Outdoor concrete table with built-in drink holders by Decking Around Inc., David Jefferson | Concrete Exchange

Billiards-Inspired Outdoor Concrete Table

Taking a Cue Taking his cue from the business that commissioned the table, Jefferson, president of Decking Around, Inc. of Napa, California, created an outdoor picnic table that serves not only as a gathering place for customers but also as a conversation piece. People who see the table marvel that, though it looks like a conventional billiard table, it is, …

Wood-finished concrete countertop by JM Lifestyles | Concrete Exchange

Wood Finish Concrete Countertop

Art of Illusion The owners of this historic farmhouse are used to guests admiring their beautiful kitchen with its wood counters and leather island tops—but the admiration turns into amazement when guests learn that they’re actually looking at concrete! While the clients sought a distressed wood look and feel, they understood that it is difficult to clean and less than …

Concrete bar by Cody Carpenter | Concrete Exchange

Concrete Bar in Phoenix, AZ

Concrete Hero Cody Carpenter was awarded Best of Show, Best Bath, Best Integral Sink, and Best Fireplace in the 2012 Concrete Exchange Circle of Distinction Design Challenge. Dominating the competition this year with the Best of Show and three Best in Category winning projects, Carpenter also received four honorable mentions in the Outdoor Living, Furniture, and Sculpture categories. Design + Expertise …

Concrete bar by Reaching Quiet Design, Eric Boyd | Concrete Exchange

Art Gallery and Wine Cave Concrete Bar Countertop

Concrete Art Simplicity enhances beauty at Gallery Twenty-Two, the venue for a recent, striking installment by designer Eric Boyd of Reaching Quiet Design in Charlotte, NC. For his first solo commercial design commission, Boyd was asked to create a wine bar for the up-and-coming art gallery that would be aesthetically pleasing yet understated at the same time. Boyd succeeded in …

Concrete wall with water feature by The Ranch Design Group, Darron Endo |Concrete Exchange

Backyard Oasis with Concrete Water Wall

Center Stage Darren Endo and Leah Sheely’s concrete water wall is located in Walnut Creek, CA. The base is made from sacked concrete and was poured-in-place. The walls are made using Stone colored CX Pro-Formula Concrete Countertop All-Weather Mix and the center piece is made using SureCrete D-FRC with Stone CX SmartColor pigment and has small handmade ceramic tiles at the …

Concrete countertops and concrete kitchen island with under-lighting by Reaching Quiet Design | Concrete Exchange

Concrete Island with Under-Counter LED Lighting

Courtside Island This concrete kitchen island, designed and fabricated by Reaching Quiet Design’s Eric Boyd, embodies a homeowner’s dream—clean lines, modern look, and a functional kitchen centerpiece at which guests can gather, talk, and enjoy a drink. It’s fun, too; with a simple touch, its LED lighting system sets the island aglow. Boyd needed to integrate a light sensor into …

Outdoor concrete living area with concrete firepit | Concrete Exchange

Modern Concrete Patio is an Urban Retreat

Urban Oasis Small, narrow backyards can make designing for the space a challenge. Undaunted, Brian McLean, Terry Walsh and Ciaran Lynch of Throwing Rock Studio, used their expertise to transform a confined, San Francisco outdoor area into an airy, urban oasis. Concrete was the medium of choice because of its longevity and versatility, in addition to the client’s appreciation for …

Concrete bird feeder by John Newbold, Newbold Stone | Concrete Exchange

Mid-Century Modern Inspired Concrete Bird Feeder

For The Birds Utilizing his years of experience with concrete, Newbold, owner of Newbold Stone in Austin, Texas, created a simple and modern object that showcases the beauty and versatility of the material. Enhanced with recycled glass, his concrete birdfeeder recalls a mid-20th Century aesthetic while declaring itself an object of contemporary sustainability. Project Objective + Client Feedback Newbold’s concrete …

Concrete and glass outdoor wall by Concrete and Clay, Gary Day | Concrete Exchange

Concrete Garden Wall

Wall Art After 4 months Gary Day completed his concrete garden wall project in Pasadena, CA. he used hand-made tiles, stacked glass sheets, cedar wood, and CX Pro-Formula Concrete Countertop Mix in Stone, Evergreen and Sand colors. With a mastery of materials and a sense of fun, Gary has created a playful garden show-stopper that is both beautiful and functional. …

Concrete and wood coffee table by Newbold Stone, John Newbold | Concrete Exchange

Concrete Coffee Table

Café Au Lait John Newbold’s Coffee and Cream was awarded Best Furniture in the 2011 Concrete Exchange Circle of Distinction Design Challenge. Project Objective + Client Feedback The clients are designers and were looking for a living room centerpiece that would simultaneously serve as a visual focal point and enhance social interactions. They were also interested in using the coffee …

