Exterior Column Ideas
The Egyptians and Persians originally used columns for load-bearing purposes. Then the Greeks and Romans began using them to beautify exterior, as well as interior spaces. Today, they're used for structural and decorative purposes. We'll explore various styles, so that you can make the best selection for your home.
These streamlined, modern block columns coordinate nicely with the brown shutters and French doors on this modern farmhouse.
This lovely Victorian home mixes simple and ornate details. Elements, like the spindles are more ornate, while simple, round Tuscan columns were used for the front porch.
A Craftsman Home
This modern home features square and tapered columns, a hallmark of the Craftsman aesthetic.
This lovely Georgian Revival home features Corinthian columns that flank the front door. Corinthian columns are the most ornate column type. They can include fluted shafts and elaborate caps, which are adorned with leaves and scroll-like details.
Pool House
This Southern Colonial-styled pool house gets a simple, yet elegant update by using four Tuscan columns across the front.
Interior Column Ideas
Don't forget the interior of your home. Whether you want to add columns to a space or update what you currently have, we'll share our ideas to beautify your living room, dining room or even a basement.
Sleek Tuscan columns flank the front door in this elegant, traditional foyer. The simplicity of these columns enhance the entryway, rather than overwhelm it.
An Industrial Loft
This industrial loft features an open-concept with a round concrete structural column between the kitchen and dining space. The use of concrete is functional and works well with the minimalist design.
This basement got a modern farmhouse refresh with light oak floors, barn doors and an update to the thin column next to the stairs. We used flexible pole wrap with a fluted finish as a Lally column cover. It's an easy update that can be done in a weekend.
A Neoclassical Living Space
This gorgeous living space is a mix of old and new. The bones of this home are Neoclassical and formal in feel with Corinthian columns and stucco walls. It's balanced out with a more modern curved sofa and brass lighting.
Let's Get Started
If you're building a home or wanting a change to your existing exterior, columns or column wraps are a great place to start. Lowe's has a wide variety of column types to suit any style including:
- Traditional homes
- Modern homes
- Farmhouse homes
- Craftsman homes
- Colonial homes
- Victorian homes
Some of our most popular column styles include:
- Farmhouse
- Colonial
- Tuscan
- Traditional
We also have structural, as well as decorative columns and column wraps for interior spaces like living rooms, dining rooms, basements and more.
Ready to get started? Shop online or visit your local Lowe's store.
