Arch in the apartment: design features, types, design, finishing options

Design features

The beauty of the arch is that it can be made in accordance with any style of the apartment, it will look harmonious both in the classic interior and in modern directions.

• For a compact room, it is better to use a minimalistic arch; in a spacious apartment, the opening can be of an unusual shape.
• White is considered a classic and universal color for an arched opening.
• With the help of an arched opening, it is convenient to divide the apartment into zones, only partially isolating the premises.
• The arch in the interior will emphasize the features of the style and will also perform a decorative function.

On the picture wide arched doorway in classic style. Geometric shapes are repeated in the kitchen set.

Place of installation

Doorway

The most common method of using arches in an apartment is as interior partitions. Thus, the rooms are visually separated from each other, but retain the overall space. Most often, the interior arch unites the living room area with the kitchen area.

The arch above the doorway of the front door is the beginning of the interior of the apartment and a continuation of the front door. The decoration can be invisible or, on the contrary, accentuate attention, for example, with the help of artificial or natural stone.

Dividing a room into zones

The arch can also divide one room into two different zones. For example, the bedroom is a sleeping area from a dressing room or a relaxation area. The arch above the bar will visually separate the kitchen area from the living room. Even a small indentation above the ceiling will visually divide the room.

On the picture dining area with a transition to the living room. The arch is made of plaster and follows the relief of the ceiling plinths.

Decorative arches on the wall

A good interior solution to give the apartment individuality. Graceful arches will support the interior in any style. A flowing arch can frame a painting, mirror, photographs or wallpaper with a different background.

On the picture stylish compact living room. A mirror framed in an arch visually enlarges the space.

Arch niches

A beautiful way to play up useful wall space. In a niche, several shelves, a TV, a small sofa or a work table can be installed. The arch of the desired shape will emphasize the style in the interior of the apartment.

Window

Window openings in the form of semicircular arches will decorate and soften the classic interior of the apartment. It is more appropriate to use such windows in country and private houses.

Types by shape

In the form of an arc

The classic version is suitable for any type of layout, it has a horseshoe shape and makes an even semicircle.

On the picture interior of the apartment in the style of the new classic. The walls are finished with gray plaster.

Square and rectangular

The arched opening has right angles and is suitable for interior decoration in any style. Width and height depend on the area of ​​the apartment.A high rectangular arch will visually make the room taller.

Elliptical

The ellipse-shaped arch looks very original in the interior of the apartment, it has the shape of an oval, but with obtuse corners in the place of the rounding. For an arch with this shape, wide rooms are well suited.

Trapezoidal

It has the shape of a trapezoid, with four obtuse corners. Ideal for the interior of an apartment in a modern style.

Semi-arch in the apartment

The semi-arc, also called the Thai Arch, combines two types, a portal and a classic. On the one hand, it has a right angle, on the other, a rounded shape of any radius.

Unusual shapes

In addition, arches can be of a completely unusual shape, for example, in an oriental style in the form of a dome. This option looks great in any color and will become a real "highlight" of the apartment. The arrow shape will make the room taller and the horseshoe shape wider.

Arch materials

Drywall

The most common option, at a low price, you can use it to create an arch of any shape. Plasterboard construction is much easier to install, in contrast to monolithic arches, lined with brick and stone.

Installation is carried out using a metal frame and drywall sheets. After the structure is assembled, it needs finishing. To do this, it is putty and polished. After that, they begin to trim in accordance with the interior design.

Wood

Stone and wood are noble materials and are not easy to handle. A wooden arch goes well with different styles, but requires regular maintenance. In order to prevent the material from cracking, you should purchase wood treated with special coatings.

An analogue of natural wood can be MDF. The material is much cheaper, does not require special care and is not subject to decay.

Brick

A brick structure is more suitable for a living room in a country house, since it is quite massive, but if you want to see it in a city apartment, then you can do with brick veneers.

Gypsum

A plaster arch allows you to make a real work of art from an ordinary doorway with the smallest details, while the cost will be very affordable. Plaster finishing can be purchased ready-made or created with your own hands.

On the picture living room with an arch of an unusual symmetrical shape. The decoration is made of plaster and supplemented with stucco moldings.

