Concrete decor elements, large or small, install an edgy dash of style into a home interior. Most synonymous with the industrial aesthetic, concrete accessories also befit minimalist spaces, boho schemes, Scandi interiors, the vintage look, and modern farmhouse decor. This cool material can take a standard room design to a new level with either raw … Read more
This tutorial will guide you through all the steps to making your own, large-scale DIY concrete planters at home. This summer, we moved into a new studio space on a bustling avenue that cuts right through the heart of St. Paul and Minneapolis. We love it; our huge floor-to-ceiling-windows look out into the sun-filled street and sidewalks where … Read more
Whether it’s for a retaining wall or a patio expansion, you can build a concrete wall without using mortar. The secret ingredient is Quikrete Quikwall Surface Bonding Cement. Concrete block walls have many uses, ranging from residential to commercial. Want to introduce texture and unique design elements outside your home? Consider using concrete blocks for … Read more
Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Combining a raw brutalist composition with softer Indian interior touches, this fabulous home design is a dramatic blend of modern architectural principles and traditional Indian typologies. Created by talent at The Grid Architects, this unique house was designed for a small entrepreneurial family with a creative mindset. Aside … Read more
In this week’s radio show, we’re talking about concrete! Read on to learn how to resolve these common concrete conundrums. Fill in holes in a concrete slab with a vinyl concrete patcher to keep moisture out. (Courtesy Courtney from Mississippi) Filling Air Pockets Under a Concrete Slab Courtney from Mississippi is building a pole barn … Read more
Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… A far-reaching water feature flows through Preston Hollow House, where it washes away the borders between inside and out. The slender stream trickles through the home, interrupted only by terrace walkways and a soothing waterfall beside the entryway, before concluding at a large swimming pool. Designed by Specht … Read more
Jerry and Shay’s backyard is big enough for them to enjoy, but something is missing. Their small patio offers little space for entertaining guests, and their old firepit is secluded from any seating. But that’s OK. Because when your patio is tiny, just create another one! That’s just what we’re doing on this episode of Today’s … Read more
Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… At first glance, a laconic materials palette of cold grey concrete may not appear to lend itself greatly to fluctuations in character and atmosphere between the different rooms and functional spaces of a family home interior. However, it turns out that the cool concrete slab makes an excellent … Read more
If you want to give your concrete porch some extra flair, paint a pattern on it! Using a stencil makes this a do-it-yourself friendly project. You don’t need special skills or tools to tackle this project, but do you need patience and time, because attention to detail is a must! Materials Needed Stencil kit Paint … Read more
Whether a project is small, like steps, or large, like a patio, figuring how much concrete you need is calculated the same way. How the concrete makes its way to your home is another story. Define Meausrements Although most projects are expressed in square feet, when buying concrete, you measure in cubic yards — a … Read more