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Top Trends to Watch in Decorative Concrete Countertops

Do you want to be on the cutting edge when it comes to decorative concrete countertops, and dare to go beyond a simple ho-hum, no-frills rectangular slab? Creative concrete contractors are always experimenting with new looks and applications for concrete countertops and vanities, often in response to the desires and changing lifestyles of their customers. Here are some of the hottest trends we've been noticing at The Concrete Network, based on recent countertop projects concrete contractors have shared with us. Hopefully, they will spark your imagination and embolden you to create countertops that rise above the ordinary and break new ground.

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(1 of 4) Daring Free Spans Using stronger concrete mixes, special additives and lots of reinforcement, contractors are making countertops, kitchen islands and fireplace mantels that span up to 9 feet or more without support.Unlike typical concrete countertops, which rest squarely on cabinetry or other supports, theselong-span slabs seem to be floating in air. See these examples. 9-foot free-span countertop Countertop stretches over 23 feet Free-span fireplace mantel

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(2 of 4) Getting Personal More people are beginning to discover that decorative concrete is anything but cookie-cutter. It's the perfect material for anyone who wants to express their personal tastes, whether through color, pattern, shape or special inlays. That's especially true when it comes to concrete countertops, which offer endless possibilities for creative expression. See these examples. Video: Personalizing Concrete Countertops One countertop trend that's sure to last is the move toward customization, as more people become familiar with the endless design options possible with concrete, from embeds and inlays to built-in drainboards and trivets. Award-winning designer Fu-Tung Cheng discusses some of the unique ways he has customized the countertops of his clients. Learn more.

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(3 of 4) Fiber-Optic Lighting The same fiber-optic cables being used to speed up telephone lines, cable TV and the Internet are also a new-age way to light up decorative concrete countertops. These fine strands of optically pure glass or plastic can be cast directly into concrete to create fascinating visual effects. Hand-seeded glass beads mimic grapevines Fiber-optic wine bottles light up concrete countertop

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(4 of 4) Custom Built-Ins Adding drainboards, trivets, cutting boards, and built-in displays or storage can add character and functionality to a concrete countertop or vanity. Drainboards can simply be slats cast into the counter, while trivets and cutting boards can be made of nearly any material, from stainless steel to bamboo. Display cutouts can showcase collectibles, and built-in drawers or shelving in a bathroom vanity provide extra storage for towels and grooming products. Concrete countertop drainboards and trivets Bathroom sink with drawers and shelving