Modern apartments and private houses are increasingly decorated with arches. And this is not surprising, because such an elegant element is able to simultaneously combine space and zone a room. It also visually changes the shape of elongated rooms and brightens up the angularity, giving the interior a charm. The arch in the living room looks especially elegant and elegant. The publication will talk about the options and features of its execution.
To begin with, it is worth considering the varieties of arches depending on the shape of the arch.
Classic
This option is most often found in the interior. It is also called Roman, since it was the ancient Romans who began during the construction instead of doors to erect vaults. Such arches have a perfect semicircular shape. The arch smoothly passes into the side walls. What the classic arch looks like in the living room, the photo below shows in full.
The Roman design is able to visually lengthen the ceiling and smooth out sharp corners. In addition, it is ideal for narrow rooms with small doorways. Therefore, such arches are often made between the living room and the small kitchen. It will be a big plus if the rooms have sufficiently high ceilings. In general, the classic design can fit into any interior. But it looks especially luxurious if you install artificial columns in the antique style on the sides.
Portal
The design differs in that it has an elementary shape in the form of an ordinary rectangle. In fact, this is a framed opening without a door. This option is ideal for small rooms with low ceilings. It will also look great in apartments decorated in a classic style. After all, the arch-portal is rigor, simplicity and restraint. With this design, you can combine the entrance hall with the living room if you replace the ordinary door with an empty opening.
Modern
An arch in this style is a cross between the portal and the classics. This option is characterized by strict straight walls and a rounded arch. This design is in harmony with spacious rooms and low ceilings.
You can see an example of the design of the living room with an arch in the photo located just above. It depicts a classic interior in beige tones that blends perfectly with the Art Nouveau arch. Decorative columns made on the sides give a special highlight to the design. Alternatively, a similar Art Nouveau arch can be placed between the living room and dining room.
East arch
It is easy to recognize by its domed arch, complex shapes, numerous sharp corners and convex surfaces. This design looks very unusual and spectacular. But it is appropriate to use it exclusively to create a design in the Mediterranean style.
Ellipsoid shape
This design is very simple to implement. The arc is made in the form of a regular or irregular ellipse. The arch is universal and has a sophisticated look, so it is suitable for any interior. Importantly, the design does not take up usable space. For this reason, very often they install similar arches between the kitchen and the living room. The design of the vault can be any, but it is especially well combined with columns.
Custom designs
Many people prefer simple arches. But designers recommend combining ordinary forms, creating something unique. So the design of the opening can be a creative process. In addition, modern technology allows you to realize almost any ideas. For example, the vault can gradually move into a countertop, bar, or have a completely futuristic look. A very interesting solution is presented in the picture located a little higher. It depicts a non-standard design of the living room with an arch decorated with carved inserts. It is also unusual that a square opening is left, and the arc itself has the shape of a circle.
Next, options for arches will be considered, depending on the material used to make the structure.
Plastic
This is the cheapest and easiest material to fix. But, despite these advantages, he actually has few fans. This is due to the fact that pre-fabricated PVC structures are usually on sale. They are all of standard sizes and shapes, which makes it impossible to be creative. In addition, plastic is not the best choice if you need to create a cozy atmosphere in the room. But this material goes well with built-in lighting and looks modern with a successful selection of color combination.
Drywall
From drywall, you can make both classic and custom designs. As a rule, most often erect unusual arches between the living room and the kitchen. The photo above shows an example of such a design. The basis was a vault-portal, which for convenience was supplemented with a small countertop.
Drywall is very easy to handle. First, to create an arch, a metal frame of the necessary shape is installed. Then the drywall sheet is attached to the frame, putty and painted. That is, the arch can be absolutely any color. But the surface does not have to be painted, it can be decorated with the same wallpaper that is used to paste over the entire room.
Wood
Wood is a natural material that has a pleasant aroma. But you need to handle it with extreme caution, since it is sensitive to scratches. In addition, it is quite expensive, so some make a combined structure of wood and drywall. How such an arch looks between the living room and the hallway, you can see in the picture below.
The main advantage of a wooden arch is that it does not need to be decorated. The product only needs to be varnished. There are many ready-made arches on sale, but it will not be difficult to make a structure on your own.
Arch decoration
As already mentioned, the wooden arch can not be decorated with anything. The same goes for designs that are located in the high-tech living room. Clear and smooth lines will fit perfectly into the sleek design.
If you want to decorate the arch somehow, then there are two simple ways. This is to coat the structure with paint or wallpaper over it. You can make a bright accent only on the opening itself, as in the picture below. You can highlight the arch in the living room with the help of lighting. It can be spotlights or LED strips.
The design can be decorated with imitation brickwork. This design is suitable for many modern interiors, but especially for the loft style. A vault decorated with artificial stones or decorative stone-like panels will look no less beautiful in the living room. Such a decor is appropriate if materials close to natural are used for the design of the room. Usually these are styles such as Provence and country. If the arch will complement the classic interior, it is better to decorate it with gilding or stucco molding.
Alternatively, the design can be decorated using murals, ceramic tiles, mosaics, and decorative plaster. Glass stained glass inserts look very interesting. You can just hang curtains near the arch in the living room - it will be creative and cozy. In addition, the curtains will be able to play the role of a partition, when necessary.
Combination with interior elements
To the arched opening organically fit into the interior of the room, it must be in harmony with other elements. This can be achieved with a few tricks.
The easiest option is when the arch repeats the overall color scheme of the room. Also, in the decor of the arch , individual elements can be duplicated. For example, you can examine the picture above. The walls imitate brickwork, while the arch is as if lined with stone. This is a great duet for the Gothic style.
The design begins to look more interesting if its arch is similar in shape to other elements. For example, it is possible to make round not only an arch, but also doors, window openings and a furniture set. Some manufacturers specifically produce cabinets, walls, sideboards and sideboards, stylized as arches. In the living room they will be very appropriate.
Also, the vault can smoothly move into shelves, racks, a bar counter or a niche (a recess in the wall). This is a fairly practical solution for small rooms. Alternatively, the arc can become part of the fireplace, which is decorated with candles or lamps.
Thus, in the living room the arched opening can be designed in completely different ways. It all depends on financial capabilities and personal preferences.