Dining Room Furniture & Lighting, Tile Source
When it comes to transforming your home into a space that feels both timeless and unique, few architectural features rival the charm of an arch. Whether you’re remodeling, building new, or simply looking to add character to a single room, incorporating arches can bring warmth, sophistication, and a subtle nod to classical design.
Why Choose Arches?
- Visual Softness: Arches replace harsh corners and straight lines with gentle curves, making a room feel more welcoming.
- Architectural Interest: Even a simple arch can create a focal point in a space, drawing the eye and breaking up visual monotony.
- Versatility: Arches work well in almost any style—from traditional to contemporary.
Where to Add Arches in Your Home
Here are some creative ideas for integrating arches:
1. Doorways & Openings
Swapping out square openings for arched ones can make a big impact. Think about high-traffic areas like the entryway, between the dining room and living room, or hall transitions.
2. Built-In Shelving & Niches
Arched built-ins or recessed wall niches bring old-world charm to living rooms, bedrooms, or even bathrooms. They’re perfect for displaying art, books, or plants.
3. Windows
If you’re doing more extensive renovations or a new build, arched windows can dramatically alter the facade and interior mood, especially in reading nooks or breakfast areas.
How We Incorporated Arches in Our Home
Adding a floor to ceiling tiled arch to this simple square edge drywall passthrough from our kitchen to our dining room made an incredible impact on the once builder grade space. We bought these arches that can be customized to the size of your opening and our contractor installed them for us. After the drywall was installed, we added tile to the ceiling. The Zellige tile took the project to a whole new level bringing warmth and movement to our all white kitchen. We used this tile and it’s now a forever favorite.
Would you consider adding arches to your home? Happy to answer any questions you may have an would love to hear about your home project and where you may be considering adding arches.
Enjoy the Before Photos below to see the transformation and links to the pieces in our dining room design!
x Meghan
