Learn how to make decorative objects full of personality at home in the cement decoration trend!
A casual, versatile and extremely durable material has been attracting attention in the world of decoration. We are talking about cement, which began to become popular with the craze for walls with a burnt cement texture and soon spread to furniture and design objects.
If you’re a fan of industrial decor and Nordic houses on Pinterest, you’ve probably already noticed this trend, after all, cement is here to stay.
On surfaces and furniture, the material brings an industrial touch full of personality to environments.
The minimalist style is one of the successes in decorating with cement.
Decoration with cement: mixed with plants, the effect is even more cozy.
The material is resistant, easy to apply and has the advantage of pleasing both the eyes and the wallet: it is super cheap, but with a little creativity you can create incredible pieces that will make your home even more modern and creative.
Cement decoration: do it yourself
Cement has migrated from building structures to exposed surfaces and is now part of the decoration, from finishes to the most delicate pieces. The rustic effect of concrete adds charm and personality to the environments, escaping the sameness and proposing an urban difference to the environments. The best part is its practicality, which combined with its low cost makes cement one of the materials that stands out most in internet tutorials. Check out our selection below, full of incredible pieces to make your home even more stylish:
Burnt cement wall
Nothing fairer than starting with the technique that popularized the use of the material in the world of interior design, right? Check out how easy it is to do at home:
Cement decoration – Burnt texture for surfaces
Decorative vases
The favorites of Nordic decoration, these concrete vases are perfect for placing your plants (natural or artificial), making the environment more cozy and at the same time modern.
A very easy model to start with. Click to see how it’s done!
Cement decoration – Fun little vase to brighten up the space.
With cement and dry branches, this model leaves the room full of personality. Click to see the step by step (in English)
Decoration with cement – Geometric vase, full of charm.
This decorative cactus combines barbed wire and cement, two materials that are the face of industrial decoration. Click to see the complete step-by-step guide.
Door weight
The final effect of this step-by-step guide from Argamassas Votorantim is so beautiful that you won’t even believe how easy it is to do. Check:
Cement decoration – A stylish weight holder for your home
- Separate the materials you will need: Votomassa Ready Dough, water, plastic pot of the size you choose for the object, sisal rope, masking tape, solid petroleum jelly, brush, gloves, trowel and mixing container.
- In the container, place the dough and pour water.
- Mix with a trowel until you get a smooth, firm dough.
- Grease the inside of the chosen plastic pot with solid Vaseline.
- Cut a piece of sisal rope proportional to the size of the pot.
- Join the ends of the rope with masking tape.
- Fill the mold with dough up to the top.
- Insert the sisal rope until the masking tape is hidden and let it dry for 24 hours.
- Press the bottom of the mold to remove the object.
- Your door weight is ready! If you want, customize it with acrylic or spray paint, creating designs.
Decorating with cement – Step-by-step images. Via: Work Map
Ready door weight
Cement bench/table:
This project requires a little more patience, but the end result is jaw-dropping. It’s proof that with good taste, the cheapest materials bring wonderful effects.
If you saw one of these in the window of a famous decoration store, you’d be afraid to ask the price, right? Look how easy it is:
Concrete Fixtures
Click here to see the step by step. Via: Men of the House
More step-by-step examples to win over those who love industrial style decoration. Combine with pipes and exposed bricks to enhance the effect!
Decoration with cement – A model with a pendant, super stylish!
