Interior arches allow you to embody any stylistic design in a living room.
Due to the variety of textures, colors, materials used for the manufacture of interior arches, they make the entire interior of the room unusual, able to give it uniqueness and individuality. Before talking about how to make an interior arch, let us dwell on the specifics of the market.
Specificity
Arches can be made of wood, metal, plastic, composite materials and glass. Wooden arches fit best into the overall interior of living rooms.
The most common in the modern building materials market are considered arches made of walnut, oak, cherry, maple. Any version of the interior arch has its own advantages and disadvantages. We will try to understand this issue in more detail. Arches made from a natural array of valuable tree species are very popular.
Technologies
There are two main manufacturing techniques for such arches. In the first embodiment, all the elements of the arch are attached to each other using spiked self-locking joints, without the use of glue.
Such interior arches can serve a person for centuries, since the period of their use can be limited only by the lifespan of the wood itself.
Arches, which are made according to the second technology, in which part of the elements are attached to each other with glue, are much less durable. However, such interior arches have a rather substantial period of operation. Complex constructions are considered a certain element of prestige, since expensive wood species are used in their manufacture. For example, oak, walnut, teak, hornbeam, tropical species are taken for the production of such structures.
Interior arches made of solid hardwood of any valuable wood have a fairly significant cost, while they will look great in the interior of the room.
Nevertheless, recently, interior arches made of softwood are becoming more and more popular. When creating them, it is quite possible to use wood that has knots. Such arches fit perfectly into the country style interior. But still, designers recommend this option for interior arches to be installed in country houses, and not in city apartments.
Arch Options
Consider the main dimensions of the interior arches, as well as their types. Consumers who are new to purchasing such a product are asking how to make the right choice. The design of the interior arch depends on the taste preferences, the dimensions of the room, the style of the rooms, and the parameters of the opening.
Currently, the market has a huge range of different arches. All these interior products can be divided according to certain criteria: material of manufacture, shape.
Various forms
Interior arches, the sizes and prices of which differ significantly, are divided into several groups.
- Classic is a common version of the product, considered universal for any interior. The arch has the form of a semicircle, the radius of which is equal to ¼ of the width of the doorway. Designers note that such interior arches (MDF) are suitable for decorating openings in rooms with high ceilings.
- Romance is a model made with a rectangular arch that has slightly rounded corners. The arch of such a model is a semicircle, the radius of which is equal to ½ of the width of the opening. Such forms of interior arches are used to decorate large openings.
- A trapezoid is a type of arched opening that has a trapezoidal arch. This option is preferred by fans of Art Nouveau.
- Portal. Such types of interior arches are easy to install, they have a rectangular shape. The product has a concise look, it does not imply a special design of the corners. Such an arch is not suitable for all interiors.
- Modern is an alternative between classic and portal. This design has less pronounced roundness, the radius may be different, but it is larger than the width of the opening. Among the main advantages of Art Nouveau, we note the ability to fit into a room with a low ceiling.
- An ellipse is a model that differs from Art Nouveau in radius and rounding at the corners. Such interior arches, the sizes and prices of which vary significantly depending on the manufacturer and the material, are considered one of the most popular among consumers.
A variety of materials for the manufacture
The standard size of the interior arch depends on the width of the doorway. The correct selection of the model of the arch involves matching it with the size and concept of the room. Only in this case the interior product will have a harmonious look. In the manufacture of arches, materials are used that differ significantly in material, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.
The leader in the market for the production of gypsum plasterboard interior arches. This material after being wet becomes malleable, therefore, it is possible to create products of various shapes from it. After the dimensions of the interior plasterboard arches are thought out, the workpiece is attached to the prepared metal profile frame of the required size and shape. The joints are covered with putty, the arch is covered with finishing material, depending on the wishes of the property owner. The advantages of drywall in its cost, ease of installation. With this building material, you can beautifully design a doorway, regardless of what the dimensions of the interior arches are. The resulting product is not resistant to temperature changes, humidity, therefore, over time, fungus and mold can multiply on the arch.
A wooden arched doorway is an excellent solution for lovers of a unique relief of wood, an atmosphere of comfort and warmth. If the wooden arch is not covered with special impregnation, over time, due to increased humidity, the wood is deformed, the product will lose its aesthetic appearance. Also among the significant disadvantages of natural wood can be mentioned the high cost of products. On the modern market of building materials, arches from glued lumber appeared, not inferior to products from a solid mass, but having a lower price.
Stone and brick
The dimensions of the interior arches depend on the material used for their manufacture. The arches, which are decorated with stone or brick, are called by designers a great solution for modern interior styles. Such a facing option has numerous advantages:
- resistance to mechanical deformation;
- resistance to changes in temperature and humidity.
Among the shortcomings of the choice of such a material can be noted the high cost of the product. Professionals reduce the cost of the product without exposing the brickwork to the finish. Such a technique is appropriate for interiors decorated in the loft style.
Arch sizes
This stage is important when choosing an interior arch. The final result of decoration directly depends on the correctness of sizing. The width of the opening can be chosen arbitrarily, but the height is associated with the overlap. If the ceiling height is 2.5 meters, then the arch should not be more than 2.2 m. In the manufacture of arches, manufacturers note not only the dimensions, but also information about the range in which this product can be used. For example, the height of the arch can be 2.4 meters with a width range from 0.79 m to 1.5 m. The thickness of the arch opening is allowed up to 18.5 cm.
With an individual order of an interior arch, you can protect the consumer from discrepancies during installation.
When choosing an arch by size, it is important to qualitatively measure the width, height, thickness of the interior opening. If some discrepancies are detected, for example, in the wall thickness and arch dimensions, the difference is compensated by fixing a laminated hardboard of a certain tone.
Some manufacturers include plates of the same color scheme with different widths.
Decoration of interior arches
If you use a variety of accessories and components, you can significantly improve the appearance of the interior arch. Thanks to the correct installation, you can hide certain flaws in the installation from prying eyes.
You can supplement the arched opening with the following elements:
- cornices that perform camouflage and decorative functions (fix them at the junction of the arched and straight parts);
- squares are attached to increase the width and height of the opening;
- banquets are fixed at the base of arched fittings to obtain the required height and give the design elegance;
- butt planks help mask the joints that are formed during the installation of individual fragments of an arch structure.
To summarize
The owners of apartments and country houses, dreaming of an attractive interior arch, try to take into account all the nuances in order to achieve the desired result. Professionals who install such elements create beautiful compositions that are ideally suited to a certain interior style. Whatever shape of the arch and decoration option you choose, your home will take on a modern, stylish and unique look.