When decorating modern apartments, classical details are often used, which reflect a certain quality and majesty. One of them was an arched door. This design brings a tangible spirit of the past into the room. Why? The fact is that the arch has long been used in the design of palaces and churches, as it was considered an indicator of wealth and excellent taste. Since then, arched doors have been actively used in country houses, apartments and cottages.
Designers experiment with the color and texture of products, use glass inserts, forged parts and complex carvings. As a result, wooden arched doors become the highlight of the interior, which causes sincere delight among the guests of the house.
Types of doors
Do you want to decorate your home with a door with a rounded top, but don’t know which one to choose? Then check out a short list of the most popular arched designs:
- Entrance arched doors. These products have high strength, heat and sound insulation. For insulation, polystyrene foam, mineral wool, felt or polyurethane foam are used. For finishing, panels with PVC lamination, wood or metal are used. Metal arched doors are considered the most reliable. They do not corrode and are very difficult to crack. Wooden and laminated models are more sophisticated, but not durable enough. Entrance doors are often decorated with glass inserts and forged parts, making them the calling card of the cottage.
- Arched interior doors. An excellent option to avoid standard solutions in construction. Such models visually enlarge the room and give it a special charm. Doors can have the following designs: with one or two leaves, with a blank leaf or stained glass, an arch in the shape of a semicircle or ellipse. High arched vaults visually increase the height of the ceiling, which is very important for small apartments.
- Arched double doors. Ideal for the living room. The presence of an arch will emphasize the atmosphere of a festive reception when receiving guests, and the door itself will radiate hospitality and comfort.
- Arched solid wood doors. An indicator of aristocracy and wealth. Such models are quite expensive, since they are made from solid wood of valuable species (alder, oak, beech, mahogany). The solid wood door is decorated with laconic carvings and frosted glass inserts. It is used in interior and exterior structures.
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For an apartment it is better to use hinged glass arched doors. They transmit light well and significantly expand the space. For the external entrance to the house, solid fabric structures with a stained glass arched insert above the door are suitable.
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A good analogue of wooden doors are plastic arched doors. Of course, they look cheaper, but their shade range is wider. PVC structures do not turn yellow and do not deteriorate in extreme cold. Many products are equipped with high-quality anti-burglary fittings, guaranteeing the safety of your home.
Doors in the interior of the apartment
Do you want to use an arched door in your apartment, but don’t know which room it would be suitable for? Then listen to the following tips:
- a design with stained glass will suit the kitchen (they will fill the room with light);
- for the living room it is better to use swing doors made of solid wood;
- for the bedroom, products made from solid fabric are suitable;
- It is advisable to design the entrance to the house with an insulated door with one leaf.
Advice! When using an arched passage, be sure to match it with the layout of the apartment. The arch should not be excessively high and “rest” against the ceiling, and the doors should not bump into furniture or the corner of the room.
