our concrete DREAM lounger - made in the Okanagan

Our dream lounger, comfortable and hip—our lounger looks great everywhere.  And at nearly 400 lbs it’s not going anywhere, the tide surely won’t wash this away.  It looks amazing beachfront, on your dock or poolside.  Around a fire or in a garden, the dream lounger even looks stunning inside the home with cushions on top.  This modern lounger is as lounge worthy as it is stylish looking.  Ergonomically designed, we promise you won’t want to move once you sit in this lounger.

All creations are custom made in the Okanagan Valley by skilled craftsmen.

Please contact us for more information.

EVO Round Cooking Surface - Perfect for the Residential or Commercial Chef

Another amazing speciality item available at MODE CONCRETE, perfect for the residential or commercial chef, absolutely perfect for entertaining!  Introducing the Evo round cooking surfaces, perfect for your outdoor kitchen or BBQ area.  They can be built in or purchased with a cart you can wheel around.

With the wonderful aroma and visuals of fresh prepared food, the Evo Flattop offers a sensational way to cook and entertain outdoors. Evo invites participation and conversation as much as it does creativity. This round, flattop cooking station can serve the most delicate to the most demanding foods from a single platform that heightens the culinary experience right in front of your guests.

Evo models include wheeled carts for maneuvering around the backyard deck or patio, portable tabletops for taking your grill anywhere, and a built-in cooktops for indoor and outdoor kitchens. Evo’s ceramic-clad steel cook surfaces comes standard with a black oil-seasoned steel cook surface popular with professional chefs.

Any of the Evo cooktops were built to be the centerpiece of your outdoor kitchen. With precise temperature control across dual gas burners and a highly capable cooking surface, the Affinity 30G is the perfect stage to entertain large or small parties.

Check out all the cooking techniques you can master - you can sear, saute, grill, smoke, roast, bake, toast, stir fry, boil, simmer, steam, braise, poach and fry.  What a gorgeous, functional, brilliant addition to any outdoor kitchen!  

Contact MODE CONCRETE for more information, or to order.

Concrete Countertops can Refresh any Kitchen

Fall in love with your kitchen again, give it a refresher and add some new concrete countertops, like one of our latest clients.  

It's easy to fall in love with the look of a top-quality concrete countertop, you'll be addicted to running your hand over the super smooth, polished surface. It's unique, customized, and, over time, likely to age into a warm patina - we like to think of it as gaining character with age.  Concrete embraces age and evolves with time.  Make sure your contractor is using top quality products and sealers, to ensure you concrete looks great for years and is easy to maintain.

In the hands of a skilled and experienced craftsman, there is practically no shape, color or finish it can't transform into.  This is another concrete sample, though the addition of glass aggregate gives it the appearance of terrazzo. Because all concrete counters are one-of-a-kind, adding different colored glass or stone to the mix while it's being made can be just the thing if there are specific colors you'd like to integrate into your custom design.  You imagination is our creation, unlimited possibilities to suit your style.

Contact MODE CONCRETE, located in Kelowna, BC for all your custom concrete inquiries.  

Complimentary Outdoor Kitchen 3D Design, Consultation and Estimate

Designing your dream backyard can seem overwhelming.  With the proper guidance, transforming those dreams into reality should be easy!  Visualize everything with the aide of our MODE CONCRETE Design Team and state of the art 3D design software. The initial on-site consultation is free to help discuss any ideas or suggestions, and get the “big picture” of what you have in mind for your own personal oasis. Then, with your suggestions and our expertise, we turn your mental picture into a truly accurate, three-dimensional finished project so you know what to expect long before construction begins. Remember, the sky is the limit!  A custom designed outdoor kitchen will remind you each and every day how much you love your home. 

COMPLIMENTARY DESIGN CONSULTATION AND ESTIMATE  

• The initial on-site consultation and estimate is free
• on average the consultation is 1-3 hours, depending on the scope and size of project.
• photos and measurements will be taken.
• please have ready any 'must haves' or ideas, design or building material preferences?
• 3D renders are available, but not necessary for estimates.

COMPLIMENTARY 3D Outdoor Kitchen Design, with the purchase of an outdoor kitchen!  

• If you book your entire project with us, MODE CONCRETE believes that your 3D renders should be free. 
• We outline the terms and details of the 'free' 3D design service below.  
• DETAILS OF COMPLIMENTARY 3D DESIGN:
• If you would like MODE CONCRETE to create a 3D rendering of your dream outdoor kitchen, you will be charged for the design(s) before we assign the design team to your project.  
• The cost of the design will depend on how many designs you would like to see, how many design hours are required and how many modifications are required to your 3D image.
• Once all details are finalized and you decide you are happy with the design, we will give you a final estimate for the outdoor kitchen.  
• When you decide everything is 100% exactly how you want it and you approve everything, we then can book your outdoor kitchen into our building schedule and order all building supplies and accessories required.
• All design fees and design hours will be applied as a discount towards your kitchen, when you make your booking.  

