Even when your room's design ... custom arch to suit your tastes, it's hardly the most convenient for the average DIY-er. But now, anyone can pull off an attractive overhaul with simple solutions.

Clearly "X" and "Z" could be a challenge, but "A" is easy ... The arch increased spanning capabilities exponentially. There are generally eight basic arch designs, and all eight can be found ...

Even when your room's design feels ... sides or backing (i.e., simple curved drywall strips) work differently. You'll need drywall pieces to fill in the sides of the arch, and short 1x4 blocks ...