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Concrete Countertops for Outdoor Kitchens

Designing with Concrete to Create Appealing Outdoor Kitchen Retreats

by Scott Cohen, The Green Scene

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Author Scott Cohen, "HGTV's Favorite Garden Artisan"

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in Canoga Park, CA
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in Santa Cruz, CA
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in Canoga Park, CA
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in Woodville, OH
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in Granite Bay, CA
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in Canoga Park, CA
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in Santa Cruz, CA
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in Sun Valley, CA
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in Tyngsboro, MA
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in San Diego, CA

Backyard kitchens with cooking surfaces, sinks, bars and storage areas are all the rage in the growing outdoor living trend. Concrete countertops are being noticed as the number one material that is both highly functional as well as decorative for taking cooking and entertaining activities outdoors. Designing with concrete countertops outdoors is also attractive because of their easy maintenance and vast design flexibility. Here are some tips from HGTV's favorite garden artisan, Scott Cohen, on how to build with today's most popular cast concrete countertop finishes.

VIDEO: OUTDOOR KITCHEN CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS

See why concrete countertops make a great choice for outdoor kitchens. Award winning designer Scott Cohen visits several beautiful homes to show you how concrete was used on the outdoor kitchen. — Length: 05:02

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