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With a Simple Design, Barrel Vaults Deliver a Dramatic Effect

With a Simple Design, Barrel Vaults Deliver a Dramatic Effect

With a Simple Design, Barrel Vaults Deliver a Dramatic Effect Have you ever been to Vatican City? It’s a trip that finds its way to most people’s “bucket lists,” and it’s not just for the landmark’s religious significance (although that is an obvious draw). Many people make the pilgrimage just so they can stand in […]

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Beauty and Strength By Design: The Advantage of Groin Vault Ceiling Systems

Beauty and Strength By Design: The Advantage of Groin Vault Ceiling Systems

The groin vault is the perfect design for homeowners looking to incorporate European style and structural integrity in their ceilings. Traditionally a design feature of European architecture in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance Era, this type of ceiling system made its appearance in many famous castles and churches throughout Europe. It is one of […]

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Ceiling System: Groin Vaults

Building a groin vault ceiling on the jobsite from scratch is not much fun. It can be very labor intensive and it is extremely difficult. Archways And Ceilings offers a ceiling system that makes this task simple and fun. Archways & Ceilings prefabricates each groin vault ceiling system to your specifications so all you have […]

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Home Design Tip: Barrel Vault Ceiling

A simple added feature that is inexpensive but still packs a punch is the barrel vault ceiling. Barrel vaults are an easy way to bring a little character to your bathrooms. Not to mention these arched ceilings can be added to almost any home with a few easy steps.

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Build A Groin Ceiling For Your Foyer

Build A Groin Ceiling For Your Foyer

One of the best places to incorporate a groin ceiling is in the entry way. Why? because it takes your standard cookie cutter entry way and transforms it into a beautiful foyer. I know what you are thinking, groin vaults are extremely hard to build on site and can cost a fortune. Well, not any […]

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How to build a dome ceiling for a remodel in the master bedroom

How to build a dome ceiling for a remodel in the master bedroom

Depending on the location of a master bedroom, you can easily add a dome ceiling kit to add an architectural detail to the room. The master bedroom is a great place for a dome ceiling because it is a beautiful addition to the room that will bring warmth and that special design feature that your […]

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How to build a barrel vault ceiling efficiently, affordably and perfectly

How to build a barrel vault ceiling efficiently, affordably and perfectly

Building a barrel vault the traditional way requires a considerably amount of time and materials. Normally framers would take the better part of the day cutting out a radii on a piece of osb / plywood and use 2×4’s to block in the radius pieces of plywood to the desired length of the barrel. The […]

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Half Gothic Groin Vault Arched Ceiling Kit

Half Gothic Groin Vault Arched Ceiling Kit

“If it is curved, we can make it!” When it comes to creating the perfect arched ceiling detail, Archways & Ceilings is the answer. Our motto, “If it is curved, we can make it!” We have been making arched ceiling kits since the 1980’s and have come along way since the beginning. Our customers have […]

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