How often do you come across archways inside homes? I’ve seen a few styles in Spanish, Indian and Moorish homes, but they can also fit perfectly in other types of spaces. It’s relatively easy to create an archway, but squares and rectangles are much more common in traditional homes. Even though archways are often picturesque architectural elements of historical buildings, they can still add a trendy touch to modern rooms. They can transform a cramped space into a modern, chic, eclectic, and grand room. Don’t you think so?
I’ve noticed that, in these examples, the arches have an amazing impact on hallways, passages, and windows. This goes to show that a single structural feature can add a lot to the room and allow the whole area to open up. Arches are most functional and beautiful when found between two rooms or above a window. This architectural element can be stunning when it brightens up a room and allows it to open up.
Finally, given a choice, where would you like to place an arch – between two rooms or above your window? Aren’t these eye candy?
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Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says
Such beautiful eye candy! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/05/anything-blue-friday-week-84.html Hope to see you again at the little, blue soiree! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Vidya Sudarsan says
Thanks Kathy!!! You totally made my day! Love each and every one of the comments here.. and love these features too 😉
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
My parents house has an arch in the hallway and an arch window on the first floor. It’s such a beautiful feature, I’d love one in my future home.
Tammilee Tips says
I love the Arch design when it is tying together two spaces in a long room. I have a friend who has the arch to connect her living room and dining room; it helps to break up the spaces even though it’s connected.
Victoria says
I love the archway design! It’s so beautiful and lets so much light in through windows and makes rooms look so much bigger! I could definitely use one of these to separate my living room and homeschool room!
Marts says
The arch designs on the windows make a statement of creativity. I would love to have these designs on our home!
Cai says
I think arches make any home look more cozy. I love the windows on pictures 6, 7 and 10!
Rebecca Swenor says
I have always loved arch ways in a home and I do believe they look gorgeous in windows. The arch ways shown here are just amazing and I would so love these windows in my home. Thanks so much for sharing.
Joanne T Ferguson says
Thank you and what a great post that brightened my day today! I like arch designs and always find they are truly unique!
Jacob Fu says
Wow! Those arch windows look so amazing! I’d love to get those done at our home.
Liz Mays says
They really do add something to each room. I like them both in windows and in walkways. I love those HUGE arch windows.
ricci says
I love arches in home decor. I think they make a room look more homey. I love all of the arches you have shown above!
kae james says
I would see a lot of homes in the Northern States with a lot of Archway. Since I’ve been in the south not so much. Most homes down here are custom built. I do have to admit an archway brings in so much character in a home. I love the arch windows. Beautiful pictures to use as an example. Makes me want to knock my place down and put archways everywhere.
Jennifer @ Made all the Difference Travel Blog says
I’m sold. I need an arch in my house. That is when I get a house. It will need an arch.
Jeanine says
Gorgeous photos. Each one of them! I love archways in homes. Sadly, my current home doesn’t have any but I think they are just beautiful, and would make any home look stunning!
Jaime Nicole says
I LOVE archways! I think they add so much architectural interest to a home – we have nice wide doorways in my house..maybe someday we can convert them to arches!
Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says
I love all of these photos, they are gorgeous. I do love archways in homes, I think they give the room a certain architectural feature that is homey.
Mary Madalene says
I loved gazing at all the photo’s . I really really loved the windows that are all circular and arched. Looking at this makes me want to plan a few new window ideas that I can enjoy in my own home. Thanks!
Alli says
I love a house with character and these arches all add such wonderful architecture and character to each of the homes. I’ll take any of them. They are all different and beautiful.
Michele says
There are some archways between rooms in some of the older NYC apartments. I have always loved the look of them. I also like the way those windows look with arches!
Tanj from A Travelogue says
I love all the photos used. It will definitely inspire you to create an awesome space. I particularly love the last photo, I feel like its my style. Thanks for this.