Countertops Get Creative with Concrete, Broken Bottles, Butcher Block

Here's the latest NewsLinks item highlighting concrete's unparalleled versatility when it comes to home construction. The concrete countertops in Eleanor Zuckerman’s San Francisco kitchen are handcrafted works of art, featuring colors like brick, flowing lines and pictures of nautilus shells. "With concrete, there is a lot of room for creativity, to say nothing of color," says Zuckerman, a retired psychologist. "It gives you flexibility."

Homeowners looking to spice up their kitchens can install a variety of countertops that go beyond the traditional laminate and tile. Today’s options include concrete and butcher-block-style wood, and a range of custom-designed colors and shapes. IceStone countertops use recycled glass from broken bottles.