Who would have thought to use a sidewalk as a kitchen countertop? Well, someone did, because the once drab, gray concrete is now an artistic upscale trend in home design.
At least the second decision-maker is there with you two. I have, on several occasions, had to ask a client to bring in the third party - as in, if this person is going to be at the table (and have influence on the decisions made), so to speak, then he or she had better be at the table participating in the process, rather than second guessing us later.-sks05While using decorative concrete inside a home may result in the interior look you seek, it has some disadvantages you should consider: A room with concrete floors can be noisy. Concrete counters are unforgiving when you drop something, and concrete floors can be uncomfortable if you are standing for a long time.RESPONSE 1Since removing an existing concrete slab is a messy and labor- intensive proposition, rather than removing the slab and starting over, it is possible to transform existing concrete by applying an overlay. This overlay is a cement material placed over the existing concrete about 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch thick. The overlay can then be stamped, etched and/or stained to create the look you want."8 Fresh Ideas for Kitchen Backsplashes" features fresh and funky ideas from celebrity designer Scott Sicari to update this kitchen mainstay. "Backsplashes" has consistently ranked among the top search terms since HGTV KitchenDesign launched in January 2006. The eight Webisodes include using innovative materials such as:I have met with a new client three times. She has paid me a retainer to design her kitchen, and each time I meet with her in her home, her best friend is at the meeting. Sometimes she even answers the questions I ask that are directed specifically to the homeowner!Decorative concrete is a trend that started more than a decade ago in California and has spread in popularity across the country. Although it has been around for a while now, it is still expensive and considered a high-end option. Prices are determined by the size of the job and the artistic method requested, but costs can range anywhere from $1 to $20 a square foot. Polishing and acid-staining the existing concrete is typically on the low end while stamping overlays and other decorative resurfacing is on the high-end.If you want it, I suggest that you take it!2. Plan Your BudgetThere is a situation that has developed that I would appreciate some insight on from fellow designers.Getting Started - 10 Steps to a New Kitchen
Architects Ann Robinson and Annie Vernon are the founding principals of Renovation Design Group, www.renovationdesigngroup.com, a local architectural firm specializing in residential remodels.
Author: Ann Robinson
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