Throughout architectural history, architects and designers alike have had to find creative ways to address the issue of structure versus aesthetics in building homes. Columns are one of those design challenges that are essential for structural support to carry the loads from the roof, upper floors, or other weight-bearing loads down to the ground to support your home. While you may think that columns have to be covered there are some gorgeous ways to display them proudly! Columns work especially well in houses with large open floor plans since they provide a smooth and elegant transition. However, you need to be careful about where you position them.

Living room columns are a great yet simple way to add richness and detail to your living room. The columns also help to provide a transition between the living room and kitchen or dining room, especially if you have an open concept kitchen.
If you do not have columns in your living room but are considering installing them in your house, then you should get columns that fit the architectural and interior design of your house, be it rustic, contemporary or any other design.

You can also use columns so that they are the main point in the room. This can be done by planning the furniture around the columns.

If you want to add grandeur and scale to your interiors, there is no better architectural feature than columns. Classical columns with eye-catching capitals (the top of the column) can be displayed as basic Doric and Tuscan style with simple lines or can be as elaborate as Corinthian style with intricate leaves, swirls and detailing. Used in the main foyer or even in your large master bathroom will create a luxurious and classical atmosphere.