In a modern interior, arches or arch doors occupy a special place. Such designs are able to give sophistication to any room. In addition, they visually expand the space.
For each style chosen for the design of a house or apartment, it is possible (and necessary) to choose the design of arches, which not only successfully fits into the general appearance of the room, but also becomes its main element, a highlight. Translated from Latin, “arch” translates as “bend”.
That is how we imagine the classic version of such a structure. However, in the modern interior, arches of various modifications are used, which are made of stone and wood, drywall and brick. In this article, we will provide you with the design of arches, which are especially popular, most often used.
Why are interior arches attractive?
Most designers believe that beautiful arches are a stylish and elegant solution for modern homes. They are indispensable for creating an open type design. This design delimits the functional areas of the room, while maintaining a sense of common space.
It is possible to say with a high degree of probability that in every house or apartment there are rooms that can easily do without doors. Moreover, the room will only benefit from their absence. For example, when combining the dining room and kitchen, hallway and living room. By installing beautiful arches and getting rid of interior partitions, you can expand the space, significantly increase a certain functional area.
Materials used
The design of the arches largely depends on the material used. In turn, the choice of material for the manufacture of the arch is influenced by the design of the walls, their thickness, the shape of the arched vault. Many materials have limitations in terms of both the weight of the structure and the complexity of its creation. For interior arches, the following materials can be used:
- brick;
- a rock;
- metallic profile;
- drywall;
- glass;
- wood;
- plastic.
It is no secret that today the most common is the design of drywall arches. Experts consider the use of this material the most simple and affordable way to design doorways. After the arched arch is sewn with this material, any final finish is allowed. The design of the arches in this case allows the ennobling of wood, covering with mosaics or simply decoration with decorative plaster. In addition, this design will allow the use of light decorative stone, wall panels with simulated bricks, etc.
Stone arches
This design looks very impressive, giving the room solidity and massiveness. Depending on the chosen color and texture of such a coating, the arch can be used in different interior styles. At the same time, the first associations of the stone arch are most often associated with the country style. This design fits well not only in a country house. Classics, Provence, some varieties of country and even modern interior styles may well be complemented by a stone arch.
Brick usage
The brick arch looks great in a modern interior. Such a masonry can be left in its original form, treated with protective sprays, varnishes or painted.
The tree is always at the height of fashion
This is one of the traditional ways of decorating the opening. Wooden decoration is relevant for any interior - from classic to modern. She brings elegance and coziness to the room. It can be an arch in the corridor, living room or bedroom. At the request of the owner, it can be supplemented with doors - it all depends on the functionality of the room.
Types of arches
And now let's look at how the design of arches can differ externally. Today, various options are used.
Classical (Roman arch)
Experts say that the Romans borrowed a lot in the culture and architecture of the Greeks, but this element can be considered an invention of the Romans. This arch, which is closest to us in design and shape, is a vault having the correct radius and semicircular shape.
There are no protruding joints in this design; it has a simple and concise look. Classic arches look great in rooms with high ceilings. Today, quite often the design of arches of this type is supplemented by columns and supports. Typically, this design is made of stone or wood, but in a more democratic interior, the use of drywall is allowed.
British arches
These buildings are inherent in the Art Nouveau style. They differ from the Roman ones in a more elongated arch; the arc is straightened with a truncated radius. Such an arch in the hallway, a living room with low ceilings will be an ideal option.
Ellipse arches
This is a fairly common and popular option. The design of arches using the ellipse shape is very effective. This variety is widespread due to its universal design. It looks great with and without columns, in rooms with low ceilings and in spacious rooms, combined with structures of a different shape. Such an arch to the kitchen instead of a door fits perfectly: it does not reduce the usable space.
In addition, it can be used to separate part of the space of the office, boudoir, dressing room, which are located in the bedroom.
Slavic arch
In fact, this is a rectangular opening with small curves in the corners. This is also a universal way of zoning the space; it always looks advantageous in a country house and in a standard city apartment.
Turkish arch
Outwardly, it resembles the designs that once adorned the palaces, the homes of wealthy residents of the Ottoman Empire. Undoubtedly, such an arch needs the support of the entire interior - the features of the Mediterranean style of furniture and decoration will create a harmonious image.
Gothic arch
It features a sharp arch. This design of arches brings originality to the interior. However, it should be borne in mind that such a solution is only possible for rooms with high ceilings. Gothic arches decorated with stone, ceramics or mosaics look great and become the highlight of the interior.
Transom arch
It is a continuation of a round or rectangular door. As a rule, in the upper part, inserts of frosted or transparent glass are used, it is allowed to use stained-glass windows, translucent corrugated plastic. Such arch doors can be used in any room.
Thai (or semi-arches)
The original design, in which one side ends with a right angle, and the second with rounding. In this case, you can make any radius of the circle. Such an arch can be decorated in different ways. In drywall constructions, LED backlighting or fixtures are often built in, thus providing not only zoning, but also highlighting a certain segment of the interior with the help of light.
Corridor decoration
On the example of the corridor, we will tell you how you can radically transform this room using extraordinary decoration. No matter how tiny the arch, the list of its advantages is impressive:
- saves free space;
- allows you to combine the premises;
- visually increases the space;
- has an attractive appearance.
Separately, it should be said about the financial side of the issue. Creating an arch is a budget option than installing doors. The most common design of arches in the hallway is classic. It is ideal for a standard apartment with a small corridor. In houses and apartments, the choice of design is almost unlimited.
Arch in the kitchen
Before starting repairs, many owners think about whether a door to the kitchen is needed. This issue is relevant for owners of small apartments. In such rooms, every centimeter of area counts. But on the other hand, it’s somehow not very nice to leave the doorway empty. The solution to this problem can be the arch. This simple element will transform the interior and make a small room original and stylish.
When carrying out repairs in Khrushchev or any other old-built house, the doorway should be increased in height and width if possible. Changing the size of the opening may also be necessary in prefabricated panel houses, but it is more difficult to do this, since cutting reinforced concrete structures is not an easy task.
Most often, an arch is made of gypsum plasterboard in the kitchen , which is easily mounted, in addition, water- and heat-resistant versions of this material are produced today. Finishing this design can be any: it depends on the overall interior of the room.
Arches - a stylish solution in the design of residential premises. They allow you to create an original unique interior and add to any room coziness and comfort.