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Who needs tile and hardwood floors when you have sleek, industrial concrete?
(Photo: Ema Peter)
For Elana Cossever and Ron Segev, homeowners and parents of two young boys, concrete floors were both a pretty and practical design choice. See more of this revamped 1920s bungalow here. (Photo: Sarah Murray)
The polished concrete floor in actor Callum Keith Rennie’s Vancouver home pairs perfectly with the rich caramel tones of a generously proportioned leather sectional. See more of this cool industrial loft here. (Photo: Martin Tessler)
The concrete floor in this Cedric Burgers-designed ensuite—accented by a floating vanity and bright blue rug—extends into the master bedroom. See more of this modern home here. (Photo: Ivan Hunter)
2015 Interior Designer of the Year, Nigel Parish, let the polished concrete floor (and the great outdoors) take centre stage in this West Coast dining room. See more of the Russet Residence here. (Photo: Janis Nicolay)
This 3,000-square-foot home is a showcase of cedar, concrete, stucco and glass; the neutral colour palette helps tie the whole look together. See more of this Okanagan home here. (Photo: Martin Tessler)
This home in Vernon, B.C. was designed to blend the indoors and outdoors, so architect D’Arcy Jones utilized wood, concrete, steel and other materials that have a robust and natural feel. See more of this eco-friendly home here. (Photo: Ema Peter)
The floors in this 529-square-foot laneway home were stained a deeper grey for a richer look—and to further differentiate them from the colour of Vancouver rainclouds. See more of this quirky laneway home here. (Photo: Martin Tessler)
Concrete is kept outside at this Calgary home, where it acts as a base for the backyard patio. See more of this Rachel Gray-designed dream home here.
Kaitlyn is a design-obsessed writer, editor and content manager based in Vancouver. When she's not busy swooning over gorgeous homes, you can find her reading, hiking and befriending as many dogs as possible.
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