Concrete was initially used as a structural building material primarily for architectural design. Today, architects not only use concrete in buildings to express artistic and industrial vibes but also widely apply it in interior design—from furniture to finishes and decorations, concrete has become a major material in interior design and decoration.

Pink Concrete Pavilion designed by Atelier Xi in rural China▲

Deep Red Concrete Art Museum by David Adjaye in Texas▲

Award-winning design with colored concrete by David Chipperfield▲

Design of Bodega Antion by architect Jesús Marino Pascual▲

Nowadays, colored concrete is widely used in interior spaces. This material not only offers durability and energy efficiency but also becomes a trendsetter in 2023 with its super stylish appearance. Colored concrete with a rough texture and low saturation gives a warm feel, bringing an original industrial atmosphere to any space.

Concrete Colors Design in Interior Spaces

No.1 Soft Pink Walls

This Victorian residence in Hackney integrates indoor and outdoor spaces with colored concrete walls. The soft pink concrete creates a distinct contrast and unexpected shadows with the smooth glass extension. Designer Tom Gresford notes that colored concrete has rich structural beauty, enhancing space in unexpected ways. The texture and traces on the surface add charm and a sense of history to the building, balancing physical hardness with visual softness.

No.2 Green Choice in the Bathroom

Ben Allen uses colored concrete in various ways within this residence to create vibrant surfaces, including structural walls and decorative details. Green and pink concrete stairs, counters, sinks, and island create a vivid contrast. In the bathroom, the designer opts for green concrete covering the lower half of the walls and casting onto custom-made bathtub, basin, and bench in 3D. Paired with vintage gold brass vessels, it showcases the limitless possibilities of colored concrete in design.

No.3 Colored Concrete Kitchen Countertops

Architect Ben Allen incorporates colored concrete in the kitchen and bathroom of his London home, where the pea-green concrete kitchen countertops add playfulness and charm to the space. The surface is coated with a porous sealant, allowing moisture to penetrate the concrete and develop unique colors over time. In the bathroom, the custom green concrete sink demonstrates the endless possibilities of colored concrete in design.

No.4 Orange-Pink Café Public Area

This Chinese 1402 café is designed by BLUE Architecture Studio. The extensive use of orange-pink concrete creates a delicate and tranquil interior with an exquisite appearance. Every detail weaves an elegant and beautiful story, making the public area an ideal place for customers to relax in natural light and a warm environment.

No.5 Bold Blue and Yellow Combination

As owners, Simon and Carolyn found monochromatic, low-saturation concrete too plain. Due to their love for pop art, playful sculptures, bold colors, and furniture design, they opted for a more vibrant combination of colored concrete, creating a kitchen extension with personality and energy. The uniquely designed space appears as a 3D sculpture from different angles, sometimes resembling 2D graphics, just like the owners themselves—truly one of a kind.

Colored Concrete Product Design

The original sophistication of colored concrete not only attracts interior designers but also captivates product designers. Despite its challenges in weight and density for product design, we still witness many surprising designs. Germany's Von Morgen Studio excels in utilizing concrete, elevating this raw material to an elegant and refined level. Architect Jerome Byron, based in the United States, bends fiberglass and combines it with various pigments to create concrete stools in blue, yellow, pink, and purple hues.

Inclined concrete containers are perfect as flower pots or shelves.

Minimalist concrete tableware ▲

Jerome Byron's concrete stools ▲

Rubble Workshop's concrete sculpture lamp ▲

Berlin LJ Studio's Alpha Concrete lamp ▲

Itai Bar-On and Oded Webman's concrete lamp ▲