Columns in the interior

Columns in the interior of the apartment perform a more aesthetic function than practical. In ancient times they were used as a referencean element that would hold the whole structure. In our modern apartments, such excesses are not required, although it should be noted that the columns are also used by architects when they develop a house project in which there will be a lot of open space. In this case, you can really use the column as a carrier. But all the same, modern decorative columns in the interior perform an aesthetic function.

Decorative columns are also used to organize space or visually change it. In all this you will help the columns in the apartment. It is accepted that they are placed near the spiral staircases, fireplaces or arched openings. That's where they look best. But also with the help of columns you can zonate space, thus separating one part of the apartment from the other. In addition, you can use not only columns, but also their fragments. In this case, they will perform the functions of the supports.

If you decide to diversify your interiorapartment columns, you should use this decorative element only in pairs. A lonely column will look bizarre, as if it is not at all part of the interior of this room. therefore The columns are always used in pairs. You can choose from two, three or even four pairs of columns, which you can decorate the design of your apartment.

The classic color for the columns is white. But in the hands of designers, columns can be purchasedcompletely different colors. They are dyed black, golden or imitate the natural color of marble or malachite. All this is possible with the use of modern technologies.

Separately, we need to talk about the material used to create the columns. Modern columns are made of natural and non-natural materials. Natural expensive materials, such as marble,malachite, granite, limestone, wood, etc. are very valuable. Naturally, not everyone can afford such expensive columns. In this case, you can resort to cheaper non-natural materials.

Foamed polyurethane This is one of the most popular materials forthe creation of columns. With him, and work much easier than with a stone, and it weighs much less than natural materials. Also it is worth considering that columns of polyurethane can be decorated with various decorative elements, which can not always be reproduced on stone. Ready-made columns of polyurethane are assembled from blocks, joints of which are glued together with glue. In the end, the decorative column can be painted with acrylic paint in any color that you like, or leave it snowy white.

The second most important artificial material for creating columns is gypsum. Polyurethane is not very popular,Because gypsum is considered a more traditional material. A distinctive feature of the columns of gypsum is that they are made to order. But it should also be taken into account that gypsum columns are not suitable for decorating the house. Gypsum absorbs moisture very much, therefore, columns made of this material are suitable only for indoor use.

Talking about non-natural materials for columns, mention should also be made of artificial marble. With the help of this material you can domajestic columns, which in their appearance will not be inferior to this marble. Yes, and imitation of the natural structure of marble on artificial material can be done very easily. Also do not forget that the columns of artificial marble are in no way inferior to natural material and to some extent even surpass it. The fact is that in artificial material the color gamut is much more diverse than that of natural material. And to simulate the structure of such stones as onyx, malachite, jasper and others can also be very easy.