6 Modern & Stylish Ways to Decorate With Concrete
Reimagine your space with this heavy-duty material.
Concrete is strong, durable and acts as an amazing neutral background no matter what design aesthetic you gravitate toward. This season, we're decorating with concrete by swapping out our furniture – both big and small pieces – for concrete options. We're adding concrete to our list of best outdoor furniture materials, and we're using concrete indoors too. For six expert ways to decorate with concrete, keep reading below.
1. A Concrete Dining Table
Concrete is a robust and sturdy material, making it a great choice for large pieces of furniture that are used fairly regularly. While most dining tables are made from wood, a concrete table will give the dining room a unique aesthetic. Concrete is durable and has an easy-to-clean surface – making it both chip and scratch-resistant. The neutral colour palette makes the tabletop ideal for decorating with seasonal items or trying a bold mixed-material dining chair.
Decorating with concrete is easiest with a couple of concrete planters. The sturdiness of concrete gives the planters versatility – place them inside or outdoors. Concrete planters are great for windy cities because they are strong and will protect your plants from blowing over. Concrete indoor planters are on-trend and can fit into any room in your home. Because of its versatility, concrete planters come in many different shapes, colors, and designs. This allows a concrete planter to fit into practically any aesthetic. Concrete is waterproof, so you can use concrete planters to houseplants that need a lot of water and place them in the bathroom. The steam won't damage the planters, and the plants will love the extra moisture.
Concrete pendant lights and lamps are long-lasting and have a distinct look. Concrete’s durability ensures the light fixture will last a long time, and its design will add a bespoke touch to any room. Because concrete lighting is generally neutral-coloured, it's easy to match it to furniture and decor. The smooth, fabricated material gives it an industrial aesthetic. Pair concrete lighting with wood furniture to create a grounded, earthy vibe. Think: a concrete lamp with a wood nightstand.
If you're decorating with concrete and looking for a statement piece, we recommend a concrete coffee table. They provide a modern yet unexpected focal point to your living room. Concrete coffee tables are strong and made to last, giving you freedom to place as many books, beverages and plants on top as you want. The finish prevents staining and chipping, making cleanup and caring for the table easy. And as a bonus, you'll never have to ask anybody to remember to use a coaster. Pair the concrete coffee table with a woven wall hanging, plush area rug, or rattan furniture to add stark visual contrast to the smoothness of concrete. Whether you are hanging a concrete light or placing a concrete lamp on a table, make sure it is in a spot that is strong enough to support the heavy material.
While concrete side tables are similar to concrete coffee tables, their smaller size creates more versatility and makes them easier to move around. Whether you want to place them on either side of the sofa, in place of a bedside table or as a hallway key-drop spot, you have lots of freedom when decorating with concrete side tables. Bonus: These tables can be moved outdoors for extra surface area in a snap.
Concrete outdoor furniture is durable, safe to use year-round, and will definitely make a statement. These pieces remain cool to the touch, which makes them a great choice to use outdoors during the hotter months. Concrete furniture is also stain-resistant and heavy, making it strong enough to hold up to a surprise summer storm or in a windy climate. We recommend mixing concrete pieces with the wood, wicker, or metal furniture you already have. A concrete outdoor table or bench will add an unexpected yet stylish touch to your patio set or backyard.
