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Entrance hall – a place where they will land, only stepping on the threshold of the apartment. You can say this is the face of the home, which creates the first impression. Why people try to make it a room in the original design and, if possible, to add to the interior arch.
The role of the arch in the hallway ↑
Prior to the installation and registration of design we need to understand what the role of the arch in the interior hallway. This design element can perform several functions:
- It is a separate element of the decor. Arch in the interior of the hall looks unusual, it will add a fresh space design.
- Zoning. Using this decor item is easy to designate the area hallway and separate it from the corridor or adjoining room. Design acts as a substitute for cumbersome interior doors, which is part of the entrance area.
- Due to proper and natural arrangement of the arches in the interior hallway, you can correct the flaws lay flat or remove them. If the room is small, then this element will increase the space both visually actually. And if the hall has a low ceiling, then a tented arch is visually give it the height.
All this makes essential the arch in the interior hallway.
Materials ↑
The arch in the hallway can be made of different materials. The main criteria are: quality, price and service life.
There are several types of material preferred in the manufacture of arches in the hallway:
- Drywall.
- Fiberboard.
- Gypsum.
- Tree.
- Plastic.
Among these materials the most popular is drywall. This is due to its practicality. This material is quite easy to operate, it has the desired strength, is resistant to moisture. Just by using it you can create structures of almost any shape.
On the second place in popularity fiberboard. The material does not have such popularity as drywall for some reason: it has less strength, is susceptible to moisture, more complex treatment.
Another variant of the manufacture of the gypsum. Design fabrication of this material creative and laborious task. However, this method allows you to create almost any arch shape. And with the help of plaster, you can create embossed and textured elements that will carry a decorative function. To avoid additional artwork.
Arch solid wood is the most expensive, but chic option. Thanks to the whole array design will look very rich, powerful and reliable.
Option, plastic is attractive for its affordable price and practicality. This material is resistant to moisture and easy to clean. However, the arch of plastic is not suitable for all styles of interior.
The arch of plasterboard ↑
Drywall is easy to use. Therefore, this material is most often used for the manufacture of the arch of plasterboard in the hallway. It can serve as a complement to the design space or to hide his flaws. The design additionally can be equipped with led strip. This will allow you to add lighting in the room and to emphasize this element of the decor. In the place of installation of the mirrors it is better to do design of plasterboard in style «Vanguard». Such design elements are equipped with additional shelves and ledges.
If the hallway is small size the window, it is recommended to use trapezoidal design or arch in the shape of an ellipse. Due to this, the room will visually get extra volume.
If desired, the arch of plasterboard in the hallway can be done independently. You will need some materials:
- 2 sheets of drywall for the arch.
- 1 sheet of drywall to finish the interior frame of the arch.
- Metal profile.
- Roulette.
- Hammer, screwdriver.
- Jigsaw.
- Reinforced tape, pencil, screws.
- Putty and tools for finishing.
Using a measuring tape, measured the openings, then the purchase of materials. The opening must be cleaned of all old Wallpaper, paint. The results of the measurements on a sheet of drywall affixed label on which is cut the required piece for the design. Then cut three metal fittings for arch. Using a power screwdriver and self-tapping fastener mounted on the inner side of the opening. They are mounted plasterboard sheets.
The most difficult stage in the fabrication of the arch of plasterboard is the installation of the metal profile. To the inner frame design is qualitative, it is necessary to make measurements of the length of the arch. Then you need to properly bend the sheets. To simplify the work, it is necessary to make cuts every 2 inches on the sides. In the Central part of the profile cutting is not necessary. This part performs the function of foundations.
Then made a curved gipsokartonovy detail. It is necessary for the completion of the arch structure. To make it easier to make an arc, the drywall can be slightly moistened from a spray. But this should be done carefully. Then, the resulting element is fasten with screws to the profile. After I fixed the profile, it screws sewed sheets of drywall, you should seal all seams and slight discrepancies putty. After taping the design with the help of fine emery paper to remove all imperfections and flaws.
Styles of arches in the hallway ↑
The design of the arch in the hallway must be in harmony with the other elements of this room. Otherwise, this decor item will drop out of the ensemble, which will adversely affect the interior. The overall style of the structure depends on its shape, but there are other nuances. The tree produces the decoration of the arches, if the interior is executed in classical English style. If the hallway is dominated by styles Rocco or Baroque, the design must be present elements of forging or stone. The ideal option in this case would be the manufacturing of gypsum.
In the case of an interior design in the style of avant-garde, high-tech or modern, should be applied to glass, metal or plastic elements.
With additional decorative elements can emphasize the style of the arch of the hallway, or set the main direction in the interior space.
Custom design ↑
One of the original solutions in the design of the arches in the interior of the hall is a non-standard finish of the cut. Thanks to a decorative stone or tile, you can make a cut design more interesting. Imitation brick will make the interior unique. The same aperture can be mirrored. Another option is stained glass.
And if you want to add the slices of texture, you can use mosaic or decorative plaster. For registration of the passage used materials, of which made the cut. If the passage was made of gypsum, the gypsum columns will be a great addition. Structure made of solid wood, would look great with a carved frame or columns. But you can combine the decorative elements and arches of different materials.
An important element in the design of the arches in the hallway is the lighting. Thanks to her, creates a cozy and comfortable atmosphere in the hall. The passage through the arch will become more convenient. Lights in the design of the arch in the hallway adds light in the room will make the interior sparkle and will create an unusual atmosphere. In design, made of plaster, easy to build in a few lights. If the arch is made of plastic or glass elements, the led strip will emphasize their strengths. For stone finishes are ideal lamps in street lights.
The arch in the hallway design plays not only the role of substitute doors, and is a unique decorative element.
