Living Room Ideas
The material selections began with the floor. While the homeowners were drawn to poured concrete, Gething feared it wouldn’t stand up to the temperature changes and humidity of the area. Instead she found a durable resin product used for lining pools, among other applications. “It’s applied like a plaster and it looks like concrete,” she says. “But it’s softer and more textured than concrete, and it won’t crack.”
Board-formed concrete. Whenever possible I prefer to reveal the true nature of a material and the processes that created it. That’s an underlying theme of affordable adornment. The boards that formed this concrete fireplace left their mark on the face, and the pattern of knots and graining ties it to the wood used on the ceiling. By using materials for their inherent beauty, you can pocket the finishing costs or redirect them into other features of your home.
Other textures include a jute rug, vintage textiles and rattan and bamboo furniture. The client found the sofas herself while attending a trade show in Paris. “They are from Holland, and the maker uses vintage linens to cover them. It makes them look so rich and special,” Gething says. “The washed-out linen look nods to Ibiza and coastal Spain.” White oak stairs with transparent railings and open risers help maintain the open feel.
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