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Paved Paradise

Why I love my finished concrete floors Written and photographed by ROBERT MAURER AND GLEN WARREN

FIND MORE RENOVATION INSPIRATION, PROJECTS AND RECIPES AT MIDCENTURYMAURER.COM.

ROBERT MAURER IS THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGNER AT COMMUTER INDUSTRIES. IN THIS COLUMN, HE SHARES HIGHLIGHTS FROM HIS HOME THAT ARE GEARED TOWARD DESIGN, ENTERTAINING, RESTORATIONS, HOME IMPROVEMENTS, RECIPES, DÉCOR AND MORE. WE HOPE YOU’LL FIND INSPIRATION IN THESE FEATURES THAT YOU CAN APPLY TO YOUR OWN MID-CENTURY HOME AND WAY OF LIFE. FIND MORE PROJECT INSPIRATION AT MIDCENTURYMAURER.COM.

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