If you don’t think of concrete in aesthetically pleasing terms, you will change your mind when you see some of the fabulous interior designs that incorporate this non-traditional material today. From kitchens to bathrooms and bedrooms – concrete is popping up everywhere, offering a perfect marriage between natural solutions and an ultramodern edge.

Bare concrete walls are not a novelty in exterior design, but it is not until recently that they have begun to regularly appear indoors in modern, minimalist interiors. When executed in a quality way, they can be a tremendously chic way to add drama to a simple, industrial-looking space, especially when paired with glass, steel or white furniture and accessories. Concrete also loves the company of bricks, wood, natural tones and bright color accents that give it a warmer feel and make it look great in a variety of style schemes.

While you may think concrete is all about boring greyness, there are multiple ways to give it beautiful textures, colors and reflectance.  Here are some fabulous designs of different rooms that might make you want to keep at least one of your walls without any treatment.

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The technique used below is called board form. Using a series of wood boards in the forming process allows the grain and the edges of the boards to be imprinted into the concrete.

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A poured concrete wall plays wonderful with glass and the reflective finish of the steps, making the staircase central to the stunning appeal of this ultra modern family home.

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A wall made of a series of concrete blocks is a decoration all and by itself – a perfect background for a simple dining area.

Source: Home Designing

Both the wall and the floor are concrete in this industrial-looking kitchen. Might have been too much together with dark cabinetry, but the brightly orange countertop does a great job of warming up the whole space.

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Concrete walls in a log cabin bedroom? Turns out it’s a great idea. The addition of rustic wood and harmonizing accessories makes it an exceptionally cozy interior.

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You can’t go wrong with light-toned concrete and a classical black-and-white color scheme.

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Once the bathroom walls in this Mexico house had been plastered and ready for paint, the owners fell so much in love with the color and texture that they decided to quit further works.

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Although it is the captivating image of horses that steals the show in this family room, concrete walls are a stylish addition that makes the whole look simply stunning!

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The concrete wall in this beach house on Long Island comes alive with the addition of handcrafted, butterfly-shaped pins made of aluminum cans.

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Concrete makes a perfect framing for fireplaces. Here, the board-formed surround beautifully coordinates with the pine ceiling and the oak beams framing the windows.

Source: Architectural Digest

Here’s a great example of the universality of concrete walls. Although this is just faux concrete – decorative paint was used – the weathered stone look gives this dining room a compelling sense of history.

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