Lovin’ the Hard Stuff

Concrete is the new kid on the home décor block, perfect in a sleek and durable bench top, an eye-catching bathroom sink or intriguing artwork.

If you’re as obsessed with the cold hard as we are, you’ll be chuffed with Concrete Cat. Based in Edmonton, the studio’s interdisciplinary team of designers and artists turns out concrete art of the decorative and architectural variety that positively oozes effortless industrial chic—everything from clocks to wall sculptures to fireplaces. On our shopping list: a two-toned Vesta concrete vase ($120) or two, a set of so-called Heart Horns ($1,000) for our wall and these cute Concreep planters ($28 each), adorable grins and all.

We’ve fallen … hard. —Amy Dillon

Concrete Cat, 5608 82 Ave., Edmonton (by appointment only), www.concretecat.com