Plastic

Polyfoam is the most affordable material of all of the above, it is easy to cut out the arch frame from it, a special mesh is used to increase strength. Polyurethane arches are distinguished by their high strength, wear resistance, resistance to moisture and external influences. In addition, the material is simply attached to the glue.

Finishing options

Decorative rock

Decorative stone is much cheaper than natural and easier to work with. In the conditions of a city apartment, decorative stone will be the optimal solution also due to space saving. The material has a wide color palette and a wide variety of shapes. Suitable for finishing the entrance and interior arches.

Decorative brick

Ideal material for interior decoration of an apartment in the loft and Provence style. The material can be piece or in the form of panels. The light color of the brick is suitable for finishing a more delicate interior, as well as for an apartment with a small area. Dark brick allows you to fully reveal the idea of ​​a loft-style interior.

Wood

The color of the wood can change the character of the interior. Light or bleached wood can decorate both the classic and modern interior of the apartment. Dark shades, such as wenge, will stand out against the light background of the walls and focus on the arch itself.

Wallpaper

The arch can elegantly and not pretentiously fit into the interior, having a common finish with the surface of the walls. You can also interestingly beat a wall with an opening by pasting it with photo wallpaper.

Mosaic

Modern mosaics are made from different materials such as glass, ceramics, stone and others. Finishing can be done only on the inside or go on the wall.

Plaster

With the help of decorative plaster, an arched opening can be given a different texture. The end part can be decorated with spotlights.

On the picture apartment in a modern style. An arched doorway connects the room with a balcony. The interior is decorated with plaster with a wavy pattern.

Painting

One of the simplest, but, nevertheless, popular finishing methods. The arch in the wall can differ in color, thereby accentuating the attention.

Tile

It can have absolutely any color and texture and can overlap with other details in the interior. Durability and ease of maintenance can be considered a big plus.

Mirroring

The mirror is amazing stuff. It looks impressive and helps to visually enlarge the room. In addition, the mirror details shimmer beautifully in the light.

Plastic

Budget finishing option. Plastic panels can be miniature, only protecting the place of the corner, or in the form of wide stripes, imitating, for example, wood or stone covering.

Bung

Arched openings with cork trim along the inner line will look interesting, this will become an unusual highlight that can also be seen in other interior details.

Glass

An elegant way. Part of the arch can have a glass insert. Glass can be frosted, transparent or stained.

Design and decor

With columns

Decorating the arch with columns will look appropriate in the interior of a spacious apartment or a country house. The shape of the columns repeats the general style in the interior and can be supplemented with decorative elements such as stucco moldings.

With moldings

Nice and simple way to finish. A wide variety allows you to choose an option suitable for the interior of the apartment. Moldings are attached with liquid nails, can hide bumps and protect corners.

Backlit

The interior arch can be decorated with spotlights or recessed lamps, the lighting is mounted on the inside. The arch in the wall can be decorated with LED strip.

Figured design

The arch can have a completely unusual and unique shape that will decorate the walls and interior openings. Smooth shapes can correspond to the classic or oriental style. Straight lines or shapes, complemented by metal details, are suitable for a modern interior.

Painting

Hand painting will make the interior unique. The style of writing can be completely different, but it should overlap with the general atmosphere in the apartment. Stencils can be an analogue of hand painting.

Stucco

The stucco moldings match the classic and bohemian interior of the apartment. They can become an elegant detail and only complement the finish of the arch or almost completely cover the opening area.

With shelves

The shelves can be part of an arched opening. This technique not only looks interesting, but also gives additional useful storage space in the apartment.

Curtains on the arch

Thick textile curtains will help isolate the room from the general space. Filament curtains have a more decorative function. Materials can overlap with other textiles in a room or apartment.

Corner decor

A bendable corner is a minimalistic and concise way to decorate an arch and protect corners from damage. The color can be close or identical to the wall decoration or contrast with the general background.

Unusual and original design

The arch can also have an unusual shape, for example, an asymmetric shape, or be decorated with unusual details.

Photos in the interior of the rooms

Hallway and corridor

The arch in the hallway can be located above the front door or separate the hallway from the living room and other areas of the apartment. At the entrance arch, it is worth protecting the corners from dirt. The interior opening can be rounded at the top without touching the walls.

