Concrete Worktops, Basins, Materials & Design
Practical articles from Fluid Stone Studio covering polished concrete worktops, concrete basins, sealers, finishes, materials and architectural concrete.
Drawing on more than a decade of manufacturing bespoke concrete, these guides share what we’ve learned about specifying, making, maintaining and living with concrete surfaces.
10 Impressive Concrete Structures Across the Globe
Concrete has got to be one of the most ubiquitous and adaptable materials. It has been a favoured material for construction for many years, at least back till the Roman times. Concrete has been used for roads, buildings, dams, art, interiors; it's a huge part of the...
Why is Concrete Popular with Interiors?
More and more interior designers, architects, and people decorating their own homes are choosing concrete. Concrete is becoming less of a trend, but more of an evergreen option. But what makes this material so attractive and desirable for interiors? There are...
Bathroom Interiors: The Concrete Sink
Thanks to its characteristic rugged aesthetic and its perfectly imperfect nature, concrete is progressively becoming a go-to material in homes looking for a more functional and utilitarian ambience. But more often than not, people are confused as to where and how...
Are Polished Concrete Worktops Durable?
Concrete worktops have a list of benefits which other materials naturally cannot match. At Fluid Stone Studios, we want to provide you with a bespoke design which will last a lifetime. We have put together a guide with all the information you will need...
How to Embrace Wabi-Sabi in the Home
There is a lot of pressure these days to have the perfect home. Your home should be somewhere that brings you happiness, nostalgia and serenity. The Japanese idea of Wabi-Sabi is the idea of finding beauty within imperfection, which can help guide your decisions for...
The Most Popular Types of Sealer Used for Concrete Worktops
Choosing a Sealer for Concrete Worktops Choosing the right sealer for concrete worktops is one of the most important decisions when specifying a concrete surface. Concrete itself is extremely durable, but the cement matrix is naturally porous and vulnerable to...
Concrete for the Homeowner
We are truly enjoying a concrete renaissance, customisation has become the number one desirable factor for homeowners - people want to have their home their way. I’ve written it a million times in this blog because it’s honestly the main reason that we have as much...
Fluid Stone Studio 2019 – A Year in Review
Well, 2019 has been a mammoth year for us here at Fluid Stone, we’ve had some massive projects on the go - we love what we do and any time we get a bit of a challenge when it comes to creating someone’s design, we relish in considering the best way to...
Concrete for Architecture: Guide for Architectural Design Pieces
Concrete has sat at the centre of architecture for centuries and has been a fundamental building block for foundations of buildings for a long time - thanks to its economic, robust and versatile nature. Concrete is essentially a mixture of cement, water and...
An Interior Designer’s Guide to Concrete
Why is concrete such an important design material? Hardy, stern and slick – concrete is here to stay when it comes to the interior design world. It’s a mainstay when it comes to minimalist design. Yet, it has the capacity to be family-friendly and warm-toned. It makes...