Modern Kitchen with Concrete Countertops - made in the Okanagan by MODE CONCRETE

Another project completed by MODE CONCRETE for our clients in Vernon. Check out those views, wouldn't it be lovely to wake up here every morning, make a coffee and be spellbound by all that gorgeous Canadian speldor?  Superb design choices, wonderful clients and a stunning view... we love everything about this house!  The concrete countertops that we created for them, is the perfect finishing touch to an amazingly designed kitchen.

For this countertop we added black pigment to the concrete, to integrally color the concrete product mix.

MODE CONCRETE specializes in creating custom concrete countertops and we can customize the concrete in a multitude of ways, to perfectly fit within your space.  As for cleaning and maintaining, like most countertops, a mild soap and a cloth are all that should be used for routine cleanup. Be sure to avoid harsh cleansers or anything abrasive.

We recently joined houzz, and it has some amazing ideas if you are needed some design inspiration check out this site!  Here is our MODE CONCRETE Houzz profile.  Here are some articles from Houzz about concrete countertops...  Kitchen Counters: Concrete, the Nearly Indestructible Option and Amazing Ways with Concrete Countertops.

We also can assist you refinishing or maintaining your existing concrete countertop, concrete floors and any decorative concrete surface.  Contact us today for more details on our services.  

Be Bedazzled... with Concrete Terrazzo!

Really... did we just say bedazzled out loud?  You should try and rhyme anything to terrazzo (suggestions welcome!)...

Terrazzo is an ancient artistic creation, consisting of chips of glass, marble, or similar material fixed in tinted cement or concrete, then ground and polished to down. Terrazzo is a highly durable concrete material great for flooring, tiles, countertops, fireplace surrounds.  It is especially great when applied in high traffic installations for its resilience and longevity. The composition of terrazzo allows you to incorporate post-consumer and pre-consumer recyclables like glass, marble and cement.  We can even add glow rock dust...  it's probably our favorite additive!

Many of the available aggregates and additives are locally recycled post-consumer glass. Rather than recycling glass by melting it down, we are always environmentally conscious when choosing recycled aggregate whenever possible.  Look at all these colors available...

Here are some terazzo pros and cons for you to consider:
PROS - elegant, unique, durable, easy maintenance, customizable, hand crafted
CONS - cost, cold, no cushion (for sound), usually requires professional contractors

Terrazzo floors date back to the Renaissance and were invented by the Venetians. The Italians used terrazzo floors in cathedrals and other grand places. Did you know that Michelangelo had terrazzo floors installed when he was working on St Peter’s Basilica, ooh la la. Terrazzo floors are often referred to as 'Venetian mosaic', due to their appearance.

Our conclusion on terrazzo - Why doesn't everyone have terrazzo?!  MODE CONCRETE recently traveled to Vancouver (for the IDS West) and stayed at the MODA Hotel, they have gorgeous restored 100 yr old terrazzo mosaic floors that inspired us to create another article about their long term beauty!  If ever in Vancouver, go to the Uva Wine Bar (in the MODA Hotel) and check out the stunning floors... totally drool worthy.  And maybe grab a drink, since you're there anyways...  We would've taken pictures, but how weird would laying on the floor be?  It would appear pretty weird, I'm guessing.

We have always had an obsession with terrazzo, call us for more information or a free estimate. MODE CONCRETE is a concrete design firm specializing in hand cast and artisan created pieces.

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.