Contact us to schedule an appointment for more information or to book an on-site consultation today!  

Stainless Steel Outdoor Cabinets

When creating an outdoor kitchen, longevity, durability and finding products that require minimal maintenance, are all must haves. We are big fans of using stainless steel in your outdoor kitchen, because they stand up to the elements and look great year after year. Danver creates beautiful stainless steel cabinetry, an outstanding, modern and stylish option for your outdoor kitchen. Danver stainless steel cabinetry comes in a variety of finishes that will definitely look great and last for years to come.  Wood Finishes and specialty color powder coats, like Protect-A-Coat, protect against the elements and provide a virtually maintenance free-finish.

Danver's outdoor cabinets are manufactured to exacting standards. This is why their products are trusted by designers, architects, contractors, builders and dealers worldwide. From a wet bar for poolside drinks to a complete outdoor kitchen, stainless steel cabinetry provides unparalleled beauty, durability and style. They now offer wood grain and powder coat finishes in a variety of standard species and colors.

Outdoor cabinets in many places for many purposes:

The beauty and durability of stainless steel makes Danver products perfect for many outdoor applications. Some homeowners installing outdoor kitchens prefer the continuation of the look to poolside, lanais, and play areas. Even if there is no cooking area, the flexible, durable storage serves many backyard and home purposes.  Commercial projects welcome the long-lasting, easy-to-clean cabinetry suitable for any outdoor seating and eating areas. Restaurants install them near patio seating, to keep place settings and linens nearby their customers. Consider high-end touches. How does a permanent executive drinks bar on a balcony sound? Outdoor cabinets give a rich, custom feel.

It’s about exterior decorating:

Outdoor cabinetry allows the taste and style of any indoor decorating scheme to continue outdoors. You have the option of several different stainless steel door and drawer styles.

• Designer colors: Your design options also include a variety of powder coat paint colors over stainless steel, to match decorating plans. A wide array of color options awaits you.
• Wood grain finishes in 10 wood species can be applied over outdoor rated powder coat for a truly realistic wood look. It provides an exceptional look for all of the outdoor cabinets, as trim, and can also be used for panels within several door styles

Protect-a-coat

The beauty of stainless steel can be made even more durable and maintenance-free with the application of a clear protective coat. It seals doors, drawers or the entire cabinet from salt damage, chlorine harm and muriatic acid (which is used to clean pavers and is highly corrosive).

Stone and masonry are popular design choices for a rugged or classic outdoor “feel”. Since the dimensions of our products are so specific, cabinetry can be “dropped in” with relative ease. 

Danver products can be ordered from MODE CONCRETE.  We can help with installation and design if required.

MODE only ones in BC to sell Italian Clementi Wood Burning Ovens!

Rustic Italian cooking, is anything better?  Who better to design, build and create the ultimate wood burning over, other than the Italians!  We are so excited to now offer the entire line of Clementi, built and shipped direct from Italy. You can cook a pizza in 5 minutes, once you place it on the stone inside.  These have ample room inside, to accommodate both residential and commercial settings.  This will be the focal point of your outdoor kitchen, and the envy of everyone you entertain!

The Clementi Company was founded in 1975, as a result of their true love for old- fashioned tastes, a constant passion that has led the Clementi team to focus all their attention on customers and their needs.  The continuous activity of research and development, carried out in the company laboratory, has made the manufacturing of high quality, high performance and high comfort products possible.    In fact, cooking with a Clementi oven means tasting and enjoying the genuine fragrances typical of firewood-cooked food.

MODE CONCRETE is so excited to be the exclusive dealers in BC, please contact us more information.

Eating Al Fresco in the Okanagan

Al Fresco dining is eating outside (from the Italian words "al fresco" = outside, at a fresh temperature).

If you enjoy eating al fresco, you can add another valuable dimension to your home by installing an Outdoor Kitchen.  An outdoor kitchen is the ultimate feature for any chef or person that loves to entertain. Whether its a wood-fired pizza or a cold glass of wine served from your outdoor fridge, an outdoor kitchen can transform the way your family eats and lives.

MODE CONCRETE is flexible, creative and experienced in designing outdoor kitchens to suit your needs. Whatever your vision, we are your one stop shop for outdoor kitchens and all the complimentary elements to go with it: decks and pergolas, outdoor rooms, and landscaping ideas. Before commencing any work, we will provide easy to understand plans and pricing so you know exactly what you will get from your outdoor kitchen.

