Photos of interior arches in the interior: 60 best ideas

An arch is an element that can be made in almost any style, and, therefore, is suitable for any design of an apartment. A properly selected arch can become the dominant feature of the entire space, the element around which the entire interior is assembled.

On the picture white interior arch, plaster finish.

For a long time, designers have been decorating interiors with arched structures, but recently this solution has gained particular popularity due to the spread of open layouts: the arch makes it possible to divide functional zones in the design of a room, at the same time providing a connection between them, which is very important when creating design of studio apartments.

The design of interior arches can be very diverse depending on the style of the room, as well as on what role they play in the room: an auxiliary or a central element.

On the picture doorway between the living room and the hallway, the arch is made of plastic.

Place of installation

As a rule, in every apartment and even more so in every house there are doors that are functionally unnecessary. As a rule, these are the doors between the entrance and living areas, between the kitchen and the dining room, the kitchen and the living room. By removing unnecessary partitions and doors, and erecting arched structures instead of them, you can expand the room, increase the usable area of ​​each of the functional areas, and get a more interesting, original interior.

• Interior arch between the entrance area and the kitchen / dining room;

• Between the kitchen and the dining room;

On the picture the interior with semicircular walls, the zoning of the kitchen and dining room is done with the help of an arch.

• Between the kitchen and living room;

• Between bedroom and bathroom / dressing room;

• Between the dressing room and the entrance area.

On the picture the arch in the hallway is decorated with bricks.

Types of materials

In order for the interior arches in the apartments to look organic, it is necessary to select the material for them, taking into account the design features of the walls. The design of the vault, its size and shape are also of great importance. Each material provides its own capabilities, and at the same time imposes certain restrictions. Most often, the following materials are used in the construction of arches:

• drywall;
• wood;
• brick;
• a rock;
• metal profile;
• plastic;
• glass.

Drywall

Using drywall - the easiest, fastest and most inexpensive way to build an arch. The vault is sewn up with cut-out sheets of drywall, and then finished on top in accordance with the chosen design. Such finishing can be done with different types of plaster, wood panels, mosaic panels, decorative panels with imitation of stone, marble, wood or brick, as well as light synthetic stone.

On the picture plasterboard arch between kitchen and living room.

Wood

A material that has been used for interior arches for many years and looks great both in classic and in the most modern interiors. It can be used in rooms for any purpose - in bedrooms, hallways, living rooms, libraries and even in kitchens.

On the picture the doorway is decorated with wood.

Brick

The design of decorative interior brick arches is simple and perfectly complements styles such as loft, country, eco, Scandinavian. A brick arch can become the main decorative accent of a modern minimalist interior, while you can leave it "as it is", or you can paint it to match the walls or in contrast. It will not be superfluous to treat the surface of the bricks with special compounds to protect against dirt and facilitate cleaning.

On the picture arc-shaped doorway, decorated with white decorative bricks.

A rock

Interior stone arches are erected when they want to emphasize solidity and stability. Massive and imposing, they speak of solidity and the pursuit of eternal values. By choosing the color of the stone and playing with its texture, you can adapt the stone arch to almost any interior style.

On the picture living room interior, arch decoration is made of decorative stone.

Decor and design

Various cornices and cornices are often used as decorative elements in the design of interior arches. moldings, as well as stucco elements. The latter are especially relevant in classic-style interiors.

Plasterboard interior arches often have built-in lamps that not only provide additional light, but also highlight with its help one or another section of the apartment or a functional area.

On the picture arch in the corridor with built-in spotlights.

Photo gallery

With the help of interior arches, you can experiment with the design of the room and decorate the doorway in an original way. Below are modern interior solutions in rooms for various functional purposes.