Saskatoon HOME Magazine Spring 2017

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STA N D I N G T H E T E ST OF TIME . . . . .

Smooth or textured, concrete applications pair well with materials like wood and natural fibres. Custom Sink - Metric Design Centre

Even after all this time, designers and architects are still innovating with it. Coloured concrete, tinted to order, first appeared around 1915, while decorative stamped concrete evolved in the 1950s.The 1980s bought us concrete countertops, and concrete engravers emerged in the following

decade. The material may be ancient, but it constantly serves up new choices. This innovation has made concrete a consistent design feature in our homes. “We see concrete floors, countertops and wall fixtures,� says Brandon Gay, showroom manager and product buyer at SaskaPhoto: Saltillo Calgary

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