Types of arches in the living room interior

The arched structure can be of various shapes.

Square

It is a classic option, with the help of which you can visually increase the space and create the feeling of high ceilings. Square passages can be a particularly elegant solution for a studio-type apartment.

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Round

Due to the correct radius and graceful semicircular shape, this opening has a fairly simple, laconic and harmonious appearance.

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The photo shows a round arch with white columns in the interior of a spacious hall.

Oval

Can be either a regular or a distorted ellipse. An oval structure in the living room interior always looks solid and impressive.

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Trapezoidal

They have a rather unusual and non-trivial appearance, which, if properly designed, can completely change the surrounding space of the living room.

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Semi-arches

Thanks to the absolutely natural and unsurpassed graceful arch, semi-arches add a special fundamentality and at the same time amazing elegance to the hall.

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Figured

They are asymmetrical and non-standard designs, very relevant for creating a unique design. They can have the most bizarre shapes, curves, waves, protrusions or depressions.

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Arch placement in the apartment

The most popular options for placing arched openings.

Divided living room

Will allow you to dilute the monotonous design and bring some color to the decor some originality. It is very important that the arched dividing structure fits organically into the interior design and does not disturb the overall harmony of the hall.

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The photo shows the zoning of the hall using an arch located in the middle of the room.

Between rooms (instead of a door)

Using arches to decorate interior passages.

Kitchen and living room

An arch between the living room and the kitchen or dining room will allow you to simultaneously separate the rooms and at the same time maintain a certain boundary between two different spaces.

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The photo shows a living room and dining room in the Art Nouveau style, separated by figured arches decorated with stained glass.

Hall and bedroom

In case of a single style design of the hall and bedroom, a beautiful arched structure will become an excellent interior element for visually combining the design of two different rooms and forming a holistic composition.

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Hall and balcony

These decorative arches not only give the room the necessary volume and a certain character, but also make its interior more stylish, fashionable and original.

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The photo shows the interior of the hall with an exit to the loggia in the form of a square arch.

Living room and corridor

The arch will be an excellent option for a clear separation of the living area and the corridor. It will allow you to emphasize the difference between these areas, and at the same time form a single composition.

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The photo shows the entrance from the corridor to the hall, made in the form of a rectangular arch.

Window arch

Such an elegant and luxurious design always looks very advantageous and gives the atmosphere a special solemnity, mystery and sublimity.

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Hall style

Designer ideas for the living room in popular styles.

Modern

Openings with a pronounced strict, laconic and simple design, devoid of any excesses in decor and forms, will give the modern interior a feeling of real freedom and additional space.

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The photo shows a rectangular entrance arch in the interior of the hall in a modern style.

Classic

Traditional or figured arches are an almost obligatory element of the classical style. Passages of noble color and texture are often decorated with plaster moldings, moldings, golden or silver ornaments, side columns and half columns, sculptural details or carvings.

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Scandinavian

This style involves the use of simple and slightly strict forms, minimal decor and all shades of white. Large and wide arched openings painted in light colors can be an excellent solution.

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The photo shows the interior of the hall in Scandinavian style with a wide white arch.

High-tech

Simple designs painted in the color of the wall trim or decorated with mirror, metal and glass inserts, spotlights, LED strip or other modern design in monochrome shades will be the best solution for an interior in high-tech style.

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Provence

For Provence, rectangular structures made of stone, wood, MDF, fiberboard or other materials of natural origin will be appropriate. Arches are also often decorated with floral patterns or artificial aging is used.

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Decoration of the arched opening

The most common decoration options:

  • Stucco molding. With the help of such a sophisticated design, you can create interesting patterned designs, bas-reliefs and other figured elements that visually exalt the vaulted structure.
  • Decorative stone. Impressive and solid stone finishing, due to its natural texture and color, looks harmonious in any interior solution.
  • Wallpaper. Pasting an arch with wallpaper is the most accessible and inexpensive option, with a huge number of shades, textures and textures.
  • Wood. This beautiful type of finishing has a very solid appearance, quite often wooden passages are decorated with openwork carving or various patterns.
  • Tile. Facing with tiles imitating granite, marble or other stone species allows you to place the necessary accents in the hall and form a complete and harmonious interior composition.
  • Plaster. Looks especially impressive and unusual. Plaster can have various pigment additives or stone chips, it combines especially well with other types of finishing.
  • Painting. With the help of painting, you can bring to life the most daring design ideas, for example, draw any pictures and patterns, paint the surface of the arch with a solid color or highlight it with a bright and contrasting shade.
  • Mosaic. Finishing in the form of small iridescent and shimmering multi-colored details, undoubtedly attracts attention and fills the atmosphere with unique luxury.

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The photo shows the interior of the hall with a round arch faced with decorative stone.

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Decorative design should not only correspond to taste preferences, but also, first of all, harmoniously combine with the main design of the hall.

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Unconventional ideas for living room layout

If the hall contains such architectural elements as a fireplace, bay window or staircase, then they can be originally played up with the help of vaulted structures, for example, using an arch it is possible not only to beautifully decorate the bay window ledge, but also to separate the work area with a table or a rest area with a sofa located in it from the living room.

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The photo shows the bay window area, separated from the hall by a rectangular arch.

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For a small hall in an apartment, such as a Khrushchev, arches with a minimalist design are suitable, they will allow you to perform the correct zoning, make the room visually more spacious and bring a unique twist to it.

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Design and decoration of a room with an arch

Original decoration and design solutions.

With two arches

Thanks to the vaulted passages, it is possible not to be limited by the standard layout of the hall, forming the most comfortable, beautiful and functional design.

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Large structures

Allow you to create an even greater effect of open space, fill the room with spaciousness, special elegance, solemnity and noticeably transform a boring interior.

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Corner

They not only give the living room a special exclusivity, but also make the room more spacious, depriving it of clutter.

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With backlighting

Built-in backlighting allows you to fill the space of the hall with uniform diffused light and add new colors to it.

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With shelves

Apertures complemented with shelves, niches and decorative windows in which you can place books, elegant trinkets or your favorite collection will significantly enliven and dilute the living room atmosphere.

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The photo shows a wooden arch with shelves, located between the dining room and the hall.

Construction material

A wide variety of materials are used to construct arches:

  • Drywall.
  • Wood.
  • Brick.
  • Plastic.
  • Metal.
  • Foam block.

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In order for the vaulted structure made of plasterboard, wood, brick, concrete blocks and other materials to look not only exquisite, but and organically, it is necessary to competently take into account all the nuances of interior design.

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