On the picture classic interior with wall decoration in pastel peach color. The high arch has a similar relief with other elements.

Kitchen

The arch will be a good idea for decorating the interior of the kitchen, combined with the living room. The room will remain common, but will be visually divided into recreation and cooking areas. The bar counter installed in the arched opening will be a continuation of the kitchen.

Living room

In the hall, arches can decorate the walls, forming small niches. You can install shelves in them, hang pictures, photographs or leave them empty.

On the picture classic living room. A wall with an arched opening separates the room from the rest of the space.

Bedroom

The arch can divide the bedroom into two zones. An area for sleep and activity, such as a dressing room, dressing table, or resting area.

Children

An interior arch in a children's room can have an unusual shape and be decorated with additional elements. For example, artificial vegetation, toys and flashlights.

Bathroom

The option of finishing the bathroom with an arch will look appropriate in a spacious room. An arch can separate the bath or decorate a countertop with a sink and a mirror, creating additional lighting with spotlights.

Balcony and loggia

A large arch will visually separate the balcony from the room, while maintaining the overall space. This method is suitable for rooms with combined loggias and balconies.

Styles

Classic

The classic interior will be decorated with an arch with regular symmetrical shapes. Finishes can be made of plaster, wood or plastic panels. Elegant decorative details, such as stucco molding, will not be superfluous. But there should not be many of them, only in the form of an elegant addition.

On the picture interior in classic style. Sliding doors form an arch and unite the space.

Modern

In a modern style, such as minimalism or high-tech, decorative finishes may be completely absent. The simple shape of the doorway can be finished with the same material as the walls.

Loft

Brick and its imitation can be considered the ideal material for decorating an apartment in a fashionable loft style. The arch looks harmonious in a brick wall with the effect of scuffs and aging. In order to make the interior of the apartment lighter, the brick can be painted in a light shade.

Scandinavian

The interior of the apartment in the Scandinavian style is light, light and not overloaded with unnecessary details. The arch can be made of bleached wood, plaster or painted brick. Scandinavian-style furnishings are predominantly made from natural materials.

Country and Provence

The two directions are united by provincial comfort. The Provence style is lighter and more elegant.

• Country style arch can be finished with stone, brick or wood, emphasizing the texture of natural material.
• Arch Provence can be made of the same materials, but with finishes in light colors, such as painted brick or bleached wood with an aged effect.

East style

It is difficult to imagine the eastern interior of the apartment without a beautifully rounded arched opening. The arch can be complemented with beautiful inserts and panels. The wall arch does not require additional elements.

Features in a small apartment

In standard small apartments, studios or Khrushchev buildings, the arch will help save space.

• In a one-room apartment, an arch will separate the sleeping area from the living room;
• Blackout curtains isolate one room from another;
• In a studio apartment, an arch will separate the kitchen from the living room;
• In a standard Khrushchev, an arch can become a passage to another room or kitchen;
• In a narrow apartment, using an arch with a curtain, you can save space by abandoning the door.

On the picture small studio apartment, an arched opening separates the kitchen from the living room.

How to make an arch with your own hands

Before proceeding with the repair, you need to decide on the size and material. There are no strictly designated dimensions; the opening must be comfortable in daily use.The standard dimensions of the doorway are 70-80 cm wide and about 2 meters high. They can be changed by making them wider or narrower.

The most common way to make an arch is made of drywall.

• For the construction of the structure, you will need several sheets of drywall of different thicknesses, guides, rack profile and reinforced arched corners.
• The guides are attached to the walls and ceiling using self-tapping screws with plastic dowels.
• After a semicircle is cut out of drywall, it can be attached to the guides.
• A guide profile is attached to the inside of the drywall, repeating the line of the formed arc.
• A strip equal to the depth of the doorway is cut out of drywall and attached to the guides with self-tapping screws.
• After the work done, the arch is ready for facing.

Photo gallery

The arch will give the interior individuality, help to save space, while correctly dividing the apartment into zones. There are a lot of options for how to make or decorate an arch, which will help maintain the interior of the apartment in the desired style.