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February 2, 2017

Crushing On: Concrete Counters

I don’t know about you but kitchen makeovers make we weak in the knees. It’s the space that often gets the most use and when it’s functional and beautiful everyone is happy…especially the main cook in the house.  We are going to be embarking on our very own kitchen remodel soon (Eek!) and I’ve been gathering my wants/needs/and have-to-have lists for some time now. How is it that my have-to-have’s always end up being so expensive?! Sigh.

One of the most important components of the kitchen is the counter top right? I mean who wants to remodel a kitchen and be stuck with boring black laminate. Not me (but hey if that’s your thing you rock it).  So after much debate and deliberation (and a serious look at our budget) we decided marble was out and concrete was in. Do I feel like I’m settling? Nope. Let’s just look at how beautiful these countertops can be.

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Those examples demonstrate how versatile this countertop can be regardless of your personal style. Mixed with more rustic elements and some subway tile with dark grout they really say farmhouse style (I know for sure Joanna from Fixer Upper is all about those concrete counters). When paired with a light subway tile and grout and some mixed light and dark cabinets they are classic and chic. They definitely are a nod to an industrial style where I can picture exposed wood shelving and mixed metals – a masculine take on counters.
They also can be very budget friendly! Young House Love used the Ardex concrete over their existing laminate counters for under $100! Concrete Countertop Solutions also has a system that requires removal of your countertop and pouring the concrete over backer board.  It’s a tad more expensive that route but still can be thousands of dollars less than marble or quartz.
I just think it’s a fun way to update the kitchen and is somewhat unexpected! With the plans I am scheming they are sure to be a chic update to our blah and boring kitchen. Now if I could just snap my fingers and they’d be done we’d be in business!
Is anyone else on the concrete countertop train? Anyone have any tips or reccomendaitons?
I’d love to hear your thoughts!

 

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  1. Cristy @ W. Collective Interiors says

    February 2, 2017 at 2:07 pm

    I've been seriously considering concrete for a few of my counter areas when we do a mini-remodel. Seems like a practical solution all around. I've been digging around to see if I can find a way to make them look like they have veining like marble, but so far no real luck there. 🙁 Can't wait to see how yours turn out!

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  2. Susie says

    March 21, 2017 at 9:41 am

    We have been debating concrete tops as well, although our kitchen refresh is still going to be a while. You know how that goes, minds change given time! Can’t wait to hear all about how you did it, and how you like it!

    Will you stain the concrete white because you wanted marble at one point?

    -Susie @ http://www.tinyhousegiantlife.com

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    • restyleitwright says

      March 22, 2017 at 8:20 pm

      I’ll definitely let you know! The concrete already comes white actually!

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