🧡 Why Arch?
The arch serves to soften the hard lines of a room, creates a sense of architectural interest, and draws the attention to your focal point (say, the bed or the couch). It’s minimal, artsy, and very much impactful with as little effort as possible.
🧰 Supplies You’ll Need:
Interior wall paint (in matte or satin finish; in any color of your choice)
Painters tape
Measuring tape or ruler
Pencil or chalk
String & thumbtack (for drawing the curve of the arch)
Small foam roller and angled paintbrush
Drop cloth or old bedsheet (to protect floors and furniture)
Optional: Level or laser level for perfect alignment.
🎯 Choosing The Right Spot:
Behind the headboard of your bed for framing.
Centered behind a sofa or console table for a bit of gallery magic.
Backing up a plant corner, reading chair, or desk setup.
🖌️ Painting The Arch:
Planning Your Size & Placement Step 1
Use a measuring tape to decide how wide and tall one wants the arch to be.
Behind a queen-sized bed, a good arch would be 60-70 inches wide.
Behind a couch, try to equal the width of the sofa or slightly larger.
Feather the edges and mark all edges lightly with pencil to indicate the place.
Step 2: Create a Perfect Arch (The easiest Hack!)
Find the center of your arch.
Cut a piece of string to half the width of your desired arch.
Pin or tape one end to the center base point of the arch.
Tie your pencil to the other end and pull tight- draw a half-circle from side to side like a giant compass.
This gives you a perfect arch curve.
Step 3: Tape & Outline
Tape the straight vertical sides of the arch with painter’s tape.
Freehand or trace the outline of the arch with chalk or pencil; it need not be symmetrical-an organic shape feels cozier and more artistic.
Step 4: It’s Painting Time!
Start with an angled brush and paint the edge where the arch meets the wall.
Then use a foam roller to paint the body of the arch. Depending on the type of wall paint and base coat, you might need two coats.
For neat lines, peel off the painter’s tape while the paint is still slightly wet.
Step 5: A Pop of Style
The base of your arch should guide the placement of either the headboard or the sofa.
Highlight this arch by situating some pillows, throw cushions, or plants, or maybe even hang a framed mirror.
To add more graphics and character, throw some sconces or art prints inside the arch.
These are tips for an awesome life:
Paint Color Ideas:
Warm earthy hues from terracotta, mustard, or olive green.
Soft blush, beige, or sage evokes the calming boho aesthetics.
Charcoal, navy, and black can provide the daring contrast on the surface of a white-walled space.
If you’re scared to go freehand: A large bowl or cardboard would also work well as stencils to form the curves of the arch.
Want to take it a notch further? Draw multiple arches side by side, even a double arch behind each nightstand or side table.
Final Thoughts:
This arch wall design is like an easy-peasy DIY that can wield high amounts of impact to any boring wall-by making it just appear. Whether you’re renting or owning, this is a weekend DIY that requires little supplies and leaves professional styling in your room.