5 Interesting Ways to Use Concrete Around Your House

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Concrete is a material made of broken stone or gravel, sand, cement and water. It can be poured into molds to create stone like forms and is usually used as material for buildings.

What are the Pros to Using Concrete?

  • Concrete is a durable material
  • Concrete is affordable
  • Concrete is sustainable (make sure it’s attained locally)
  • Concrete is fire resistant

How Can I Incorporate Concrete in My Design?

  • Concrete can be dyed
  • Concrete can be polished
  • Concrete can be embossed
  • Concrete can be stamped
  • Concrete can be shaped to fit any size

Ways to Use Concrete in the Home

Counter tops were one of the first ways that concrete entered the home. Concrete counter tops are seamless because they are made in one pour. You can also pour the concrete into any shape that you want for variety.

Light Pendants are a unique way to use concrete in the home. Light pendants can be created in a variety of shapes and bring a natural feel into the home. It seems like an unlikely choice but will create great conversation pieces.

Concrete bath tubs are used in the Japanese soaking style requiring little floor space. Just remember the larger the tub the more weight will be on the floor structure. These tubs can be embedded with heat coils within tub as well.

Take your concrete structures outside by installing a concrete fire pit. Make a statement with the natural stone and fire combination. You can have the concrete poured in a variety of shapes and sizes that fit the space you desire.

Remember that although concrete is water resistant it can stain. Make sure that it is sealed properly with a a stone sealer. You can enjoy your concrete structures for years to come.

Contact Hamilton Homes for more inspiration.

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