While concrete material isn't normally considered a very stylish or appealing product, these DIY concrete projects are showcasing how some crafty techniques and a little imagination can turn any piece of concrete into a eye-catching design.
Concrete material is ordinarily found in the infrastructure and base of certain buildings, and its tough and industrial look is one of the reasons why incorporating them into DIY activities makes for such an interesting outcome. By infusing concrete into such unique products as planters, candle holders or technological accessories, individuals are able to create a very chic and long-lasting device that exudes creativity and originality.
From DIY minimalist cement clocks to stackable gradient candle holders, these DIY concrete projects will definitely offer arts and crafts enthusiasts a very unique way to infuse cement into their everyday products.
14 DIY Concrete Projects
From DIY Concrete Illuminators to Upcycled Concrete Planters:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 30, 2013 — Art & Design
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DIY Cement Sound Docks
This DIY Sound Dock Adds Ambiance to Your Music with No External Speakers
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DIY Minimalist Cement Clocks
This Chic Minimalist Clock DIY is Time Well Spent
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DIY Concrete Clocks
This Blogger Makes a Desktop Clock Out of Cement
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Upcycled Concrete Planters
This DIY Activity Turns Big Blocks into Chic Outdoor Decor
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DIY Concrete Illuminators
This Hanging Concrete Lamp Will Add an Industrial Appeal to any Room
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DIY Cement Candle Holders
Decorate Your Home with These Tetrapod-Shaped Cement Candle Holders
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DIY Moulded Cement Stools
This DIY Concrete Garden Furniture can be Moulded into Any Shape
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DIY Cement Pencil Holders
This Simplistic DIY Pencil Holder is Punched with Holes Like a Honeycomb
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DIY Egg Magnets
These Concrete Egg Magnets Will Nest Every Paper Clip in Sight
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DIY Concrete Cake Stands
This DIY Cake Stand is Rustic-Modern in its Textured Concrete Design
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DIY Pineapple Plant Holders
These DIY Plant Holders are Geometrically Shaped Like Tropical Fruits
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DIY Stackable Gradient Candle Holders
These Cement Tea Light Holders are Darkening Shades of Gray
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DIY Concrete Block Vases
Make Your Own Vase Using Nothing But Concrete and a Cardboard Box
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Dirt Cheap DIY Chairs
The $5 Bucket Stool Can be Made for the Cost of a Cup of Coffee
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This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Container-Based Indoor Gardens
The Bottle Farm MINI Turns Any Container into a Garden
Multipurpose Workstation Accessories
The Oakywood Wooden Cubic Pot Holds Pens or Plants
Displaced Persons House Designs
The Essential Homes Research Project Has a Bunker-Like Form
Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
The Maker Offers a Selection of Candles at Sephora
Mycelium-Based Bricks
Future Cities Lab Aims to Make Mushroom Bricks for Large-Scale Construction
Self-Watering Plant Pots
The Vivo Pot by Ivan Zhurba Functions as a Desk Light and Decor
Retro-Modern Ashtray Furniture
The Houseplant Side Table Ashtray Has Ample Space for Smokables
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings
Wallflower Architecture + Design Creates the Touching Eden House
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Glass-Reflective Illuminated Homes
The Invisible House is Detailed with Flos Lighting Systems
Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters
Moss Develops the Grow Lamp to Simplify Gardening
Cement-Reducing Building Methods
Rieder is Drawing Inspiration from Ancient Rome
Malleable Connected Illuminators
The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
Plant-Powered Air Purifiers
The 'Flora' Decorative Air Purifier is Made with Natural Materials
Ambient Energy Harvesting Planters
This Hydroponic Planter System Encourages Interaction
Plant-Based Table Lamps
Craighill and Gantri Release a Minimalist Plant-Based Lamp
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Chic Staggered Planters
LSA International Debutes the Balcony and Terrazza Collections
Mud-Made Furniture Collections
New Volumes Collection 02— Terracotta Pays Homage to the Material
Daylight-Mimicking Floor Lamps
The Brighter Floor Lamp Delivers 50,000 Lumens
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
3D-Printed Concrete Chairs
