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| Create great decorative concrete entryways  Often an overlooked feature, a properly designed concrete entryway can transform a home or business to create a welcoming environment for guests. ConcreteNetwork.com has recently published ten helpful tips for creating grand entryways by including walkways, steps and decorative concrete accents. By incorporating even one of these ten insightful tips, any concrete entryway will not only serve its intended function, but will dramatically add curb appeal to any home. Outlined in more detail on the website, the tips cover:1. Adding a walkway. 2. Adding steps. 3. Choosing a complementary design. 4. Incorporating a decorative pattern. 5. Exposing the concrete's aggregate. 6. Incorporating fancy edges. 7. Installing a seat wall. 8. Adding decorative concrete columns and arches. 9. Including built-in lighting. 10. And lastly, adding a concrete fountain or statuary. There's no doubt that a home or business' entryway is the first thing visitors see when they arrive. The entryway's appearance and design can welcome visitors like open arms, or it can send them in the opposite direction. For this reason concrete is the material of choice. Through the use of color, texture, shape and pattern, concrete can be made warm and inviting. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Construction News :: home page |