Concrete bench tops and decorative concrete pieces are a good idea if you like the solid look. I certainly would not recommend asking a general concreter about a concrete bench for your kitchen. Normally the bad rap that concrete bench tops get are when they are manufactured like a driveway or footpath. Kitchen bench tops require different characteristics. They should be constructed dense (to help prevent staining), flexible (to prevent cracking), lightweight (so can be manufactured off-site). With the materials that are available now, concrete can have all these characteristics. Sealing is another topic for the professionals. There are three different methods of sealing concrete. Penetrating, Topical, or Reactive. Sometimes all three are used to seal a concrete kitchen bench. This is because the way a kitchen bench is used is different to a floor. You are not only trying to prevent staining, you are trying to prevent etching that could occur with acidic foods. There are companies around that specialise in concrete bench tops for kitchens. Try them you may be surprised at the options available for "concrete" bench tops.

Hi Sarah, We love where you're going with your design planning! Fresh Concrete is certainly a stunning colour & design, however, as it is a matt-textured finish, maybe consider finding cabnitery that is a semi-gloss or gloss finish and then consider offset cabinetry timber finish. I have attached an image below for your reference. Hope this helps! Best, Caesarstone Australia

Just wondering if you went for Airy Concrete - we are considering it for our kitchen.

Definitely Aus Joinery Kitchens Pty Ltd. It is all about listening to the client and designing to their needs and the space. In this Kitchen Renovation the client wanted improved cooking functionality with the integration of induction cooktop. The client is very happy with their kitchen space now.