The use of concrete and concrete surfaces in the interior

For all their love for concrete surfaces, designers advise not to overload the interior with them. It is better to combine a concrete wall with wood surfaces, wallpaper, decorative plaster with soft texture. Otherwise, you may get just a concrete box, without home comfort and warmth..

If it is decided to leave the ceiling concrete, then the floor in this case, in order to contrast and soften the brutal impression, is better made of wood. Or imitate natural wood with a laminate.

Concrete is especially popular when decorating loft-style apartments. Moreover, if the house was built of reinforced concrete structures, it is enough to simply peel off the entire finish to expose the base. Do not forget that concrete walls and ceiling will have to be treated with a special protective agent..

So that the gray color of concrete does not spoil the impression of the whole interior, there should be a lot of light in the room, it is important to choose the right lighting. In addition, the rest of the walls can be made, for example, snow-white, as in this original kitchen..

In the bedroom, concrete can be softened with an abundance of textiles. It will turn out, of course, all the same a sufficiently masculine interior, but at least the effect of home comfort will definitely remain. Designers find concrete walls work well with faux leather and fur.

It is advisable to put a bright rug on the concrete floor to add color. You can also use soft skins like in this bedroom. Concrete, of course, is a rather cold material, so a warm floor will not hurt.

The advantages of a concrete kitchen countertop include a unique appearance, strength, durability, the ability to create any shape and size. In addition, the concrete countertop will be easy to restore: sand and re-coat with a layer of protective agent.

Nowadays, art-concrete is most often used in the interior. This is architectural, decorative, artistic concrete, which contains polymers, plasticizers, various mineral and chemical additives. In addition, colored pigments can be used.

Often what looks like a concrete wall turns out to be decorative plaster. Yes, concrete has become popular, and many designers simply imitate concrete surfaces using special decorative plaster where there are no real concrete walls.

There is, of course, a lot of concrete in this kitchen. However, the effect of a concrete box was avoided due to the large glazing area, as well as the use of furniture made of natural light wood..

A very unusual combination – a luxurious, royal bed with a high soft headboard, a lush bedspread, a lot of pillows, is located at such a brutal and rough concrete wall. A stunning combination that will definitely not leave you indifferent.

In this small kitchen in a studio apartment, the concrete on the wall is softened again by the wood, from which it was decided to make a bar, countertop and cabinets. A modern chimney hood complemented the picture.

A powerful, rough, rectangular sink for two looks somewhat out of place against the background of delicate white mosaic. However, it is precisely such a contrasting combination that designers are now striving for, considering them a relevant modern trend..

Of course, concrete is often used to build stairs. But not everyone will dare to leave the staircase in such a “primitive” form, practically without processing, abandoning all options for decorating the structure.