Kitchen countertops are very functional surfaces, they should be durable, easy to maintain and as they can totally change the look of your space , they should be also very stylish. We’ve already told you about wooden kitchen countertops, and now let’s stick to something more minimalist and modern – concrete ones. We’ve gathered some pros and cons to help you decide if you want such countertops or not.
Pros
What’s so cool about concrete countertops? Concrete is an ideal material for kitchens thanks to its properties: durability, easy cleaning, and you can DIY it, if you like – that’s easy-peasy! Concrete countertops can be custom-sized and shaped to any kitchen configuration.
Concrete makes for a very durable and long-lasting surface. Concrete doesn’t scratch and is impervious to heat. The surface is easy clean-up and maintain, provide regular sealing is done.
Concrete looks great in a modern interior, especially if you have an open plan space; this material mixes with many materials and colors – from wood to Corian. Materials such as glass fragments, stones, shells, and fiber-optic lights can be embedded. If you don’t like the raw concrete look, use some finish to give it another color or make it more durable. Concrete countertops generally improve real estate value as a “premium” material.
A bright kitchen with sleek wooden cabinets, concrete countertops and a colorful tile backsplash.
A catchy modern kitchen with sleek cabinets, concrete countertops and marble tiles on the backsplash.
A chic kitchen with sleek black cabinets, open shelves, a white subway tile backsplash and concrete countertops.
A chic minimalist kitchen with sleek wooden cabinets, concrete countertops, white walls and pendant lamps.
A chic modern kitchen with sleek wooden cabinets, a concrete countertop and a grene tile backsplash.
A chic monochromatic minimalist kitchen with concrete countertops and bulbs on red cords.
A contemporary black kitchen with sleek cabinets, concrete countertops and open wooden shelves.
A contemporary kitchen with black cabients, a white subway tile backsplash and concrete countertops.
A contemporary kitchen with white cabinets, white walls, concrete countertops and a grey tile backsplash.
A minimalist kitchen with black cabinets, concrete countertops and a white marble tile backsplash.
A minimalist kitchen with sleek wooden cabinets and a concrete countertop and backsplash is super stylish.
A minimalist kitchen with sleek wooden cabinets and a concrete countertop plus a concrete kitchen island.
A minimalist plywood kitchen with sleek cabinets, a concrete backsplash and countertops plus a concrete kitchen island.
A minimalist white kitchen with sleek cabinets, concrete countertops and items of rough wood for texture.
A modern farmhouse kitchen in black, with concrete countertops and stainless steel appliances.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, concrete countertops and a catchy backsplash plus dark shelves.
A modern kitchen with sleek white cabinets, a black concrete countertops and a grey backsplash plus lots of greenery.
A modern white kitchen with a catchy tile backsplash and light-colored wooden cabients plus concrete countertops.
A modern white kitchen with a large kitchen island with a black concrete countertop is veyr welcoming.
A modern white kitchen with concrete countertops, a white subway tile backsplash and a pendant lamp.
A modern white kitchen with white cabinets, concrete countertops and a large hood.
A monochromatic kitchen with black cabinets, a concrete countertop and a grey tile backsplash.
A moody kitchen with sleek wooden cabinets, a chalkboard backsplash and a concrete countertop.
A rustic neutral kitchen with wooden cabinets and open shelves and a white concrete countertop and backsplash.
Cons
There are still some cons, too. Concrete countertops are expensive, costing as much as $150 per square foot. Their weight can strain cabinet frames and floors. Repairs are nearly impossible and cracking sometimes does occur. Annual sealing is required to avoid staining. Look at the ideas below, decide whether you want concrete countertops or not and if yes, find a countertop for your kitchen.
A white farmhouse kitchen with concrete countertops, black handles and appliances is very cool.
A white farmhouse kitchen with simple cabinets, concrete countertops and touches of copper for a warm look.
A white minimalist kitchen with sleek cabinets, concrete countertops, stainless steel appliances.
An airy minimalist kitchen with rough wooden cabinets, concrete countertops, a white tile backsplash and a white hood.
A stylish scandinavian kitchen design.
An ultra-minimalist kitchen in white, with sleek cabinets, concrete countertops and a kitchen island with built-ins.
A white minimalist kitchen with concrete countertops and stainless steel appliances looks ultra-modern and very laconic.
A wooden kitchen island with a concrete countertop looks modern and fresh and is very contrasting.
A midnight blue kitchen with concrete countertops and a shiny finish that will keep all the stains off.
A blue kitchen with chocolate brown cabinets and a polished concrete countertop looks bold and catchy.
A bright yellow kitchen with a white tile backsplash and a polished concrete countertop that makes the space look more industrial.
A rustic kitchen fully clad with light-colored plywood and with concrete countertops and a sink for an industrial feel.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, white walls and shelves and concrete countertops for an edgy touch.
An industrial kitchen with a large kitchen island with a polished concrete countertop that makes a statement.
A grey farmhouse kitchen with cool cabinets and refined candles and concrete countertops plus tiles on the backsplash.
A modern kitchen wiht brown cabinets and a concrete countertop plus floats over the cabinets for a coastal look.
A modern white kitchen with gold handles and a concrete countertop is chic and stylish.
A chic industrial kitchen with wooden cabinets and concrete countertops, with a chalkboard backsplash and a large hood with lights.
A white farmhouse kitchen with chic cabinets and concrete countertops plus potted greenery to refresh the space.
A rustic kitchen with reclaimed wood cabinets and a kitchen island with concrete countertops and wooden beams on the ceiling.
A minimalist kitchen with an oversized sleek wooden kitchen island and a concrete countertop plus wooden benches.
An eclectic kitchen with shabby chic neutral cabinets done with concrete countertops, with shabby chic stools and shabby chic and modern lamps.
A minimalist kitchen with concrete cabinets and kitchen islands is an ultra-modern space.
An industrial modern kitchen with wooden cabinets clad with concrete countertops looks super bold and very catchy.
A Scandinavian kitchen with black cabinets, a white tile backsplash and concrete countertops looks ultra-modern and very fresh.
A modern dark kitchen with concrete countertops and stainless steel appliances.
A neutral farmhouse kitchen with concrete countertops and a white subway tile backsplash for a chic and simple look.
A peaceful kitchen of light-colored wooden cabinets with a window backsplash and concrete countertops.
A dark farmhouse kitchen with concrete countertops, a brown tile backsplash and vintage lamps.
A minimalist light-filled kitchen with wooden cabinets and white concrete countertops plus pendant bulbs.
A simple white kitchen with concrete countertops, a white tile backsplash and lots of natural light incoming.
A minimalist monochromatic kitchen with white walls, black cabients and a black kitchen island with a concrete countertop.
A stylish modern kitchen with black and white cabinets, a concrete backsplash and countertops, a metal lamp and metal stools.