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What do you think about concrete bathroom and kitchen?

Pelagia Giannakaki

5 years ago

We are about to build our new house in the countryside. We live in the island of Crete in Greece. I was thinking of having the bathroom and kitchen made of concrete and wood. What do you think?

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Kay Un
5 years ago
I think it's a great idea. It gives the space a seamless look. Theres a company that I use called Senso floor. https://www.sensofloors.co.uk/walls//poured-resin-and-poured-rubber-flooring/ You can contact them and ask for samples to help you decide what colour.

Thanks Kay
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MiD: Michael Ó Mara Interior Design
5 years ago
Yassou Pelagia,

This would very much depend on the style of the property and your personal preference. Is the property modern and new or old and traditional?

The concrete look for kitchens works great with very minimalist interiors with white cabinetry and subtle detail.

However, the look above of the bathroom is less contemporary looking and more traditional with rounded edges.

It all really depends on the setting and the style you are looking to achieve. But based on the two above photos, I would not go for the kitchen look with the inset design detail on the doors or the windowed cupboards. That is a pressured blend of styles. The bathroom look sits comfortably and compliments the window size and style.

I hope that adds something to your thoughts.

Ta kalytera!
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Hello Pelagia,

I must say I love concrete and it works in both kitchens and bathrooms beautifully! Textured or smooth. Plaster too is an absolute favourite as is terrazzo and all would work together. I would like to suggest these ideas which I think compliment. The other thing of course is to consider how you can carry concrete throughout to create a seamless home. So it forms a coherent material language if you will. It doesn't have to be in large ways it could be in the form of accessories, for example.

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You could add concrete shelving etc but I have left the scheme as is to fit the aesthetic. This is just one half of a much larger room but you get the idea.

This second I found on the web. I am not partial to mirrored cabinetry but the bathroom has lovely qualities which I think compliment my kitchen design. Some ideas for you to consider. Beautiful accessories and natural earthy elements compliment wonderfully as do a mix of materials, wood, slate and stone. Either way, enjoy what you decide. AJ
smartypantsnancy
5 years ago
I saw the second cattle feeder on this link used as a bath and it looked amazing. Im sure you could source one ultra cheap in Greece
http://www.molevalleyfarmers.com/mvf/store/category/drinking-troughs-and-bowls
smartypantsnancy
5 years ago
Actually maybe it was the 300 gallon one I cannot remember x

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