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Add versatilit­y to your decor space with these unusual contempora­ry concrete designs and give an unexpected style to your interiors!

- RESEARCH: YUKTI KASERA

Add unexpected style to your decor with concrete

“Concrete is a durable material, it’s built to last. it resists weathering, erosions and needs little repair and maintenanc­e, adding up to a solid investment. it’s been used as a building material since decades, but it’s new to decor. though a lot of people prefer concrete in its natural raw grey finish, but we can also make it playful by adding primary colour pigments like pink, blue, yellow, green, etc. another way is that we colour the pieces after they are ready in natural grey.” Ashrey, Founder, Conkreate

“Recently, concrete has been started using in interior goods or art work. Concrete moulding is handmade, so it is an important material that can create creativity in work. In general, the preferred materials for the concrete are metals such as iron or brass that match the inorganic image and marble as well that can give a luxurious impression. It is often used for modern and simple interiors, but it is also suitable for creating art spaces such as museums.” ~Kazuto Matsunaka, Creator, Hitori7

“Coloured concrete is the latest trend in decor. From bathware to tableware, coloured concrete can be your piece of art. It goes well with any interior material like wood, metal or leathers. It’s a handcrafte­d product, which would age beautifull­y.” ~ Vishwa Patel & Yayati Patel, Founder & C0Founder, Crio

“Using exposed concrete adds a lot of drama and character to the space, and in itself is a statement. Addition of wood, greens and colours in soft furnishing­s will add warmth to the space and soften it up. A monochroma­tic mood can be created by using soft furnishing in similar tones of grey.” - Keta Shah & Varun Shah, Principal Architects, Workshop Inc.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Big Vase Planter, Crio; Air Steel Coffee Table, Gravelli; Concrete Candle Holders, Conkreate
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Cement Wood Moss Plateau, Hitori7; Green White Ombre Cloud Monolith, Patrick Cain Designs; Bai Side Table, Bentu Design
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 ??  ?? CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Bottle Rack by Alex Davis, Indi Store; Dice Concrete Cubes, Lyon Beton; Demi Vase from The Ghost Collection, Esutdio Iludi; Project by Workshop Inc
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Bottle Rack by Alex Davis, Indi Store; Dice Concrete Cubes, Lyon Beton; Demi Vase from The Ghost Collection, Esutdio Iludi; Project by Workshop Inc
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