The 'Chair N°ONE' by Martin Oberhauser Has a Cushion-Like Form
Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs
The Neon Crystal Cube by ZK Wong Combines Art and Utility
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
Impressive DIY Terrariums
Robert (Ideal Idea) Pushes the Boundaries of Terrarium Design
Mixed Material Pendant Lights
The Gant Pendant Lights Show Off an Industrial Aesthetic
NYC-Inspired Nail Polishes
The Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Concrete Jungle Collection Has 10 Shades
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Exquisite Time Lapse Candles
Shantell Martin and Joya Studio Launch XL Porcelain Candles
Plant-Inspired Table Lamps
The 'Palmetto' Lamp by Patrik Hartog Offers Ambient Light
DIY Plant Decor Kits
The Lee Valley Make It Yourself Plant Stand Kit Encourages Creativity
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Illusory Planter Stands
The 'Rooted Planter' is Inspired by the Tensegrity Principle
Playful Concrete Wash Basins
The Kast Wave Collection Prioritizes a Sculptural Form
Flexible Concrete Water Tanks
These Inflatable Concrete Tanks are Easy to Deploy
Earthy Terracotta Tablet Lamps
The 'TerraLume' Table Lamp by Yashi Jivnani is Touch-Enabled
Modern Marble Waste Lamps
The Sole Lamp by Hadiye Ozdemir is Luxurious and Eco-Friendly
Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders
Âncora Seeks to Elevate the Role of Candles in the Home
Hempcrete-Accented Patchwork Facades
Cathie Curran Designs the Hempcrete Mewshouse
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Orange-Accented Concrete Speakers
Duc Vu Anh Draws Inspiration from Brutalist Architecture
Coffee Grounds-Made Home Accessories
Sarah Christensen Uses Coffee Grounds as Material
Discarded Wood Construction Materials
Woodoo Uses Wood in Place of Glass, Leather and More
Weather-Versatile Conical Chairs
The Conicent Chair Has a Minimal Design for Indoor and Outdoor
Self-Healing Concrete
MIT and Harvard are Inspired by Ancient Roman Concrete
Vintage-Style Living Room Lighters
The Houseplant Car Lighter Has a Nostalgic Construction
Portable Mushroom-Like Illuminators
The 'ICHI' Table Lamp Has a Simple, Modular Design
Texture-Highlighting Design Exhibitions
The Second Material Matters Launches in London
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Microalgae Building Materials
SOM's Bio-Blocks Technology Uses Microalgae Instead of Concrete
Multifunctional C-Shaped Illuminators
The Conceptual 'C-lamp' Can Be Placed on a Surface or Hung
Elegant Ivory Vases
House of Léon's Face Vase Can Accent Any Home Interior
Glowing Tree-Surrounded Sheds
The 'Nightlight' Shed Glows After Dark for a Luminous Appearance
Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers
The 'CClock' Candle Timer by Pelin Özbalcı is Calming
Illuminating Home Display Pedestals
The 'Welcome' Decor Piece Stylishly Puts Items on Display
Repurposed Coconut Shell Candles
Backyard Candles Upcycles Coconuts as Candle Casings
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Translucent Glass Bricks
These Unique Bricks Offer Reliable Insulation and Load-Bearing
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
Recyclable Wax-Made Lighting Capsules
Daydreaming Objects Designs the Soft Solids Collection
Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
Zero-Waste Refillable Candles
Filz Makes Premium Plant-Based Candles That Refill in Seconds
Interestingly Shaped Candle Holders
Poise Candle Holder is Available Through Origin Made
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Chandelier-Shaped Self-Watering Vases
Yeonsu Ra Designs a Beautiful Centerpiece for the Home
Jewelry-Holding Flower Vases
The Mirror Vase Stand Has a Minimalist Yet Multifunctional Form
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Contrasting Element Concrete Stools
The 'CONECTO' Modular Stool is Brutalist and Eye-Catching
High Concrete Walled Homes
Cesar Mancillas Creates a Linear Home with Tranquil Elements
Low-Cost Battery Alternatives
MIT Scientists Develop Efficient Energy Storage System
Handle-Equipped Planter Shelves
The Conceptual Ta’care' Minimalist Plant Shelf is Portable
Repurposed Brick Public Furniture
Akasaki Vanhuyse's FLOAT Bench is Intriguing & Eco-Friendly
Cast Concrete London Homes
Bureau de Change Designs the Cast House in Clapham, London
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Modern Vibrantly Designed Craftman
Leah Ring Transforms a New Craftsman House with Bright Hues
Geometric Bar-Like Lighting
The Empyrean Collection Resembles Rounded Illuminated Blocks
Fungi-Based Building Materials
Mycocrete is an Eco Material Developed by Newcastle University
Castle-Inspired Cylindrical Homes
Elemental Designs the Casa del Tec in Monterrey, Mexico
Portable Cylindrical Fireplaces
The EcoSmart Fire Pillar 3T Comes in Three Finishes
Red Concrete-Defined Home Renovations
Atelier Delalande Tabourin Renovates a Home in France
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Upcycled Sculptural Exhibitions
Madeline Continues to Grow her EPS [Expanded Polystyrene] Series
