Why Housewives Need Concrete
Concrete IS the housewives new best friend! As any wife, mother or female married to her house knows… there is a lot to take care of. Why worry about extranious things like counter tops and floors.
Most new homes and upgraded additions include concrete floors and counter tops. It is both a simple and worry free way to have that “designer look” with out paying the big price…
Renee is in the middle of adding a livingroom/master suite onto her house. She has wisely chosen to use concrete as a basic medium for each room. She loves the versatility and durability that concrete provides. She has also discovered the rich beauty of concrete. Her entire livingroom floor is made of concrete formed to look like natural color marble. She has carried that look up sweeping circular stairs that lead into the existing front room and dining area.
The master suite includes a large sleeping area, private office, and an outdoor inspired master bath. The overall plan includes a large concrete counter top to accent the sink.
We’ll keep tabs (and more photos) on the project as it continues to unfold!
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Yes, most definately. Smart use of concrete may result in a really nice and modern look, you just have to watch out not to over do it.
Chris,
Thanks for reading our blog! Not sure how one can “over do” concrete:)! Speaking from the end of our household’s clean-up mop…. I LOVE concrete! Looks like you guys have an interesting website… keep the concrete flowing in the windy city.
Tom,
If you’re not sure how to overdo concrete then visit some countries from the former Eastern Block! They knew how to overdo it, especially when building condominiums that looked like huge slabs of concrete without any other materials except for some steel to hold it up.
I’m glad you like the website.. doubly glad since I’m the webmaster
-Konrad (Chris?
Konrad (sorry about the name mix-up),
I see what you mean. A quick google search will produce many examples of what you are talking about. Perhaps another “blog topic”…. “When Too Much Concrete is Too Much Concrete”. I noticed your website is dedicated to finding quality concrete contractors in the Chicago Area… something a housewife who loves concrete would find very handy! Would you mind sharing a few “tips”? If you emailed them to our address at tom@toolsbytom.com, I would include them in an upcomming, follow-up blog on “Why Housewifes Need Concrete”. Of course, all credit would be given to Chicago Concrete Contractors.
Thanks! (Karen)… toolsbytom blogger:)