Pilasters in the interior - this is a decorative element of design in the form of vertical protrusions above the surface of the walls. There are pilasters of three parts: the base - the lower part, the trunk - half columns in height sometimes up to two meters, the capitals - the upper part, often decorated with stucco. The shape of the pilasters is rectangular and various polygonal.
In the beginning, semicircular pilasters appeared in the time of Ancient Greece. Later, in the Roman Empire, in the architecture began to appear and rectangular, and corner pilasters. They were made at that time from granite and marble. Only the outer parts of the houses were decorated with pilasters. Later pilasters became widely used in internal interiors.
Pilasters in their appearance look like columns . The difference is that in the pilasters there is no thickening in the lower part. Today, pilasters, as well as columns, can perform both a decorative and a functional task: with their help hide various defects in the room or engineering communications. At the same time, pilasters in the interior of the apartment emphasize the style of the room, create a certain mood, attach greatness and a sense of nobility. The most frequently used pilasters in the interiors of the classical style , giving it softness and smoothness, hiding excessive stiffness.
You can meet pilasters on the facades of houses or in patios, on fireplaces, door arches, on windows and walls.
What are pilasters made of?
For today, the traditional material for pilasters is gypsum and stone. In addition, pilasters are made of polyurethane and polystyrene - modern high-strength materials. The structures of these are light and easy to assemble.
Polyurethane pilasters are durable, suitable for installation even in rooms with high humidity.
Look great pilasters of foam and polyurethane with a stone, gold, wood or the aging effect. Rich looking pilasters made of foam, colored in various colors.
A fine decorative element are wooden pilasters. Beautifully look like these pilasters, used to decorate door and window openings. In addition, pilasters can decorate and furniture items, for example, cabinets, cabinets, chests of drawers.
Pilasters are produced in disassembled form and are integral. If you want to create an exclusive interior of your apartment or house, specialists will make pilasters according to your sketches.
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