Modern apartments and private houses are increasingly decorated with arches. And this is not surprising, because such an elegant element is able to simultaneously unite the space and zone the 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 tell about the options and features of its execution.
First of all, it is worth considering the varieties of arches depending on the shape of the vault.
Classic
This option is the most common in the interior. It is also called Roman, since it was the ancient Romans who began to build vaults instead of doors during construction. Such arches have an ideal semicircular shape. The arch smoothly passes into the side walls. What a classic arch looks like in the living room, the photo below demonstrates in full.
Romanthe design is able to visually lengthen the ceiling and smooth out sharp corners. In addition, it is ideal for narrow spaces with small doorways. Therefore, such arches are often made between the living room and a small kitchen. It will be a big plus if the rooms have high enough ceilings. In general, the classic design can fit into any interior. But it looks especially luxurious if you install antique-style artificial columns 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 portal arch is rigor, simplicity and restraint. With a similar design, you can combine the entrance hall with the living room, if you replace the usual door with an empty opening.
Modern
Arch in this style is a cross between a portal and a classic. This option is characterized by strict straight walls and a rounded vault. This design is in harmony with spacious rooms and low ceilings.
You can see an example of a living room design with an arch in the photo above. It depicts a classic interior in beige tones, which blends perfectly with the Art Nouveau arch. A special highlight of the design is given by decorative columns made on the sides. Alternatively, a similar Art Nouveau arch can be placed between the living room andcanteen.
East Arch
It is easy to recognize by its domed vault, complex shapes, numerous sharp corners and convex surfaces. This design looks very unusual and impressive. But it is only appropriate to use it to create a design in the Mediterranean style.
Ellipsoid shape
This design is very easy to implement. The arc is executed in the form of a regular or irregular ellipse. The vault is versatile and has a sophisticated look, so it is suitable for any interior. Most importantly, the design does not take up usable space. For this reason, similar arches are often installed between the kitchen and the living room. The design of the vault can be anything, but it goes especially well with the columns.
Custom designs
Many people prefer simple arches. But designers recommend combining ordinary forms, creating something unique. So the design of the opening can become a creative process. In addition, modern technologies allow to realize almost any ideas. For example, the vault can gradually turn into a countertop, a bar counter, or have a completely futuristic look. A very interesting solution is presented in the picture above. 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, arch options will be considered depending on the material used for manufacturingdesigns.
Plastic
This is the cheapest and easiest material to attach. But despite these virtues, he actually has few fans. This is due to the fact that there are usually ready-made PVC structures on sale. They are all standard sizes and shapes, which makes it impossible to be creative. In addition, plastic is not the best choice if you need to create an atmosphere of comfort in the room. But this material works well with built-in lighting and looks modern with a good color combination.
Drywall
From drywall, you can make both classic and non-standard designs. As a rule, unusual arches are most often erected between the living room and the kitchen. The photo above shows an example of such a design. The vault-portal was taken as the basis, which, for convenience, was supplemented with a small tabletop.
Drywall is very easy to handle. First, to create an arch, a metal frame of the required shape is installed. Then a drywall sheet is attached to the frame, puttied 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 for pasting the entire room.
Tree
Wood is a natural material that has a pleasant aroma. But it must be handled with extreme care, as it is sensitive to scratches. In addition, it is quite expensive, so some makecombined construction of wood and drywall. What such an arch looks like between the living room and the hallway can be seen in the picture below.
The main advantage of a wooden vault is that it does not need to be decorated. The product only needs to be varnished. There are a lot of ready-made arches on sale, but it will not be difficult to make a structure yourself.
Arch decoration
As already mentioned, a wooden vault can not be decorated with anything. The same applies to the designs that are located in the living room, decorated in high-tech style. Clear and smooth lines will fit perfectly into a concise design.
If you want to somehow decorate the arch, then there are two easy ways. This is to cover the structure with paint or paste over it with wallpaper. You can make a bright accent only on the opening itself, as in the picture below. You can also 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 will suit many modern interiors, but especially the loft style. The vault, decorated with artificial stones or decorative stone-like panels, will look no less beautiful in the living room. Such decor is appropriate if materials that are close to natural are used for the design of the room. Usually these are styles such as Provence and Country. If the arch complements the classic interior,it is better to decorate it with gold or stucco.
Alternatively, the design can be decorated with painting, ceramic tiles, mosaics, 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, curtains can act as a partition when necessary.
Combination with interior elements
In order for the arched opening to organically fit into the interior of the room, it must be in harmony with other elements. This can be achieved with several tricks.
The easiest option is when the vault repeats the overall color scheme of the room. Also in the decor of the arch, individual elements can be duplicated. For an example, you can look at the picture above. The walls imitate brickwork, while the arch seems to be lined with stone. This is a great duet for gothic style.
A design starts to look more interesting if its shape is similar to other elements. For example, you can make rounded not only the arch, but also doors, window openings and furniture sets. Some manufacturers specifically produce cabinets, walls, sideboards and cupboards stylized as arches. In the living room, they will be very appropriate.
Also, the arch can smoothly turn into shelves, racks, a bar counter or a niche (a recess in the wall). This is quite a practical solution for small spaces. Alternatively, the arc can become part of the fireplace, which is decorated with candles or lamps.
Thus, inin the living room, the arched opening can be decorated in completely different ways. It all depends on financial capabilities and personal preferences.