Concrete and wood bench by Eleven39design, Don Welsh | Concrete Exchange

Acacia Wood, Reclaimed Teak and Concrete Bench

Benchmark Don Welsh received the first-ever award in the competition’s New Member category, an award created to showcase the efforts of artisans new to the field of concrete fabrication. He has been working with concrete for only about a year. His Hygeia Bench not only met and exceeded client expectations, it captured the attention of the competition’s judges for its …

Wood and concrete coffee table by Sticks + Stones, Yves St. Hilaire | Concrete Exchange

Wood and Concrete Coffee Table

Coffee, Anyone? Yves St. Hilaire’s Calvin Coffee Table was awarded Best Furniture in the 2012 Concrete Exchange Circle of Distinction Design Challenge. This beautiful and functional table demonstrates the perfect combination of concrete and wood, with both materials shown to their best advantage. Project Objective + Client Feedback What was the main objective of the project? Yves: The underlying concept …

Outdoor concrete fire table by Ancuba, Dania Andrade | Concrete Exchange

Highly-Polished Outdoor Concrete Fire Table

Lemons to Lemonade This concrete fire table was made with CX Pro-Formula Concrete Countertop Mix Olive and has a grade 316 stainless steel burner and pan. It took around 3 weeks to complete and weighs over 1,000 lbs. A happy accident combined with Dania Andrade’s creativity and experience with concrete produced an amazing outdoor fire pit and a very happy client. …

Concrete desk by Made by Wood, Paul Wood | Concrete Exchange

Concrete Desk Overlooking the Manhattan Skyline

Concrete Carrot Paul Wood’s Concrete Carrot Desk took 10 weeks to complete and is located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY. It weighs over 1,000 lbs and was made with CX Platinum Pro-Formula Concrete Countertop Mix with etched glass doors and steel frame. It was awarded a Presidents’ Award in the 2012 Concrete Exchange Circle of Distinction Design Challenge by Concrete Exchange …

Wrap-around fireplace by Sticks + Stones, Yves St. Hilaire | Concrete Exchange

Wrap-Around Concrete Fireplace Surround

Hearth Throb Yves St. Hilaire’s Wrap-around Fireplace was awarded Best Fireplace in the 2011 Concrete Exchange Circle of Distinction Design Challenge. St. Hilaire has been working with decorative concrete for over four years and recently re-branded his company, creating Sticks + Stones Furniture, located in British Columbia, to better encompass the variety of work the studio creates, including countertops, fireplaces, …

Concrete wall sculpture by Kerr Concrete Design, Andrew Kerr | Concrete Exchange

Ceramic and Concrete Wall Art

Concrete Collaboration Concrete and ceramics come together to form an organic yet sleek result in this unique art piece. Now hanging in a home in Chicago, it was crafted in Evanston, IL by Andrew Kerr of Kerr Concrete Designs and Joanna Kramer, a ceramic artist. Kerr employed concrete for this sculpture because of its capability to produce “larger, more powerful …

White Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Sink by Caio Paagman | Concrete Exchange

Integral Concrete Sink

Star Power Using both nature and her own imagination as references, Paagman crafted an organic and timeless concrete piece that exemplifies her artistic motivation: “Planet earth awakened me and strengthened my belief that the sky is the limit and that one must go with the flow,” she explained. Project Objective + Client Feedback Paagman is inspired by nature and the …

Concrete ramp sink by Concrete Zen, Brian Sieffert | Concrete Exchange

Platinum Minimalist Concrete Ramp Sink

Artfully Inclined Transforming a gaudy wall-papered 1970’s powder room into a contemporary oasis, Sieffert of Concrete Zen delivered a spectacular vanity that is much more like a small interior water feature than a conventional sink. Water falls from a minimalistic faucet down the long, sloped Platinum-colored concrete ramp sink into a narrow drain slot at the other end. Deceptively simple-looking, …

Outdoor sculptural concrete firebowl by Sticks + Stones, Yves St. Hilaire | Concrete Exchange

Concrete Fire Bowl with Multiple Sloping Curves

Fire Power Yves St. Hilaire created this unique concrete sculptural fire bowl in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Working with a tight deadline while taking on a uniquely creative project, St. Hilaire, owner of Sticks + Stones Furniture, created this award-winning sculpture with a little help and a lot of determination. Project Objective + Client Feedback The designer of the concrete …

Concrete Bathtub Surround and Countertops

Bath Master A perfect balance of design and materials, this modern bath is washed in natural light and yet bold and monumental in form. Large, superbly crafted pieces of concrete establish a dramatic presence of stately mass in this residence. The feather grey concrete bathtub surround, vanity counter, and shower bench all add to the cool and serene feel of …

Modern farmhouse concrete kitchen by JM Lifestyles | Concrete Exchange

Modern Farmhouse Concrete Kitchen

Tailor-Made Jeff Kudrick, Project Manager of JM Lifestyles of Randolph, NJ, utilized his twenty years of experience in decorative concrete to create an extraordinarily sleek kitchen showcasing the possibilities of large-scale interior concrete, creating a warm atmosphere and modern aesthetic in this Pennsylvania farm house. Project Objective + Client Feedback To enhance the minimalist style of their kitchen, the clients …