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Tag: Design Theory
Finding the Beauty in Simple Gray Concrete
There’s something about its weight. There’s something about its economy of purpose, its honesty, and sometimes, its beauty. There’s just something about natural gray concrete. And the longer I’ve been in the decorative concrete field, with options for coloring systems ever increasing, the more I’ve come to appreciate it.
Collaborating on Great Countertop Design
Great concrete countertop design exists first in the designer’s creative mind. It comes to life through the work of many contractors, fabricators and artisans. The process can be synergistic, with all concerned adding their own expertises, making the final result better than the original thought that existed in the designer’s mind.
Things to Remember When Designing Decorative Concrete
Designing decorative concrete is no different from any other process that has endless options. The first step is to ask the questions that define the project and guide the design.
Countertop Pioneers Pushing the Boundaries of Kitchen Design
Concrete is starting to move toward commercial. We’ve been seeing a huge jump in commercial applications, as far as bars, nightclubs and restaurants being able to appreciate the product. And Reaching Quiet is capitalizing on this trend.
Quick Draw Design & Layout Tool for Concrete
Artists can use Quick Draw to create large and highly detailed designs comfortably from a standing position. For detailed drawing, the chalk-holder piece of the assembly, called simply Quick Draw, can be removed and used alone.
Color Makes The World Go ‘Round: Using the Color Wheel to Make Concrete Color Choices
A color wheel is a wonderful tool to help make color choices because it allows you to see the relationship between colors, and to mix and match them at a glance.
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