Does a lot of concrete feel lifeless and cold? Pros show how you can use contrast to create a lively and warm atmosphere Do you have a smooth concrete floor or exposed concrete walls? The possibilities for a contrasting interior could hardly be greater. With contrasts you bring dynamism and depth to your environments. And every interior needs exactly these little disruptors so that it doesn’t look one- dimensional and therefore boring.
No need to be afraid of too much color: in addition to color contrasts, you can also use different textures, shapes, or styles of furniture to create the desired effect. We’ll show you five variants with smooth concrete that couldn’t be more different. Concrete with soft fabrics: contrast in structure – Not only a polished screed, but also raw concrete walls adorn this single-family house that Adomako Architects built in Paderborn.
To bring depth and warmth to the room, two contrasts were used in parallel: in addition to the bright yellow details, the textile structures of the wool carpet, sofas and cushions contrast with the smooth concrete and bring warmth to the environment. the fourth. Brilliantly polished concrete and copper: contrast in shape and surface – Angled, solid and matte-surfaced: the wall above this bathroom’s bathtub, created by tile expert Andreas Arnold, looks absolutely brutal.
If it weren’t for the accessories. They look almost graceful with their delicate shape and polished copper-colored surfaces and could hardly be more contrasting. A pair that, thanks to the strong contrast, enhances each other’s impact and creates something completely new.