Arch Finishing

The decoration of the doorway in the form of an arch is one of the effective and effective ways to give the interior a unique personality. But in order to make the arch really become an exclusive element of the interior, it will require the appropriate decoration of the overall design of the premises.

Methods of finishing the arch in the apartment

The easiest and most accessible method is the decoration of the arch with wallpaper . The arched opening is pasted with wallpaper, which is used to decorate the walls in one of the adjoining rooms. / p>

To the traditional and quite often used methods of decoration of arches can be attributed stucco molding . And, if before the molded elements were made of gypsum, now they are successfully replaced by decorative elements simulating stucco molding, made of polyurethane or polystyrene.

Decorating arches with wood can also be attributed to traditional and quite often used. In this case, the color of the tree is selected the same or as close to the color of the existing doors. For greater decorativeness, the wooden elements of the arch can be decorated with carvings.

For the finishing of arches, some other materials of natural origin, for example, a plug, are used . For these purposes, a roll cork is best. And when the arch is located near rooms with high humidity, use a cork covered with wax (as an option - open the cork coating with varnish). Also, for the finishing of such arches (located near premises with specific conditions), different types of plastic can be used.

Very impressive look arches, for decoration which used a stone . It can be both natural stone and artificial. In this case, the stone is lined (symmetrically or asymmetrically) not only by the arch itself, but also by a part of the wall next to it.

Unusual decoration of arches

In some cases, the arch is used not only as an opening between two adjacent rooms. Sometimes it is an element of zoning of space and for giving it more decorative it is used non-standard trimming techniques. For example, an arch from a plasterboard can have through niches (both correct, and the most unusual forms). For decorative decoration of arches with a wide opening, stained-glass windows inserted in wooden frames that are located in the interior of the arch and whose contour follows the contour of the arch can be used. Various types of embossing (arches from MDF) are widely used, and the arched opening is distinguished by contrasting color. The arch looks beautifully, decorated with curly living plants. The façade of the arch is mosaic in a peculiar and beautiful way.