Remember Me
forgot your password?

Take a Shine to Concrete

For years, many hotels and convention centers were immersed in thick, overly bright too glitzy patterned carpeting reminiscent of Las Vegas. During the past decade, especially most recently, things have begun to change to a more subtle, minimalist, yet elegant, trend.

This is where many of the new types and styles of flooring come into play. There are numerous types of decorative concrete available both for commercial projects such as hotels, restaurants and office buildings, and they are also available for homes.

One of the most stunning floor treatments is the use of polished concrete. Not only is it beautiful, it is also durable and enhances and envelopes an atmosphere by creating a seamless connection between floor and décor.

One example of polished concrete being used commercially is at the remodeled Hotel San Jose in Austin, TX. The Hotel San Jose is a landmark in Austin. It was bought and remodeled by an ex-attorney turned hotelier, who wanted the look to represent Austin and at the same time be minimalist. She was trying to create a calm atmosphere for guests to soak in by combining unique metals and metal work, vintage furniture and bright splashes of color, exquisitely framed by the polished concrete floors. The custom hand-made furniture created out of reclaimed Texas pine creates a spectacular impact against the polished concrete floors. As a result, each room looks unique, personal and welcoming.

There are increasing numbers and types of venues using decorative concrete flooring – especially polished concrete – to create an ambience and finished look to their décor. The art of creating a specific look with polished concrete is growing. It has become affordable and versatile. With different types of colors, patterns and even wall décor, polished concrete is fast becoming a decorative touch that is in demand.

Decorative Concrete

The nice thing about decorative concrete is that it not only beautifies an area but it as diverse as it's designer and quite cost effective. We will bring you tips and ideas but for additional resources visit www.concreteideas.com.

Rate this Article: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s)
Print Email Re-Publish

Add new Comment



Captcha

  • Latest Home Improvement Articles
  • More from Decorative Concrete

Hallway Organizer, Hallway Organizer Furniture, Buying Guide

By: Adam Ellis | 11/11/2009
Hallway Organizer Furniture

Products of Scented Candles

By: Different Name | 11/11/2009
The burn gives off a warm, welcoming glow while the innovative core releases odor neutralizers as it burns. Fragrance can be an important attribute of candles. Scented candles would surely bring a different ambience to any dry place. With the scent you want, you would surely feel the ease and the rare impression they could define.

Exhibition Stand Design and Exhibition Furniture. Buying Guide

By: Adam Ellis | 11/11/2009
Exhibition Furniture

Exhibition Stand Design and Exhibition Furniture. Buying Guide

By: Adam Ellis | 11/11/2009
Exhibition Stand Design and Exhibition Furniture

Exhibition Stand Design and Exhibition Furniture. Buying Guide

By: Adam Ellis | 11/11/2009
Exhibition Furniture

Exhibition Stand Design and Exhibition Furniture. Buying Guide

By: Adam Ellis | 11/11/2009
Exhibition Stand Design and Exhibition Furniture

Exhibition Stand Design and Exhibition Furniture. Buying Guide

By: Adam Ellis | 11/11/2009
Exhibition Stand Design and Exhibition Furniture

Exhibition Stand Design and Exhibition Furniture. Buying Guide

By: Adam Ellis | 11/11/2009
Exhibition Furniture

Decorative Concrete Brightens Up Washington

By: Decorative Concrete | 26/06/2008 | Landscaping
Creating a home or office that enhances the beauty that surrounds you.

Acjstone Helps Keep Nevada Beautiful

By: Decorative Concrete | 26/06/2008 | Remodeling
Serving Nevada from Carson City to Las Vegas and more, ACJSTONE is the expert when it comes to decorative concrete.

Flex-c-ment

By: Decorative Concrete | 26/06/2008 | Landscaping
Especially when it comes to walls, there is nothing as stunning as Flex-C-Ment.

School is Out But Concrete is in

By: Decorative Concrete | 13/05/2008 | Home Improvement
Schools are being built better, smarter, more eco-friendly and more durable. I visited the newer schools and the remodeled schools to see what they looked like and get an idea of how well the jobs were done.

Decorative Concrete a Stunning Backdrop for Quaint Rosemary Beach

By: Decorative Concrete | 13/05/2008 | Home Improvement
Decorative concrete is in the news everywhere these days. Varieties of decorative concrete are used everywhere from private homes to public squares. Its use involves many types and styles including overlays, stamped concrete, polished concrete and the use of a variety of colors and textures.

Versatile Flooring Helps Set the Mood at Bass

By: Decorative Concrete | 07/05/2008 | Home Improvement
Bass Pro Shops have been using the idea of decorative concrete for years. It's an art form that people notice, yet is subtle enough to help create the atmosphere without overpowering it.

New Floors Make Restaurants Look New

By: Decorative Concrete | 06/05/2008 | Home Improvement
Stained concrete, for instance, can take the bare concrete you have and change the look and color of it to blend with your design. There are numerous types of treatments that can change the texture and color, make the concrete look new, make the concrete look hand carved or overlaid. There are ways to stencil the concrete and processes that will also make the concrete look like various types of rock.

Submit Your Articles Free: Signup
Article Categories




Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Terms Of Use and Privacy Policy | User published content is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
Copyright © 2005-2008 Free Articles by ArticlesBase.com, All rights reserved. (0.12, 3, w1)