Some concrete ideas for your interior
Concrete is the second-most-used substance in the world (after water) and the most favoured building material – here we celebrate its indoor application
1. Solid footing
Black steel framing, pitched panelled ceilings and polished concrete floors are offset by sage green walls in this bold, v-shaped, two-pavilion home.
Designed by David Reid Homes
Photography by Wayne Hutchinson
2. Bringing the outdoors in
Polished concrete render cladding on this home continues indoors as a rugged, textural wall finish – further contributing to the home's strong material character.
Designed by Fletcher Hawkins, R Architecture
Photography by: Axiom Photography & Design
3. Enduring menu
Industrial chic is the name of the game with this rugged kitchen, featuring a cinder block wall to divide the scullery and kitchen and a concrete aggregate floor under foot.
Designed by Sarah Burrows, Sarah Burrows Design
Photography by Kellie Extance Photography
4. In keeping
Retaining existing brick walls and internalising them in the addition gives this renovation a rustic/rugged aspect – a polished concrete slab with bluestone aggregate provides the perfect no-nonsense flooring complement.
Designed by Mitsuori Architects
Photography by Michael Kai
5. Quiet character
This media room forms part of a home that heads underground to cool architectural spaces – concrete walls create a vibe and also dampen sound, so jet blasts from latest Top Gun movie aren't heard right through the home.
Designed by SPF:architects
6. Bold ablutions
Custom black concrete forms the contemporary vanity and tub in this clean-lined, surprising bathroom – the floor is in tune, too, finished in Salt and Pepper aggregate concrete.
Designed by Williams Burton Leopardi for Desyn Homes
Photography by Fotovision
7. Strong divide
Concrete slabs split the formal living and functional areas of this contemporary residence – fittingly, the entry to the home is approached via external floating concrete steps.
Designed by Jessop Architects
Photography by John Williams
8. At one with the setting
Rugged materials were considered appropriate for this home set into a mountain slope – board-formed concrete walls, white oak shiplap cladding, and painted galvanised steel doors and windows all feature.
Designed by Abramson Architects
Photography by Roger Davies
9. Hard-wearing but also warm
Contrasting and striking low maintenance materials were requested for the make-up of this home – as a bonus, the resulting concrete floor also facilitates an air to water in-slab heating system.
Designed by Studio 4 Architects
Photography by Dennis Radermacher
Story by: Trendsideas
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