The main difference between pilasters and columns is that they are flush with the wall, while columns stand separately.
To give the interior a finished look, all its components must be carefully selected and thought out. If your interior includes elements such as molded ceiling cornices, niches, and trims, then polyurethane pilasters will fit in quite logically. The main advantage of such pilasters is their light weight, ease of installation, and resistance to various damages.
Today in stores you can find two types of polyurethane pilasters – solid and composite. The first option is a monolithic structure, while the second consists of several parts that can be purchased either as a set or separately.
Most often pilasters are used for room decoration, however, these elements have the ability to smooth sharp corners and give wall lines more sweeping outlines. Also, pilasters can be used to divide rooms into zones.
If you want to visually narrow the room, place pilasters at equal distances from each other along the entire width of the wall. Such polyurethane molding will look great both as support for ceilings and as basic decoration for niches and openings.
Pilasters can be of absolutely different shapes (from rectangular to carved) and include various decorative elements (longitudinal grooves on the base, complex molding on the capital, strict geometric ornament). If you want to add opulence and grandiosity to the room, choose pilasters with intricate patterns and lush decor. In cases where the decoration requires simple and unpretentious design – pay attention to pilasters with a smooth base or minimal rhythmic pattern.
If you are choosing elements for a composite pilaster, think especially carefully about each future part – they must all match each other, and the final product should harmoniously fit into the surrounding interior.
Even in a small room, pilasters will look quite appropriate if their size, number of decorative elements, and placement are wisely chosen.
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