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Concrete isn't just for walls in loft apartments -- Concrete decor can bring a hard edge to the softest of rooms.Check out this story about decorating with concrete from our friends at CasaSugar!
If you played my Guess Who about this gray Chesterfield sofa earlier this week, then you probably figured out that it's actually made of concrete! Now the seat has me seriously intrigued by all of the unusual things that you can do with concrete. A material that's made from broken stone, sand, cement, and water and poured into molds of any shape and size, there's basically no limit to what you can build with concrete. It can even be colored or mixed with glass for a much prettier, less industrial effect.
Check out these 10 ways you can decorate with concrete in your home.
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Check out the concrete Chesterfield sofa above. It may not be comfy to sit on, but it sure is fun to look at.
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2. Redo your steps.
Mix wet concrete with bits of colored glass to DIY your own gorgeously sparkly garden steps.
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3. Tile your floors with it.
Who knew concrete could be so beautiful? Hungarian company Iamart makes these colorful, patterned tiles which will liven up your indoor or outdoor floors, walls, or counters.
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4. Add concrete accent lamps.
Bug out with Ron Arad's Tree Light ($997), which has feeler-esque lamp arms and a concrete base.
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5. Add an industrial edge to a classic kitchen.
Take a cue from this hip pink Tribeca home designed by interior designer Ghislaine Viñas and have concrete countertops cast for your kitchen. The material will lend an industrial vibe, it's easy to clean, and it's super durable.
For more great concrete decor ideas, check out the rest of CasaSugar's story.
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