We like a modern look but this is a little too modern for our tastes.

If you want a very edgy, urban vibe, concrete will make that statement loud and clear. It offers a great texture that can be the perfect backdrop to layer color or more texture. Or, you can keep it simple and let it speak for itself.

I live in a Brutalist house, and the term is from 'beton brut' which means exposed or raw concrete. My house is actually stucco, probably because of budget, but the architect regularly built concrete houses or houses with raw concrete architectural details.

At one time, I was all for it, wanted all concrete floors, was going to paint giant rugs on them etc. Now, I am older and I no longer live in FL. It looks cold, hard, and painful. I still think it is cool, but not for me.