The Many Faces of Concrete

Concrete can take on many personalities as seen on this bathroom vanity wall, designed by Quezada Architecture. Most people’s vision of concrete is grey and industrial looking, but this post just might change peoples perception.

I love visiting artisan studios in search of unique finishes to bring to my client’s projects. I like to take it out of the box with my material selections to keep each of my jobs fresh and unique. Recently I stopped by Coulter Designs studio for the latest in concrete applications.

FLOORS

Did you know concrete can resemble wood floors? It’s true and Rich Coulter explained how he achieves this through his artistry in concrete work.

It amazes me how concrete can look like wood and how he can match it to existing wood to match perfectly. Concrete finishes have come a long way in durability and Rich seems to have figured it all out. I am always interested in materials that are liveable and concrete if done the proper way can be extremely durable!

Shower Walls

I am always wanting to find materials that are seamless for my shower wall applications because they are usually a focal point to any bathroom. Seams are always difficult in a shower due to mildew collecting there, making them even more visible. Another thing I try to avoid when I am doing slabs of stone is the ugly seam that interrupts the flow of the stone pattern. After interviewing Rich, I realised I could have any stone look I want on my shower wall without a seam by using concrete.

and MORE…

I was blown away with how Rich could do graphic inlays into the concrete. My mind started to run away with commercial and outdoor applications in design. Living on the coast of Florida, I have many of my clients that reside on the Intercoastal Waterway who would love a map of the area inlaid into a patio floor or outdoor table top.

Introducing innovated ways to design spaces is what I love to share with the readers of my blog. As a designer, I love fresh new approaches in design. If you have an exciting material or a different way to do design and would like for me to blog about it, just contact me for an interview.

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About the Author: Patricia Davis Brown

Patricia, like her blog, is not a one-dimensional designer, which is evident in her accolades of 17 national design awards. Over a 38-year career in the industry, she has carved a niche in several areas of design. Licensed in interior design and certified in kitchen and bath design, she offers a full menu of design services ranging from whole house interior design, kitchen and bath design, lighting design, full remodels, commercial design and universal (ADA) design. Patricia is a sought-after speaker in the industry and has been published in many publications as seen on her interior design firm’s website, https://www.patriciadavisbrowndesigns.com/. She writes for such publications as QuinStreetinc, Relaxed Remodeler, and eHow.com talent offering design tips.