June 25, 2021
Cement decorations may not sound very appealing for sprucing up your home, but hear us out. They’re pretty inexpensive to make and only require a little time and elbow grease. Not to mention, they’ll look great with pretty much any decor and wall color!
It may sound strange, but concrete and cement decorations for homes have become more popular recently. A simple Google search reveals tons of different ideas using cement. Here are just a few you can find online:
- tea light candle holders
- hand jewelry holder
- planters
- tables
- bookends
- table lamps
- wall clocks
The list goes on, but you get the idea. Cement is incredibly versatile and provides a neutral backdrop for myriad design options. Today’s decor trends show that it serves a greater purpose than just flooring or foundations for homes. It’s a sturdy material that doesn’t require much maintenance, aside from occasional dusting or mopping.
So, if you’d like to get in on the cement crafting trend, read on for some interesting decor ideas.
Here are a few amazing cement decorations you can make for your home:
What you’ll need to make the cement decorations:
- Thick gloves
- Large bowl for mixing the cement
- Cement
- Water
- Wooden spoon or paint stirrer
- Cutting mat
- Painters (masking) tape
- Small plastic bucket
- Wooden rod
- Sanding block
- Medium-sized plastic bag
- Scissors
- 1 L tall plastic water bottle
- A small piece of rope
- Colored tape
Cement decorations you can make for your home:
Try these ideas.
1 – Paper towel holder
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- To make this, start by putting on your gloves to mix the cement.
- Grab the large bowl, filling it with a few cups of cement.
- Pour enough water into the bowl to cover the cement almost entirely.
- Next, mix it with the paint stirrer until all the clumps are gone.
- Now, get out your small plastic bucket. Set it on your cutting mat or some other surface you don’t mind getting dirty.
- Now pour enough mixture into the bucket to create a paper towel holder (about 1- 1 1/2 inches thick).
- Tear off two pieces of painter’s tape and place them side-by-side and vertically over the top of the bucket.
- Grab your wooden rod and stick it through the middle of the tape pieces. Push it about halfway down into the mixture and let it dry.
- Once it’s dry, remove the pieces of tape and carefully pull the paper towel holder out of the bucket.
- Use the sanding block to smoothen the surface of the cement on the top and sides of the holder. Once you’re satisfied with how it looks, place a paper towel roll on it and enjoy your masterpiece!
2 – Jewelry/keys/miscellaneous items holder
- First, put on your gloves. Then, grab the plastic bag and fill it about 1/3 full with the cement mixture.
- Squeeze the air out of the bag and seal it tight. Now, lay it on its side and place a somewhat heavy object in the middle, like a jar of candy. Allow it to dry.
- When it’s dry, take the jar off the bag. Then, use scissors to cut the bag open.
- Take the cement decoration out and use the sanding block once again to remove any rough edges.
- Use the holder to store your keys, jewelry, or whatever items you like!
3 – Door stopper
As you can see, these cement decorations can bring new life into your home. They’re inexpensive to make and will last forever because of their durability. It’s also fun to make something yourself that serves a purpose in your home. They’re decorative cement pieces, but they are also highly functional.
You don’t have to replace your paper towel holder anymore because your new cement one will stand the test of time. The keyholder also provides a nice spot to store essential items. Finally, you won’t have to deal with doors mysteriously closing any longer with your cement doorstopper.