For the kitchen, think beyond standard surfaces – Sun, 01 Jun 2014 PST

The concrete countertops in Eleanor Zuckermans San Francisco kitchen are hand-crafted works ofart.

Custom-designed by Fu-Tun Cheng of the Berkeley, California-based Cheng Concrete, they feature colors like brick, flowing lines and pictures of nautilusshells.

With concrete there is a lot of room for creativity, to say nothing of color, says Zuckerman, a retired psychologist. It gives youflexibility.

Homeowners looking to spice up their kitchens can install a variety of countertops that go beyond the traditional laminate and tile. Todays options include concrete and butcher-block-style wood, and a range of custom-designed colors and shapes. IceStone countertops

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At Cheng Concrete, concrete is used to create artisanal countertops. Although these countertops are designer-crafted, skilled DIY-types can make simpler versions themselves. Along with wood and recycled glass, concrete is growing in popularity as an alternative to traditional countertopmaterials. (Full-size photo)

The concrete countertops in Eleanor Zuckermans San Francisco kitchen are hand-crafted works ofart.

Custom-designed by Fu-Tun Cheng of the Berkeley, California-based Cheng Concrete, they feature colors like brick, flowing lines and pictures of nautilusshells.

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