Concrete trends to compliment your polished concrete floors – Outdoor Areas

Outdoor concrete trends

Polished concrete floors have become an important part of modern interior home design, due to their seamless finish, durability and understated elegance. There’s no reason why the indoor look can’t flow outside creating a seamless transition between the two. Move aside concrete paths, there’s more concrete options in town!

• One way to incorporate concrete outdoors is through a fire pit, perfect for those cold Melbourne winter days and nights. Concrete fire pits often provide a focal point in yards or patios – whether standalone or built-in – offering warmth and even an understated ambiance depending on the decorative elements involved.
• Built-in concrete seating is also a popular choice. Concrete benches around patios or fire pits create functional, low-maintenance and cosy gathering spaces, perfect for family or entertainment nights around the fire. It doesn’t have to be all concrete other, the addition of timber can add to the design with decking, as part of the seating and also as a privacy barrier.
• Outdoor kitchens and even barbecue areas are also seeing a rise in concrete elements, covering everything from sinks to countertops. Concrete sinks, which can handle heat and spills, combine durability with modern style.
• Concrete tables, these can be large dining tables for entertaining, gathering with the family for lunch or dinner or even smaller tables for a couple of drinks and snack. They add another layer of style and practicality to your yard, as well as being sturdy, long-lasting and available in a range of finishes.