Countryside Retreat

Countryside Retreat

Location:

Wausau, WI

Architect:

Rod Cox and Dave Oberbeck

Contractor:

JAT Masonry

Solution: Ready-mix concrete is chosen to create a unique design, blending elegance with rustic charm. 

Ready-Mix Concrete Blends Elegance with Rustic Charm 

This beautiful colonial-style home had a massive porch and pavilion that needed new updates. Chosen for its durability and endless design possibilities, decorative ready-mix concrete offered the perfect solution. 

The home features a spacious front porch leading to a pavilion with a fireplace, dining area, and bar. Stamping tools were used to create a rustic wood plank design, accented with stone texture to highlight the property’s country charm. Ready-mix concrete is resistant to wear and tear, making it ideal for walkways, patios, and other high-traffic areas. 

Earthy, taupe-colored pigments were chosen for the wood plank pattern, balanced with dark grey border elements to complement the home’s cobblestone foundation and the pavilion’s chimney. The color combination seamlessly blends the elegance of the colonial architecture with the rural surroundings. Ready-mix concrete, available in a variety of colors, textures, and finishes, can achieve various styles, enhancing the look of any project. 

Project Highlights: 

The design versatility of decorative ready-mix concrete helped these homeowners enhance the porch and pavilion of their home, blending the timeless appeal of colonial architecture with the property’s rustic setting.