Turns out, there’s more to the latest grey trend than we thought.
Concrete decor has been showing up lately, and the rugged material proves an interesting, even luxurious addition to contemporary projects. Here are some works we’ve seen so far:
Lounge Hard: This concrete product was spotted in a The Globe and Mail feature earlier this summer and are taken with its smooth lines and sturdy build. Made by Kelowna, B.C.-based Mode Concrete, the sculptural lounger is just one of their many concrete furnishings.
Solid Seating: We also came across the concrete work of Wendell Castle this past May and are taken by this sturdy, somewhat comfortable-looking concrete cast chair. The piece was on display in Paris for the group show “Organic” at the Carpenters Workshop Gallery, which wrapped on Aug. 23.
Concrete Counters: This kitchen from Basic Label Sweden also doesn’t shy away from hard edges. We love how it offsets a standard black and white look.
100% Concrete: Another product that is set to show at the 100% Design show in London this September is the Maya Side Table from Tom Parfitt Design. “I love the physicality, solidity and natural beauty of concrete,” says the designer on his website. “Clean simple lines create a visually pleasing form by cutting away from a block the same shape in two different planes.”
Cast-O-Clock: Made by Studio PS, the handcrafted MOAK table clock is a solid accessory to add to the bedside table. The base and hands are made of concrete and the dial is cut from unfinished oak wood. The designers say “both raw materials will show age over time and use, but the industrial design is nonetheless incredibly sturdy.”
Crafty Concrete: If you’re the DIY type, you might enjoy this concrete-pot project. We saw two variations on these pots, one from Apartment Therapy and the other from local design blog À La Mode Montreal.
Concrete Climb: This beautiful concrete staircase was incorporated into the Garcia’s House project from Cancun-based Warm Architects. Head architect Carlos Armando Del Castillo worked with his multidisciplinary design firm to create several concrete elements within the project, applied in different finishes. Raw and polished concrete both work to bring the look together. Photography by Wacho Espinosa.
