Private house, Jerome Street, London
Private house, Cuckfield, West Sussex
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.
Installer: Designs in Resin
System: Microtopping®
Colour/Style: Loo and entrance hall – Bespoke colour. Kitchen – Beige Grey. Both in style Classic.
Sector: Residential
AirBnB, Chichester
Designed to Unwind
Seamless Microcement Finishes for Contemporary Residential Interiors
This private residential project in Chichester combines warm minimalist detailing with richly layered interiors, using Ideal Work Microtopping® to create seamless surfaces throughout the property. Installed by The Micro Cement Company, the scheme demonstrates how decorative concrete finishes can unify varied interior styles while maintaining a calm and cohesive atmosphere across living, sleeping and bathroom spaces.
Applied across the main floors in Chocolate, the continuous microcement surface introduces warmth and depth while enhancing the architectural simplicity of the interiors. The seamless finish flows naturally between rooms, allowing contrasting textures, furnishings and decorative elements to take visual prominence without interruption. Exposed timber, soft natural light and tactile materials combine to create a relaxed contemporary environment with a strong sense of comfort and retreat.
In the bathroom spaces, Microtopping® in Maplewood provides a softer tonal contrast, bringing a refined plaster-like appearance to the walls and wet areas. The smooth waterproof finish complements the black-framed glazing and minimalist detailing while maintaining the practical durability required for everyday residential use.
One of the project’s defining characteristics is the balance between understated contemporary surfaces and expressive decorative features. From the scenic mural wallpaper and vintage furnishings to the pared-back bedroom interiors, the microcement flooring acts as a neutral architectural canvas that ties the different spaces together. The result is a home that feels both curated and comfortable, combining boutique hospitality influences with relaxed countryside living.
Designed with longevity, simplicity and atmosphere in mind, the project highlights the versatility of seamless decorative concrete finishes within high-end residential interiors, delivering surfaces that are durable, tactile and visually cohesive throughout the property.
Installer: The Micro Cement Company
System: Microtopping®
Sector: Residential
Shower room, private house, East Sussex
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.
