As the festive season comes knocking with its euphoric tides, our heart craves for the newish vibes. So, if you too are looking for ideas to spruce up your home décor without breaking your budget, then my friend, all you need is a bag of cement. The minimalistic hand-crafted unique concrete pieces are so in vogue. So, without further ado, let’s get creative with some amazing cement décor ideas for this festive season!

When it comes to handcrafted decor, cement becomes the perfect choice for its versatility. Architects and designers, from all over, are turning bold concrete pieces into statement décor. From raw textured pieces to polished surfaces, this versatile and durable material is becoming a fan’s favourite. They not only look sophisticated but are also eco-friendly and sustainable!

DIY Cement Decor Ideas that you can try today

The classy concrete vase

One of the things that I struggle to find in a budget is that classy vase that can serve as the heart of my halls. Thankfully, I could make it on my own with this simple DIY Cement Decor Idea.

How to make your DIY cement Vase?

• Take two plastic bowls of your desired sizes. One shall fit inside the other.
• Mix the cement with water and make a smooth paste.
• Add a bit more to ensure that there are no air bubbles.
• Now, apply oil to the bowls and pour the cement into the larger bowl.
• Once it’s set, press the smaller bowl into it and put some stones in the small bowl.
• Let it sit for a day. Once the cement is dry completely remove the bowls carefully.

The handy candle holders

What’s that one thing that can light up your room instantly? Of course some scented candles and eccentric candle holders. You don’t need to splurge on those fragile candle holders that cost you a bomb and break off on the first stroke. I made some pretty cool DIY cement candle holders last Diwali and they stole the show.

How to make DIY cement candle holders?

• Take a disposable paper cup and apply oil on its sides.
• Mix the cement with water and make the mixture consistent.
• Pour the mixture into the container and carve out the excess cement from the edges.
• Put a small bowl of the size of a candle to carve the shape.
• Leave the mixture overnight to dry.
• Once the cement hardens, take it out from the cup.
• Even out the edges with sandpaper.

Durable desk accessories

If you want to take your love for self-made a notch higher, then you can create an entire collection of desk accessories that add elegance to any workspace. These decor pieces exude a minimalistic yet sophisticated aesthetic. They also make an excellent personalized gift item that your loved ones will treasure for life.

How to make DIY desk accessories?

• Look around your house to find out old trays, plastic bottles and objects with interesting shapes.
• Mix the concrete and pour the mixture into those shapes.
• Put a weight of the desired shape to get the curve.
• Let it sit for the night and check it the next day.
• Once it’s dry you can take it out and polish it even.
• You can also stroke it with colours to get a more vibrant look.

Creative Cement Planters

Are you still using plastic planters that are harming our environment? Get over these yesteryear trends and make your own eco-friendly cement planters. With a little creativity, you can turn your garden into a work of art at a minimum cost!

How to make DIY cement planters?

• Take a large plastic pot to carve the shape and oil it all around.
• Pour the concrete mixture into the pot.
• Place another pot of smaller size at the centre.
• Let the cement settle down and put a few rocks inside the small pot.
• Tap the pot to take out any bubbles and make the cement settle well.
• Leave the mixture for a night and let it harden.
• Paint the planters if you want a colourful look.

Since your hands are already dipped into the cement, here are a few more ideas that you can try –

• DIY Cement Tea Coasters
• Cool Bathroom Accessories
• DIY table and seating for the patio
• Jewellery holders

It’s time for DIY cement decor

If you are keeping a tab on the trends then you probably already know that ‘hand-made’ is the new trend. So, spark up your creativity and try these unusual and eccentric DIY décor ideas that are bound to become the talk of the town!

If you are wondering which cement should I use, then it’s the new JK Lakshmi PRO+ Cement. The texture is fine-grained, the setting time is fastest and the final pieces come out with a smoothest finish.