I am sure you’ve come across park benches made of concrete and marveled at its sturdiness. In fact, the use of concrete goes way back to Roman civilization where it was featured in several architectural designs. Of course, it has a variety of applications today in residences, office complexes, and basically any building you see. Including furniture! Indoors or outdoors, rain or shine, concrete furniture is versatile and unshakeable.
Whether you’re remodeling your home or designing a new house, here’s why concrete could be your choice for furniture…
- STRENGTH
I mean, come on, you already knew this one, didn’t you? Tables, chairs, basins, you name it, if they’re made of concrete, you know they’re going to last for a long, long time. The material is heat and cold resistant, not to mention it is not fragile. There might be hairline cracks after years of use, but that does nothing to diminish the integrity of the furniture.
- VERSATILITY
You can shape concrete to look like whatever you want it to! Its shape, size, color, texture, anything can take the form of what you imagine. It is so versatile, you can probably think of a hundred ways to imbibe concrete furniture into all the rooms in your house.
- MONEY-SAVING
Compared to other high-quality materials used for furniture like rosewood, the raw materials (like cement and other aggregates) are more affordable. Your overall cost could increase depending on the design and expertise of people you consult, but it will save you a lot of money if you choose concrete over wood, tile, ivory, etc.
- AESTHETIC APPEAL
Imagine a concrete coffee table in the middle of a colorful sofa set. The hardness of concrete complements the softness of the couch to give the room an artistic yet comfortable look. Natural light can really highlight the textures and designs on concrete to make it look more appealing. Also, concrete is versatile enough for you to have a running theme throughout the house; concrete sinks, concrete kitchen tops, side tables, dining table, any furniture you can think of!
CONCLUSION
Every coin has two sides, right? While concrete is an excellent furniture choice, it can also have a few disadvantages which you might want to consider before going all-in with the idea.
Since the material is hard, it can be uncomfortable to sit on a concrete chair or sofa. There’s no reason that should stop you from choosing concrete tables, countertops, and all the furniture that you don’t have to sit on!
If you can overlook the few cons, concrete furniture is a trendy and affordable option that can give your home a whole new look.