Inspirational Arches

As much as I pushed it off, I had to decide on the fate of the arches.  Should we keep the arches in our home or square them off?  That is the question...

I had first been drawn to our home because of the architectural detail of the arches, but then a little concerned as my house would not reflect a Spanish/Mediterranean feel.  As much as I like to embrace mixing different time periods and styles as far as design, I didn't know if this would be too of the mark.  When looking for inspiration I decided that arches could be decidedly Moroccan, as Moorish architecture reflects a Spanish influence.  I always gravitate to a Moroccan flair whether it be a rug or pillows, which is certainly reflective of a global aesthetic that is influenced by my travels:

Images via Elle Decor

I remembered this Elle Decor feature, and noticed the arches in this Moroccan abode.

Then, there was this Elle Decor feature of a Marrakech home:

Images via Elle Decor

And Dar Les Cigognes, a luxury hotel situated in Marrakech boasts intricately carved arches and archways throughout the property:

Arches don't even have to reflect a Spanish/Mediterranean style at all I discovered.  Moving in a completely different direction there are carrera marble arches in a plush bathroom suite:

Image via This is Glamorous

Cased archways leading to a modern all white kitchen.  My kitchen will have all white cabinets (except for the dark gray island) with carrera marble countertops, so this image struck me too:

Image via Cococozy

Then, there is Meg Ryan's home that features double arches leading into the living room.  This is reminiscent of my space where double arches flank the passageway between the kitchen nook area and the windows to the courtyard:

Images via Hooked on Houses

Now I wonder why I was ever in doubt!

Pictures of our House Progress is coming, arches and all...