A motor in the living area, visible brick and a blue designer armchair: this loft in Antwerp has a very distinctive character. The polished concrete floor from Glansbeton ties the interior together. Among the striking objects, the grey floor surface remains calm and spacious.
LocationAntwerp
FinishingPolished concrete floor
Floor executionGlansbeton
A floor that suits the loft
The brick walls have a pronounced texture. The furniture and the motor also draw attention. The concrete floor does not add a busy pattern. It forms the large, calm surface on which the rest of the interior comes into its own.
It is precisely this combination that makes the visuals interesting. A concrete floor does not have to be part of an entirely white or sleek interior. Here, it works together with rough walls, wood, metal and objects with their own history. The home remains personal, without every corner needing a different floor.
From the kitchen to the seating area
In the various photos, you see the same floor around the stove, by the furniture and next to the blue armchair. The colour of the concrete reacts to the light and the surroundings. By the light wall it looks different than further into the space, among the warmer bricks.
Those who choose a concrete floor for a loft should also consider the effect of light. Large open spaces often contain light and dark zones. Photos of a furnished project show better what this does to the floor than a small sample alone.
A loft floor also requires practical choices
Besides the appearance, we discuss the floor construction in advance, the accessibility of the space and the connection to doors, kitchen and other fixed elements. In a renovation, the available height and load-bearing capacity are important starting points. We tailor the correct construction to the project and the designers involved.
Usage and protection are also addressed. A kitchen places different demands than a decorative corner with a sofa. Dirt and spilled liquids deserve attention; polished concrete is not automatically stain-free. See our residential concrete floors for more information or discuss your plans directly with us.
Questions about this project
Is polished concrete only suitable for an industrial living style?
No. In this loft it fits nicely with brick and metal, but in other homes we combine it with wooden kitchens, soft fabrics and light walls. The interior also helps determine the atmosphere.
Does a concrete floor in a loft need to be protected?
Especially in areas where cooking and living take place, we discuss appropriate protection and maintenance. The suitable treatment depends on the floor and its use.
Want to see another furnished project?
Also discover Concrete floor in a home in Leuven: kitchen and living area. More examples can be found in our project blog.
Which concrete floor suits your project?
Send us your plans and tell us what atmosphere you are looking for. You can reach us by phone at 013 55 33 62.
Polished concrete in a loft in Antwerp