Pilasters in the interior are a decorative design element in the form of vertical protrusions above the surface of the walls. Pilasters consist of three parts: the base – the lower part, the trunk – a semi-column sometimes up to two meters high, the capital – the upper part, often decorated with stucco. The shape of pilasters can be rectangular or various polygonal.
Semicircular pilasters first appeared during the times of Ancient Greece. Later, in the Roman Empire, both rectangular and corner pilasters began to appear in architecture. At that time they were made of granite and marble. Only the outer parts of the houses were decorated with pilasters. Subsequently, pilasters began to be widely used in interiors.
Pilasters are similar in appearance to columns. The difference is that the pilasters do not have a thickening in their lower part. Today, pilasters, just like columns, can perform both decorative and functional tasks: with their help they hide various defects in the room or utility lines. At the same time, pilasters in the interior of an apartment emphasize the style of the room, create a certain mood, and impart grandeur and a sense of nobility. Pilasters are most often used in classical style interiors, giving it softness and smoothness, hiding excessive stiffness.
You can find pilasters on the facades of houses or in patios, on fireplaces, door arches, on windows and walls.
What are pilasters made of?
Today, the traditional materials for pilasters are gypsum and stone. In addition, pilasters are made of polyurethane and foam – modern high-strength materials. The structures made from them are lightweight and easy to install.
Polyurethane pilasters are durable and suitable for installation even in rooms with high humidity.
Pilasters made of polystyrene foam and polyurethane look great with a stone, gold, wood finish or with an aged effect. Pilasters made of polystyrene foam painted in various colors look rich.
Wooden pilasters are an excellent decorative element. Such pilasters used to decorate door and window openings look beautiful. In addition, pilasters can also be used to decorate pieces of furniture, for example, cabinets, cabinets, and chests of drawers.
Pilasters are produced disassembled and whole. If you want to create an exclusive interior for your apartment or house, specialists will make pilasters according to your sketches.
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