12 Feb ARCHES IN MODERN INTERIOR DESIGN
Arches are classic architectural elements with multiple benefits for interior design. Mainly found in historic buildings or in churches and cathedrals, arches represent an elegant interior design solution in modern homes too, made in a form suitable to contemporary styles. There are many creative ways that old interior arches can be integrated into modern interior design.
The advantages of integrating arches into interior design
Arches are architectural elements consisting of one or more arches and the elements that support them – columns, pillars, walls. There are three main types of arches: round, pointed and segmented. The most common forms of arches in modern interiors are semicircular and segmented.
The purpose of integrating an arch into interior design is to create a grand and elegant space. In addition, it provides appropriate lighting for interior spaces, accentuates lines and geometric shapes used in design, helps soften hard lines and edges of a room, creating a more organic and fluid feel, adds visual interest and architectural detail to a room and creates a distinct transition from one room to another.
The decision to integrate arches into the interior design must take into account that the size of the arch matches that of the room and the architectural style, and that the top of the arch is not too close to the ceiling. Arches that are too narrow, for example, can create the impression of entering a monastery.
Possibilities of integrating arches into the interior design
Arches add elegance and style to any interior. There are many possibilities of integrating arches into the interior design, depending on the model and the desired effect.
- Interior arches to highlight a certain area in the interior, be it a rest area, fireplace or entrance.
- Arcades for separating or dividing distinct areas in the same interior, for example the dining area in a living room, the kitchen area in an open space interior or the rest area vs. desk area in a bedroom.
- Replacement of traditional right corner doors with interior arch designs. Arched doorways and entryways provide a fluid feel to the entire home and ensure a more organic flow from one space to another.
- Changing traditional rectangular windows to arched windows, to add elegance and uniqueness, as well as for more natural light in the interior space.
- Adding an arched mirror on the wall to create a focal point in the interior, be it bedroom or living room.
- Arched bookcases are another way to add a touch of elegance to the interior, and can be incorporated into almost any interior design style.
- In the bedroom, you can adopt the arched style for the headboard, giving the room a warm and cozy look.
- In the kitchen, incorporating an arched kitchen island adds visual interest and value to the kitchen, breaking the monotony and cluster of straight lines and angles of interior furniture.
- While in the bathroom you can opt for an arched shower cabin to create a visually appealing atmosphere but also for more space for the shower.
Integrated into interior design in the right way, arches aesthetically enrich and enhance any interior, whether they are used to separate different rooms or areas within the same room, or to highlight certain features or decorative elements.