Concrete walls and flooring lend homes a contemporary, minimalist feel — as do concrete countertops, sinks, chairs and tables. More traditional-leaning decorators may find the material too bare or ...

The Canadian architect/sculptor David Umemoto might be best known for his cubic, concrete, building-like sculptures, but until now they’ve remained simply as abstract assemblages and ornaments to ...

I own at least eight vases. That’s a lot of stuff to house in a small apartment that rarely sees a flower arrangement. Why do I hold onto them? Because they’re all different sizes and shapes, and one ...

Stockholm-based designer Julia Olanders has used construction materials that are usually hidden in buildings to create a series of decorative vases for her Betweenness project. The 15 vessels in the ...

Stockholm 2014: the delicate glass base of this vase by German designer Hanne Willmann contrasts with a concrete cover that supports the stems of flowers. The top section of Berlin-based Willmann's ...

Concrete is an incredibly versatile material and also one that deserves a lot more attention especially when it comes to diy ...

Traditionally used industrially, concrete has become a preferred medium for those who seek austere and unusual décor. By Katherine McLaughlin Toward the end of 2019, Natalie Feltham started to look ...