The beauty of arches in interior design

The simplicity of an arch and the brilliance with which it is used continue to be found in modern property developments and significant architectural designs.

What does this mean for residential properties? If you love a home with flair and fine features, introduce arches to your house in subtle, yet significant ways. 

Why are arches important in interior design? 

To the eye and in terms of design, arches are used to create depth and focal points in a room. They catch the attention of all who enter and display a historical aspect of interior design. Architecture began as early as humans could assemble straw and mud huts. The transformation of residential homes, industrial buildings, commercial and business parks and more all owe its roots to the invention of the first brick-and-mortar structure.

Historically, arches were used on the exteriors of buildings. They can be used to reinforce a structure, provide support and supplement additional features. Well-built arches can signify a building’s opening or entranceways. 

A contribution to beautiful architecture 

Indoor archways can be an exciting way to transform the look of your home. By using different colours, textures or handy shortcuts, you can create the classic modern home of your dreams. Use these wishlist-inspired tips to make it happen: 

• Install an arched alcove: use this space for storage, displaying art or creating depth.
  
  
• Paint an arch accent wall: this method requires the illusion created by paint to transform your room into featuring as many arches as you want! 
  
  
• Indoor privacy screen: shaped in beautiful domes, this minimalistic take on arches within a room offers many perks. 
  
  
• Arched accessories: candlestands, bookends, lampshades and floating shelves. 
  
  
• Arched furniture: something is appealing about contrasting sharp edges with rounded arches. 
  

Having arches in your space can be as simple as an accessory on your coffee table or as intricate as arched hallways across your home. Select which level you want to begin with and arch your way into a newfound passion for all things beautiful. 

An arch can add detail and form to any building 

Why complicate matters of redesigning your entire home to update its look? Archways require minimal workmanship and downtime to add to your home. Give your front door a welcoming, impressive feel with an arch. Tiles, crown molding and lighting can make your archway stand out even more, especially as you welcome guests into your home.

Throughout your home, the grand theme can continue with rounded archways leading into different rooms. Four outdoor entertainment areas, arches can work well with rounded pizza ovens, and braai areas, besides highlighting your garden. 

Why are arches so important to the success of a design? 

If you have painstakingly been involved in every detail of building your home, you will know the many different ways to have an archway entrance. It influences the rest of the rooms’ designs and reimagines even the most simple of homes. Indoor arches can increase the value of your home when you do decide to put it on the market. It adds a versatile touch that appeals to buyers when looking for a home. The process of an architect’s design is to enhance and improve the aesthetics of a home while ensuring it is structurally sound.

Pleasing on the eye and appealing to all lovers of architecture, indoor arches lend a luxury feel to any home. Immediately sprucing up its appearance and indicating the characteristics of a well-thought-out design. Whichever way you choose to introduce arches into your home, it will add height and dimension to small spaces, giving your property a grander touch.