Concrete and stone – inspirations for your bathroom

Stone has been used for centuries to build houses and has a modern equivalent derived from industrial and modernist architecture - concrete. Both have become a permanent part of modern interior design trends.

A precious stone

So far associated with classic interiors, it turns out to be a great complement to modern arrangements. Its varied shades and unique pattern are a perfect complement to white surfaces or natural wood. It harmonizes well with metal and modern materials, giving the rooms a representative character. This material is often used not only for floors, but also for finishing wall sections, emphasizing the TV area, decorating the fireplace, and giving the bathroom or kitchen an elegant look.

Popular substitute

Concrete, which has been successfully replacing stone for several years, appears on floors and walls to emphasize the raw, industrial atmosphere. Favorite of minimalists, it also works well in more complex arrangements. We usually complement it with wood (preferably raw or recycled), metal accessories that often show signs of wear, rust, geometric motifs and white. Its rough texture allows you to break up the calm surfaces of the walls and add character to them. Concrete floors are popular not only in garages and public interiors. They are appearing in showrooms more and more often.

Industrial stoneware

However, both concrete and stone have their disadvantages. Natural stone is not cheap, it is susceptible to chemicals and stains, it discolors and may crack due to changing temperatures. However, architectural concrete is heavy, difficult to install and without proper protection is not suitable for humid and dirty places. When used outdoors, it may crumble. If you want to avoid time-consuming maintenance, but do not intend to give up the interesting effects offered by stone and concrete, replace them with much cheaper, lighter and much more resistant to external factors Opoczno stoneware tiles. Tiles imitating stone and concrete have increasingly interesting, richer designs, refined colors and textures. Thanks to the precision of workmanship, it is difficult to distinguish them from the originals. They can be safely used in any room, realizing your interior design ambitions at a reasonable price.