Since a long time houses and buildings are decorated with the help of columns to increase their strength and beauty. Round columns or porch columns are used for various purposes like for load bearing and has the capacity to bore weight. The type of materials used in making Round columns or porch columns are endless and has every design that one can possibly think of. From traditional Greek columns to roman style Round columns or decorative porch columns you can customise the design according to the need.
The most prominent types of columns are porch columns, round, interior, exterior and decorative. The first type of column i.e. porch column is derived from a Greek work called ‘portico’ which is used to describe a columned entry in the temple. Today porch column is manufactured with synthetics and wood both and come in a variety of designs. Many houses flaunt porch columns in front of the house. Round columns or porch columns also come in fibreglass because of the low maintenance involved. New age porch columns do not peel or rot unlike the wooden columns.
The other type of column is exterior Columns which have also found its place in many households. They are more often as a tool for architectural styling. They can be made according to one’s taste and preferences. Columns with wide bases are also used as seats in the garden. Another use can be as stairs and steeping stones for an elevated area.
Not just outside columns are found inside the house. These interior columns add style in the overall design element of spacious rooms of the house. They can be used to define an area like kitchen of living room.
