Outdoor trends in floor and wall surfaces

Outdoor living spaces are the latest and greatest trend for outdoor areas. Not only are they the muse behind memorable evenings underneath the stars, but they form a feature for any outdoor entertainment area. We take a look at our top 7 outdoor flooring trends using Cemcrete’s products.

1. Mixing materials

One of the biggest trends we’ve seen this year is the combination of raw materials, the most popular combo being of raw concrete and wood.

We got the look usingCemcrete’s Colour HardenerWhite.

Cemcrete Colour Hardener in white for an outdoor area

2. Farm house flair

Nothing beats a good old fashioned farm house feel. This trend is all about gathering the family for creating memorable moments.

We got the look usingCemcrete’s Colour HardenerGrey

Cemcrete Colour Hardener in Grey for a rustic look

3. Contrast

In this day and age, contrast is king! As anintegral design element, contrast can beused to emphasise an area of interest.

We got the look for this pool house using Cemcrete’s CreteStain Black to acid wash the floors,CemWash Sandstone on the wall, and SatinCrete Beach Sand for the built-in seating.

Poolhouse done in Cemcrete finishes – CreteStain, CemWash and SatinCrete

4. Greige is the new black

A word on the tip of everyone’s lips – Greige – a subtle combination of Grey and Beige that is now considered the go-to neutral.

We got the look using Cemcrete’s Colour Hardener White on the floors, contrasted with SatinCrete Dolphin Grey as a feature wall.

Cemcrete Colour Hardener on floor with SatinCrete on a feature wall

5. Taking the inside, out

A tranquil flow from your interior space to your exterior, this is one of the best ways to createthe illusion of a larger space and to unify your home’s style throughout the space.

We got the look using CreteCote Grey inside and Colour Hardener Vanilla Bean on the outsidefloors.

Cemcrete CreteCote Grey inside and Colour Hardener Vanilla Bean outside

6. Rustic finishes

Rustic finishes, like straw, stone andconcrete create an eclectic lookthat emphasises nature.

We got the look using ColourHardener Stone.

Cemcrete Colour Hardener in Stone for a rustic looking floor

7. Beach house

Achieving a beach house styled outdoor living area is simpler than you think. Choose freshcolours and raw timber to bring the coast-line to your space.

We got the look using a special mix of Colour Hardener Stone and Colour Hardener White.

Cemcrete Colour Hardener in Stone and White for an outdoor living area

Regardless of which trend you find the most inspiring, Cemcrete’s products can be used to suit a multitude of different styles. For more information on their products check out their website, or visit one of the Cemcrete showrooms for a personalised tour of their products.