MODE CONCRETE specializes in creating and designing luxury outdoor kitchens, for both the residential or commercial outdoor living space.  We are getting really busy this time of year, lots of people are planning and designing their outdoor kitchens.  Make sure you plan ahead, use a reputable contractor, and start planning now to make sure you can use you start eating and cooking al fresco as soon as the sun starts to shine.

Stunning Outdoor Fireplaces, Firepits, Firetables

Our newest obsession, fire features -- fire features -- fire features. Spring has sprung, lets get outside and enjoy our yards!!!  These outdoor fireplaces and firetables take the bite out of the cooler weather right now, but still let you enjoy our gorgeous lake views that we love so much in the Okanagan.  Below are some inspiring videos and pictures, of some great design options when incorporating an outdoor gas fire feature into your outdoor living space, all available for order through MODE CONCRETE.

Complete customization is available for your project - whether you simply want a fire feature, or a complete outdoor living oasis, MODE CONCRETE are the outdoor and custom concrete experts in the Okanagan.  MODE has modern ideas to optimize your outdoor space and only carries the best products on the market.  Trust us - we've done our research; we only carry the most beautiful, design worthy, enviable products available.  

One of our favorites, is the Regency Outdoor Fire Feature line (all can be ordered through MODE CONCRETE).  All products come with warranties, of course, delivered to your home, and we can take care of arranging everything for the installation if needed.  Please inquire for more information on ordering and product availability.  Everything we supply and create can be 100% customized to your project.

The Regency Outdoor Gas Fireplace collection offers a sleek, artistic styling to complement today’s modern outdoor living spaces. Whether you are looking for a tranquil retreat or a lively background to entertain, the versatility of the Regency outdoor collection creates an endless number of possibilities for your outdoor oasis. Designed to amaze, built to last, the Regency outdoor fireplace collection is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression and leave you toasty roasty.

Cool and Modern Concrete Floors

If you want ultra-modern style and major design impact, consider concrete floors - the flooring for the stylish at heart.  Concrete floors give a super-modern look, industrial look - and like freckles, concrete floors help to camouflage wear as it gets older.  With concrete we embrace and look forward to variations, irregularities, and the patina that develops with wear over time.

There are good reasons why interior designers often choose concrete for their most cutting edge spaces. Stained, colored, textured or smooth, concrete boasts limitless design options. It provides a blank canvas upon which homeowners can leave their mark.  But beyond the design advantages, these surfaces are low maintenance and they blend seamlessly with the architectural aesthetics of various design styles.

Above is a picture of a concrete floor that MODE CONCRETE created

Concrete Flooring Benefits:

• STYLISH - Undeniably gorgeous, original, one of kind and a piece of art. Homeowners love their concrete floors for their personality. Some owners opt for aesthetic simplicity, while others take advantage of the broad choice of colors and textures available.
• ENERGY EFFICIENCY - Concrete floors can help you save energy. They feel cooler in the summer, so there is less of a need to use air conditioning. During the winter, concrete floors absorb the heat from the sun, helping to keep your home warm. For those with radiant-heated floors, concrete is the best flooring surface to maximize heat conduction and minimize energy usage.  Some worry that a concrete floor will be cold and hard on their feet. The truth is that finished concrete floors are no colder or hard-feeling as other common flooring types like ceramic tiles, stone and marble.
• SUSTAINABILITY - Using concrete floors helps to minimize waste, unlike other types of flooring, such as carpet, which creates waste from padding and carpet scraps. Also, concrete does not contain the harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that many synthetic carpets do.
• NON SLIP SURFACE - Especially with an added glossy finish, you would think concrete floors would be slippery. But the truth is that as long as your floor is installed by a professional, it should not be slippery. Standard practice and appropriate top coats, ensure that a non-slip additive is applied to the final finish of the floor.
• DURABILITY - If they are properly installed and maintained, concrete floors rarely need replacement and there is virtually no maintenance with concrete floors.
• LOW MAINTENANCE - Maintenance is simple. Just vacuum or sweep and follow up with a damp mop. The amount of traffic your floors receive will determine the amount of maintenance it will need. A concrete floor with normal traffic will probably need a reapplication of the finish every 2-3 years. Keep in mind that concrete is the most abrasive-resistant and durable floor. Proper installation also means that you won't have to worry about moisture vapors. Vapor barriers should be installed under the concrete slab to block moisture and dampness. Keep in mind that hiring a professional concrete floor installer is the best way to ensure that you won't have problems later.
• COST - Some considerations; size of job, detail (is it a basic application of stain or dye or more detailed design), preparation requirements, time frame, products and materials used (hardware store brand or professional grade) and finally, the experience level of the installer (a more experienced professional concrete artist/craftsman will charge more).

And another picture of a concrete floor that MODE CONCRETE created.