Arched windows in interior design

Windows - this is one of the important components in the design of the house, both external and internal. If outside the original beautiful designs will attract attention and give a unique charm to the house, then inside they will become an important part of the interior. After all, the windows themselves are just the beginning, the finishing and the main chord will be their design. Arched windows in interior design give a lot of opportunities for original solutions. Thanks to the correctly chosen form and frame, the room will play in a new way.

Arched openings are associated with architectural compositions that are implemented during the construction of a temple, theater, museum, and other cultural institutions. Such designs are used in the Romanesque, Gothic, Arabic styles.But with a skillful and competent design project, they harmoniously complement other styles. The ability to choose individual projects appears in private homes.

The shape does not have to be rectangular or square. The arched windows look stylish and beautiful, giving the room at the same time solemnity and mystery, luxury and elegance. They always look advantageous, in addition, you can choose a different configuration that is suitable for each room. Such designs will serve as an excellent decoration of the flight of stairs, spacious and bright kitchen, dining room, hall, living room.

Such windows require additional costs due to the complexity of the structures and the amount of materials used. To some extent, this form will emphasize the status of the owner of the house.

The main forms of arched windows are semicircular or oval with the use of parallel racks.varying in size - from miniature to huge. In city apartments, you will rarely see such windows, as this is associated with certain difficulties, which are already related to redevelopment and are not always acceptable.But they can be installed on the loggias, they arrange the internal space in the form of original partitions.

Enterprises engaged in the production of windows, offer consumers metal, plastic, wooden structures:

• Aluminum The frames are light, they can be made of any size, they are strong enough and can last for a long time. But most often they are installed on greenhouses, greenhouses. For houses made of wood and brick, choose PVC or wooden window blocks.

• Wood the compositions look very presentable, in combination with the same material at home it looks even more harmonious. Such windows, if they also have a complicated configuration, are made to order, the process takes time, the choice of wood species also plays a role. Therefore, the price of these windows is quite high. But the choice of such structures ensures that the house will look stylish.

• Window PVC order more often because of the optimal cost, and it is not necessary to make them traditionally white.Now there is an opportunity to order frames of different colors, including with imitation of wooden

As for the configuration, most often the arched structures are distinguished by their upper part. But they make such original forms as:

• round, porthole-like;
• in the form of a horseshoe (and then they have no windowsill);
• in the form of a semicircle (then the side racks are not made);
• the original form in the form of a quarter of a circle or part of a circle of different radius - large or small.

Rectangular windows can be rounded at the top, as is often the case with a traditional arch, but there may be structures where it is curved on one side or bottom. It all depends on the customer's intention and how these architectural solutions will look in the overall appearance of the house. If such compositions are not beaten in any way, it can look ridiculous. The arched window, as usual, suggests opening sash.

Window frames can open in different ways and be as follows:

• sliding;
• turning points;
• folding;
• bivalve swing;
• combined.

In order for the designs to look original and stylish, they are supplemented with a decorative layout, which serves not only as an ornament, but also acts as an additional reinforcement of the structures.

The layout can have the following types:

• decorative elements are fastened to the window accessories;
• profiles of different shapes and colors are attached to the outside;
• internal layout, which is mounted inside the glass.

Decorative layout can be simple or complex shapes, straight or curved lines, patterns. Layouts choose to be in harmony with other elements of the glass and interior. They can be made in bronze, silver, gold. Windows can be ordinary or double glazed.

Windows will look much better if you carefully think over all the details of the exterior and interior design, make a plan for the location of structures and elements that will complement the window. A big role is played by the platbands, which give it a finished look.

To frame the window outside, choose materials that are resistant to various atmospheric influences, and the top is covered with a special protective composition. The casings are chosen, taking into account the material and the general style of knowledge. For brick houses, plastic is more suitable; in a wooden house, it will be more logical to make wooden frames from wood, for which you need to remember to periodically care for, covering with a special primer. Platbands can have decorative elements in the form of carving and figure inserts.

If you have chosen to decorate the interior of the arch, then the cornices will have to be chosen to match the appearance of the window. Most often choose the eaves, repeating the shape of the window, which must be ordered individually, it is mounted in a window niche. Hooks are hidden behind a special design or they can be hidden behind a curtain tape. But sometimes the interior of the room implies round curtain rods, which are installed above the window, the original caps become the final touch.

Depending on what window openings are selected, they are decorated. Arched windows themselves are an original design solution. Therefore, it is not always appropriate to completely cover them with curtains or overload with a multi-layered and abundance of different textures of fabric. Stained glass is considered to be a beautiful and appropriate design for round-shaped windows. There is a special film that mimics colored glass. Such colored elements will look interesting in any room, even in the bedroom, even in the nursery, the main thing is not to overdo it. The originality of this window will give the choice of translucent corrugated glass or with a pattern.

The arched window is not an easy hole for a sufficient amount of light and air to enter the room. It can take on the function of the main accent in the interior. A small attic window can be a highlight of the upper floor,and a large arched floor-to-ceiling structure will add chic to the living room. If the Baroque style is chosen for the house, Gothic, oriental, arched windows are simply necessary.

In a city apartment, where there is no opportunity to give vent to fantasy and make individual windows, there is a chance to arrange the room inside. These original windows can be installed on the internal partitions, which will give the room a new sound. Such a window can divide, for example, the living room and dining room.

Decorated with interesting decorative elements, this opening will be a decoration for both the hall and the dining room. The window in the form of an arch gives a lot of opportunities to experiment in the design of the internal space and choose the style that pleases, choose the appropriate furniture, materials for the walls and the floor. In short, create a complete image, where the windows will play a major role.

For more information on how to arrange the arched window, see the following video.

Three large windows with rounded top, decorated with the help of two types of layouts, do not need additional decoration with the help of volume curtains. Enough small lambrequins, repeating the shape of the arch.

An arched window with additional side structures, complemented by a decorative layout, looks good even without curtains, allowing a lot of light into the room. But thanks to the eaves on which the long curtains are fixed, the window can be completely closed if necessary.

Three windows of different sizes, located side by side, complemented by blinds look very harmonious. An interesting element of the decor in this case is the air lambrequin, mounted on decorative hooks.