Tag: arches

  • Ten contemporary residences with decorative vaulted ceilings

    Ten contemporary residences with decorative vaulted ceilings

    For our latest lookbook, we have collected 10 projects from the Dezeen archive with vaulted ceilings that add structural interest and make interiors feel more spacious. Vaulted ceilings, which were first used in ancient Egypt and are often seen in sacral architecture, use arches to stretch the ceiling upwards from the walls. As seen in…

  • Masquespacio puts colourful spin on traditional Italian restaurant concept

    Masquespacio puts colourful spin on traditional Italian restaurant concept

    Colourful marble accents and looming arches characterise this restaurant by Spanish studio Masquespacio, which takes cues from traditional Italian eateries. Called Piada, the restaurant sells Italian flatbreads and is the second of its kind to be designed by Masquespacio in the French city of Lyon. Piada is a restaurant in Lyon The interiors of the…

  • Incorporating Arches Into Modern Home Decor

    Incorporating Arches Into Modern Home Decor

    The arched motif communicates elegance, strength and understated beauty, but how do we incorporate the classically inspired arch trend into our modern home decor? Today, we’ll explore how interior arches can be introduced into our lounge spaces, dining areas, kitchens and even bedrooms with subtlety and grace, using three inspirational home designs visualised by Elemental…