GARDEN DESIGN
USING CONCRETE IN THE HOME
Founded in 2009 and based in Yorkshire , Verus Construction , the modern residential specialist has recently completed a luxury home project on Sandmoor Avenue , Leeds . Through the use of polished concrete flooring throughout the ground floor , the specialist team has created a distinctive home that celebrates open plan living , brutalism and minimalist luxury .
Damian Barker , Founder and CEO of Verus Construction , says of the completed project : “ In the last decade there ’ s been a real shift in interest toward buildings using concrete as part of attentiongrabbing home interiors . We ’ ve seen exposed concrete ceilings and particularly polished concrete flooring spike in popularity , giving the feeling of a simple and honest shell and creating clean and calming spaces . Brutalism as an interior style often makes use of concrete surfaces , creating hard angles whilst still managing to feel both warm and welcoming as interior flooring and walls merge and flow into the outdoor landscape .”
Cohesive concrete spaces A polished concrete floor has been used throughout the ground floor of Sandmoor Avenue . Hard-wearing , easy to clean and dust resistant , this industrial look is on trend and works brilliantly with the underfloor heating installed throughout .
The cool modern concrete style has been mimicked through the use of polished plaster on the fireplace surround to continue the clean lines and connectivity throughout the home . The fireplace blends seamlessly into the surrounding walls and acts as a focal point in the ground floor , connecting the hallway , kitchen diner and living room together to create a calm and connected living space . The cohesion and simplicity throughout the home creates a quiet luxury , elevating the interiors whilst maintaining tranquillity and balance .
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