With evolving trends in home décor, modern pillar designs or columns are increasingly used for enhancing the overall aesthetics of a house. They are no longer meant to only provide support to the roof. Pillars, especially those enormous cylindrical columns, have remained the most striking feature of some of the famous architectural styles in the world for centuries. Concrete columns or cement pillar designs can be seamlessly integrated with any interior design theme. You can also incorporate POP in pillar designs by making intricate carvings and motifs to give a magnificent look to your home interiors, as well as outdoor areas.
Check these unique house cement pillar design ideas that you can include in combination with POP and other materials.
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Main gate cement pillar design
The design of the main entrance gate of your house is the first thing your guests notice. If you want to have an impressive gate pillar design, you can never go wrong with cement columns. Install classy metal gates in brown hues that go well with white columns adorned with eye-catching POP designs.
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The rustic look of this gate pillar design at the front entrance of the house can be complemented by adding a wooden door painted in matching hues. The white colour door and pillar design lend a classic feel to the whole setting.
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See also: Pop design for hall
Cement arch pillar design
For a modern house, a simple cement pillar with a beautiful arch design blends with minimalist décor style. The other elements elevating the room’s décor, besides this POP concrete pillar design, include a neutral colour scheme and wooden flooring.
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Check this painted round pillar design with an arch that is perfect for designing a hallway or a spacious living room. You can paint the pillars in the same colour as the rest of the walls or give a unique colour for a contrasting effect.
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Concrete columns not only make a style statement in a modern house front entrance, but the pillar design can also be extended to other outdoor areas like patio, balcony, or garden. Ornamentation of these house pillars can be done in many ways. You can have an elaborate POP design with intricate details.
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Square pillar designs for contemporary houses
Decorative square pillar designs can be used as stunning accents in interior design. To make them look appealing, you can add mouldings to the house pillar design. Another way of improving the look is to use two-toned paint.
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Cement pillars can be combined with stone, and you can have magnificent carvings and other features for a luxurious appeal. Take a look at this square granite pillar design. Granite frames have been used as decorative elements with the cement pillar design.
This modern concrete column with a granite pillar base and staircase design gives a stunning effect to the house entrance.
Round pillar design
Round pillars can be constructed and shaped in many ways, depending on your style. Many home owners and architects prefer round pillars over other types of pillars purely for aesthetic reasons. These round columns give a sophisticated look to the interiors.
Latest POP pillar design
POP or Plaster of Paris is popularly used as a false ceiling material, but it can also work as an excellent décor element when used on house cement pillars. The possibility of unique designs like floral patterns and intricate carvings and other colour options, make POP cemented pillar designs a preferred choice for many home owners.
Modern geometric gate pillars
Contemporary gate pillar designs can be customised based on your style. The use of geometrical shapes in the design reflects the contemporary theme.
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Rustic stacked stone pillars
The stacked stone pillars on either side of the iron main gate brings a rustic appeal to this entrance space. You can customise the look by incorporating vintage entrance arch designs in the pillar.
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Sleek metal and glass design
The combination of metal and glass for the entrance gate is widely popular in commercial spaces. The gates are commonly built with concrete pillars.
Minimalist concrete pillars
This grey pillar design in home front gate is a perfect choice if you want a minimalist look for your house entrance.
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FAQs
How are pillars constructed?
Pillars are constructed as single column of stone, concrete, or wood. They can also be designed with units like bricks.
Can pillars be load bearing?
Structurally, pillars or columns are used for transferring the compressive load of a structure. They are also widely used as decorative elements.
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