The Concrete Home With A Humble Heart

The industrial style exterior is quite simple in design. It is made primarily of concrete; the black balcony and the wooden accenting on the second storey stand out as the façade’s most striking features. 

There are large picture windows, which invite plenty of sunshine into the interior. Let’s head inside.

The concrete feature wall in the interior actually appears soft and ethereal with the help of the sunshine emanating in from the windows on the opposite wall. 

The large shelving unit on the right side of the room conveniently stores books and toys. This transitional space in front of the kitchen makes for a great play space for the youngsters of the family.

When we shift our orientation around, we see this beautiful white L-shaped kitchen. The design team kept things simple here by using handle-less kitchen fronts, and the darker cupboards along the right side of the room make the space feel grounded. There is plenty of counter space for prepping dishes and whipping up culinary storms.

Off of the kitchen is this cosy little dining space. The mix of different styles of furniture gives this nook a particularly homey feel. 

Things are left feeling practical and utilitarian in a charming way thanks to the timber and white colour tones present here. Plus, the shelf makes good use of vertical space.

On the second floor there is a spacious study with an excellent view and access to the terrace outside. It would be easy to get creatively inspired whilst gazing out at the vast view of the surrounding countryside. 

The large windows easily illuminate the space, and the muted grey wall colour helps to balance the effect of such ample sunlight.

While the closet itself isn’t very large for two people, the organisational system works to efficiently maximise what space there is. 

There are multiple compartments and dividers to categorise clothing and to ensure that everything that needs to be hung has a place. The full-length mirror in the corner completes the setup.

For more inspiring uses of concrete in architecture, check out this concrete house with a wooden heart!