Get Bold Design From Foam Architecture Pieces

We’ve all dreamt of living in a fairytale mansion, adorned with beautiful decorations and stunning hallways, staircases, and balconies. As we grow older, many of us realize the chances of this happening aren’t as likely as we once thought they were, but that doesn’t mean we can’t try to make the most out of what we do have.

Even modest homes benefit from architectural additions, which are able to significantly impact the feel, appearance, and even the value of the home. Of course, many additions to a home can weigh heavily on a checkbook, especially when there are more pressing issues at hand. There is a middle ground though, where design and appearance meets practicality and affordability, and it can be found in the form of foam architectural pieces.

Cut on computer programmed machinery, decorative polystyrene crafts can be manipulated into near-replicas of interior design components that cost and weigh 10 times more. With a sealant and paint, comparing exterior Styrofoam columns or mountings to the “real thing” would result in two visually identical items.

One of the best home architecture uses for foam is as crown molding, with soft polyurethane foam able to be trimmed easily and implemented in tight spots without the difficulty of traditional technique. Foam molding can be made in any size or pattern and even cut to custom designs. By applying sealant and paint, you can have DIY molding that adds an understated elegance and openness to any room.

Styrofoam columns meanwhile, are perfect for creating a classic feel in home libraries or theaters. This time, polystyrene foam is used and can be cut and painted to match its surroundings. With simple adhesive, columns can be mounted on walls without worry of weight or support that comes with stone or wooden installations. The back side of half-columns can also be carved or hollowed out to hide blemishes or equipment in a home. Foam can be used outside as well, with outdoor architectural shapes and non-weight-bearing balustrades around windows or balconies giving your home the look you’ve always wanted at a price you didn’t think you could afford.