How to Make Your Home the Envy of the Block with Interior Domes

Interior domes can help rescue your home from boring design

Just look around and you’ll see that this world is filled with domes and arches. Architecture was never meant to be boring. So, let’s pull ourselves out of this rut and draw some inspiration from the domes around us. Have you ever seen the Capitol building in DC? How about Saint Paul’s Cathedral in London? The Great Stupa at Sanchi? The Loftolla Mosque in Iran? From this diverse list, you can see that all domes are not created equal. But these domes are all visible from the outside, which not only makes them more difficult to construct, but it also adds a pretty penny to your construction costs. Instead, let’s draw inspiration from these architectural masterpieces and look at installing interior domes in your new home or remodel.

Rise

All of the exterior domes we’ve mentioned are half circle domes, which means that they are very pronounced. But, that doesn’t mean that your interior dome must be a half circle. In fact, if you’re looking to cover a larger space, a soft rise may be the best bet. The soft rise creates a domed effect, but it doesn’t have to be completely circular. A soft rise interior dome can be oval in shape, so it can cover more space without having to take up too much attic space. On the other hand, if you want to draw attention to a small space in the center of the room in an entryway, there’s nothing like a half circle. So, you have two choices here, and the one you choose will be the one that meets your design specs.

Installation

Installing interior domes has never been easier. Previously, every arch had to be constructed by hand by a master craftsman. Today, we do all the hard work for you. Our prefabricated arch kits arrive at your doorstep ready to be installed. And, this may be the best part, installation is a breeze. Even do-it-yourselfers are fond of installing our interior domes because the process is easy and it makes them look like pros. What could be better than that?

Design

Design isn’t exactly our forte, but we’ve installed enough interior domes to learn a thing or two about what people like. Some people prefer to leave the dome painted the same color as the ceiling with a simple light ring installed to draw attention. Others opt to take advantage of the break in their otherwise boring ceilings and do something grandiose. Maybe they’ll commission an artist to paint a mural or add some cool lighting effects. Many opt to decorate the space around their interior domes also, to ensure that their efforts are seen by all. In these examples, you can see different painting techniques applied to a half circle and soft rise dome. If these aren’t exactly your taste, don’t worry. You’re free to design your arch as you’d like. Check out our photo gallery for some more inspiration.

While your home may never achieve international fame like the Capitol building or Saint Paul’s Cathedral, with some well-placed and designed interior domes, you can bet it will be the envy of your friends and neighbors.