Private House, Brighton
Contemporary Decorative Concrete & Microcement Finishes for Residential Interiors
This private residential project in Brighton combines Ideal Work decorative concrete and microcement finishes to create a refined contemporary interior defined by warmth, texture, and material continuity. Installed throughout the main living spaces and bathrooms, the seamless surfaces establish a calm architectural backdrop that complements the home’s carefully curated palette of natural timber, soft neutral tones, and brushed metal detailing.
Nuvolato Architop® was specified across the principal floor areas in the Salvestone colourway, delivering a continuous decorative concrete surface with subtle tonal variation and a softly clouded appearance. Extending through the kitchen, dining, and living spaces, the seamless flooring enhances the sense of openness throughout the property while providing a durable and highly practical finish suited to everyday residential use. The natural mineral aesthetic of the floor works harmoniously alongside the bespoke joinery, curved forms, and tactile furnishings, contributing to the home’s understated contemporary character.
Within the bathrooms, Microtopping® in Maplewood introduces a softer, more intimate material expression. Applied seamlessly to walls and integrated surfaces, the microcement finish creates a spa-like environment with gentle movement and depth across the surface. The continuous application removes the need for grout lines or visual interruption, allowing the architectural detailing and contrasting fixtures to take visual prominence.
Throughout the scheme, the restrained palette of decorative concrete and microcement finishes brings cohesion between spaces while balancing durability with a highly tactile and residential feel. The project demonstrates how seamless surface systems can be used to unify modern interiors, creating elegant living environments that feel both contemporary and timeless.
Systems: Nuvolato Architop®, Microtopping®
Installer: Tip Top Holdings
Sector: Residential
Private House, Brighton
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
BSTN Store, Brixton
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
Astrid & Miyu, Shoreditch
Textured Microcement Finishes for Contemporary Jewellery Retail
Located in the heart of Shoreditch, the Astrid & Miyu jewellery boutique combines soft contemporary styling with tactile surface finishes to create a warm and highly curated retail environment. Delivered using Ideal Work Microtopping®, the project introduces textured microcement wall and display finishes that complement the brand’s refined aesthetic while adding depth and material character throughout the space.
Installed by The Micro Cement Company, the scheme uses Microtopping® in Smoke with a “Roughcast” texture to achieve a softly weathered appearance with subtle tonal variation. Applied across feature walls and bespoke display furniture, the finish creates a cohesive backdrop that balances industrial influence with the boutique’s softer palette of blush upholstery, timber detailing and warm metallic accents.
The textured microcement surfaces bring a handcrafted quality to the interior, enhancing the intimate retail atmosphere while providing the durability required for a busy commercial environment. The seamless application also allows the jewellery displays and styling elements to remain the visual focus, creating a calm and understated setting that reflects the Astrid & Miyu brand identity.
Blending decorative surface design with practical retail performance, the Shoreditch boutique highlights how textured microcement finishes can introduce warmth, texture and individuality into contemporary retail interiors while maintaining the robustness required for everyday commercial use.
Installer: The Micro Cement Company
System: Microtopping®
Sector: Retail Jewellery
Loading Games Bar, Brighton Beach
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
Hotel, Budapest
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
Carhartt, Covent Garden
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
Nile House, Brighton
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
Roxanich Winery and Hotel, Motovun, Croatia
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
Restaurant, Bath
At Ideal Work, we specialise in innovative decorative surface finishes for floors, walls, ceilings and furniture, offering a superb range of materials in virtually any colour and style. Our collection combines contemporary design with exceptional durability, making it suitable for both residential and commercial environments.
Our product range includes the remarkable Nuvolato Architop®, a slim yet striking power-trowelled concrete finish with a seamless industrial aesthetic. Microtopping® delivers elegant smooth floors and beautifully textured walls with minimal thickness, while Solidro® provides an ultra-tough, durable and waterproof solution ideal for wet areas and demanding spaces.
The wider range also includes Purometallo® real metal finishes for walls and furniture, Rasico® and Rasico Touch® for external applications, plus the terrazzo-inspired Lixio® and Lixio Plus® systems, alongside a complete range of preparation products and protective sealers.