Coconut-Encased Candles
Backyrd Candles Boasts a Unique and Eco-Conscious Product Range
Moon-Inspired Column Lights
Olivier Vitry’s MOONLIGHT Collection Adds a Dose of Texture
Upcycled Waste Tiles
Monostudio Associati’s Monoferments Project is Sustainable
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Stylish Bar Accessories
These Creative Bar Accessories Will Transform your Drinking Experience
Urban Waste-Made Furniture
Javier Guzmán Cervantes and Ex Soup Join on an Exhibition
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
Concrete Hand-Poured Home Sculptures
SKKN by Kim Releases a Minimal Homeware Capsule
Stone Waste Street Lights
The Conceptual 'Pebble' Street Light Offers Ambient Illumination
Chic Self-Watering Garden Planters
The Glowpear Mini Bench Works Well Indoors or Out
Concrete-Like Textile Televisions
Loewe Technology Delivers Sleek and Minimal Designs
Sawdust-Created Biodegradable Casts
DART Lab's BioMatters Project Creates a Concrete Cast
Liberated Textural Limestone Designs
Make Nice Presents a New Collection of Cool Tonal Designs
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
&Tradition Designs the Portable Pivot Lamp
Sleek Steel Structural Chairs
Jeremy Le Chatelier Joins Ravi Handa on the Combchair
Eco-Friendly Styrofoam Furniture
we+ Designs the New Range of Recyclable Sleek Furniture
DIY Soy Candle Sets
Creative QT Candles Boasts a Comprehensive Candle-Making Kit
Concrete-Glass Contrasting Pavilions
Jenny Peysin Architecture Designs a New Home in the Hamptons
Exposed Concrete Factory Structures
Iksoi Studio Adds a Concrete Grid to the Mallcom Factory
AI-Enhanced Renovation Tools
Dzinly Upgrades its AI-Backed Home Renovation Platform
Modern Concrete Hayfield Homes
Omer Arbel Designs the 75.9 House in the Canadian Pacific Northwest
Cinematic-Inspired Terrazo Collections
Concrete Collaborative Unveils Night Palm x Stealing Beauty
Industrial Concrete Structural Offices
Diez + Muller Arquitectos Designs a New Office for Novopan
Carbon-Negative Concretes
This Eco-Friendly Concrete is Infused With Organic Materials
Soothing Wall-Mounted Illuminators
The Upton Wall Lights Come in Three Styles
Forested Hillside Family Homes
Tatiana Bilbao Designs the Hilltop Casa Ventura Family Home
Sculptural Connected Floor Lamps
The IKEA PILSKOTT Smart LED Floor Lamp is Space-Saving
Repurposed Waste Transit Tiles
Jeffrey Miller Creates Riles for the London Underground
Ultra-Stylish Bathroom Decor
Diptyque Debuts a New Bathroom Collection Called 'Beauty Accessories'
Modern Civic-Inspired Fountains
Lily Clark Unveils the New Loop Fountain with Tranquil Energy
Luxe City-Inspired Candles
The Diptyque Berlin Candle Captures the Essence of the Cityscape
Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses
Espacio 18 Arquitectura Designs the Casa del Alma
Wooden Sustainable Table Lamps
Mahmoud Mahroos Designs the Nature-Inspired Woodo Lamp
Sustainable Clean Burn Candles
Planted Offers Eco-Conscious Candles That Improve Air Quality
Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches
Reclaimed Footwear is Used to Craft the Remix Maison Benches
Carbon Concrete Cubic Buildings
Henn and the Technical University of Dresden Design the Cube
Cast-Concrete Cooling Homes
The FR House by CAZA Optimizes Natural Cooling Structures
Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps
The Gothic Table Lamp is a DIY Project and Interacts with Music
Log Cabin-Inspired Modern Homes
Balbek Bureau Renovates a Home in Ukraine with Steel and Concrete
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
Red Concrete Exhibition Centers
Mix Architecture Designs the Red Box Exhibition Center
Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps
Retro Candle Lamp Warms Up Scented Candles Without Lighting Them
Antique-Style Building Block Lamps
This LEGO Ideas LED Lamp Has a Tiffany-Style Aesthetic
Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures
Lin Architecture Creates the Concrete Pavilion in China
Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture
Max Lamb Presents the Box Exhibition at Gallery Fumi
Repurposed Furniture Design Exhibitions
Honoka Presents the Tatami Refab Project Exhibition
Clear Glazing Compact Residences
IGArchitects Designs the Check Patterned House in Japan
Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs
Atelier d’More Designs the Sleeping Lab Hotel in Beijing
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Illuminating Construction Materials
A New Luminescent Material Can Spot Concrete Damage
Rustic Metal Garden Planters
The Elevated Corten Steel Modular Raised Bed is Durably Designed
Oversized Colorful Dynamic Planters
Tuleste Factory and Manscrapers Launch the TFM Collection
Textured Concrete Tiered Homes
Nomo Studio Designs the Shift House Holiday Residence
Bold Hand-Crafted Planters
Manscapers and Tuleste Factory Developed the TFM Collection
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
Powder-Coated Steel Furniture
Objekte Unserer Tage Designs the IVY Outdoor Collection