Normally when people think about concrete – they think about floors and outside seating, but that’s only part of modern décor. Concrete offers durable furniture with a variety of different possibilities to decorate. Apply it to floors, walls, counters, sinks for sleek modern designs, or even make furniture and decorative objects for bold statement pieces. It is a material that generates homages to the industrial, the artisan and the minimalist. Despite appearances, it fits perfectly into any modern décor, but especially those with and industrial or artistic bent. Better yet – it actually is very beneficial in warm areas. Since concrete is cool to the touch, it works very well in regions with warm weather, and, when used in large surfaces, can help keep the interiors cold.
In the market there are different forms of cement application indoors. The most popular is polished cement, which gives a versatile, modern, smooth and shiny finish to surfaces. This type of cement can also be used to make some stunning statement pieces.
Of course, it may seem a bit much to incorporate cement décor inside a home, but rest assured it works. Want some inspiration on incorporating cement into your modern living or floor design? Here are some suggestions: