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Design Trend: Concrete Furniture

| Updated March 14, 2024Decorative concrete has gained popularity over the past several years, and now another design trend is on the rise: concrete furniture. Once a staple material for sidewalks and driveways, concrete’s versatility has found it’s way indoors.

Concrete is an easy, affordable and creative way to design and build custom furniture that brings a modern look to home décor. With its ability to be formed into just about any shape, concrete is an ideal material for crafting coffee tables, dining tables, seating, bookshelves, office furniture, even bed frames. And we’re not talking boring, gray, utilitarian furniture. Today’s advanced decorative concrete finishes such as concrete paint, stains, and stamping tools can create a high-end look that mimics slate, tile, stone and other sophisticated finishes—without the high price tag.

The versatility of concrete lends itself to furniture that can be created to beautify any type of décor. Whether your style is modern or contemporary, industrial chic or rustic, concrete furniture can be custom created for any room in the home, with a custom decorative concrete finish that complements your home décor style. Polished concrete, for example, adds a high-end designer look. A decorative slate or tile adds sleek, contemporary style. A decorative wood-finished concrete piece can look like the real thing, and be created to match rustic or modern styles. Minimally finished concrete furniture complements loft-style spaces. Painted concrete furniture is pure personality.

A variety of concrete furniture shared from ConcreteNetwork.com

A variety of concrete furniture shared from ConcreteNetwork.com

Where to start? As with any furniture, first define your style, then design your room piece by piece. One thing to consider with concrete furniture is placement. This will not be a piece you’ll be rearranging often! Then accessorize just like you would any other piece, with blankets and pillows to soften the look of seating, or with knickknacks to add your personal touches of style.

Intermountain Concrete Specialties carries the latest in decorative concrete finishes, as well as tools, stamps, and molds to create any project you can dream up. Visit your local Intermountain Concrete Specialties showroom for advice on integral colors, paints, stains, dyes, sealers, forming equipment and more.