imposes certain restrictions. Most often, the following materials are used in the construction of arches:
- drywall;
- tree;
- brick;
- a rock;
- metal profile;
- plastic;
- glass.
Drywall
Using drywall - The easiest, fastest and cheapest way to build an arch. Drywall sheets cut out by patterns are sewn into the arch, and then trimmed on top in accordance with the chosen design. Such finishing can be done with different types of plaster, wood panels, mosaic panels, decorative panels imitating stone, marble, wood or brick, as well as light synthetic stone.
Tree
The material, which has been used for many years to design interior arches, and looks great in both classic and modern interiors. You can use it in rooms of any purpose - in bedrooms, hallways, living rooms, libraries and even in kitchens.
Brick
The design of decorative interior arches made of bricks is simple and perfectly complements styles such as loft, country, eco, Scandinavian.A brick arch can become the main decorative accent of a modern minimalist interior, while you can leave it “as is”, or you can paint it in the tone of the walls or in contrast. It will not be superfluous to treat the surface of bricks with special compounds to protect against pollution and facilitate cleaning.
A rock
Interior stone arches are erected in the case when they want to emphasize solidity, stability. Massive and impressive, they speak of solidity and the pursuit of eternal values. Choosing the color of the stone and playing with its texture, you can adapt the stone arch to almost any interior style.
Decor and Design
As decorative elements in the design of interior arches, various cornices and moldingsas well as stucco elements. The latter are especially relevant in the interior in a classic style.
Drywall interior arches often have built-in lights that not only provide additional light, but also highlight a particular section of the apartment or functional area with it.
Photo gallery
With the help of interior arches, you can experiment with the design of the room and design the doorway in an original way. Below are modern interior solutions in rooms for various functional purposes.