Cheers to a New Year: Concrete Trends for 2023
Explore decorative floors, building methods, and more this year
Cheers to 2023! A new year is a great time to think about all the special home projects you want to accomplish. If you’ve got some in mind, why not consider concrete as your medium? It’s versatile and affordable, and Mathews Readymix has some ideas for you. Check out these Concrete Trends for 2023 for inspiration!
White Kitchen Cabinets with Concrete Countertops
Concrete has been a top pick for countertops for years now and is positioned to be even more in demand thanks to the white cabinets and concrete countertop trend. When planning for fresh designs for 2023, many homeowners want the futuristic feel this combo offers in their kitchen. Sleek and minimalist white cabinets pair with equally spare concrete countertops for an ultra-modern look. Aesthetics aside, concrete counters are heat-resistant enough to throw down a baking sheet of crispy bacon potato skins on it. Their longevity is legendary, and they’ll last your lifetime (and maybe a pet spotted turtle’s lifetime, too.) Plus, since it’s considered a premium surface, concrete will help improve the resale value of any home.
Colored Concrete Floors
Another fun trend for 2023 is colored or stained concrete floors. Concrete is super versatile since it can be stained or have pigment added to it to mimic natural materials and more. For example, concrete can be colored and textured to look like wood flooring. Feeling nostalgic for old-timey soda fountains? Go retro and try out a black and white checkered pattern. It’s a great way to bring a vintage vibe to kitchens, entryways, bathrooms, and more. Don’t forget about cement tiles, another top pick for the year. Homeowners have already been snapping up brightly-colored patterned versions, from kitchen backsplashes to utility room floors. Not only do these tiles have a mike-dropping finish, but they’re also simple to install.
Concrete Tilt-Up Building Trends
Tilt-up construction is an old-is-new-again trend in the concrete industry. This kind of construction has been around for over 100 years and utilizes concrete slabs “tilted up” to form the walls of structures. Prized for its durability and strength, tilt-up construction creates fire-resistant buildings with four-hour fire ratings which can withstand wind speeds of around 175 mph. It’s also a cost-effective method of construction since it’s quick to erect. Depending on the scale of the project, tilt-up can take mere days to assemble walls and the roof.
Get Concrete Results in 2023
Want to pave the way for your concrete projects? Talk to Mathews Readymix. As a ready-mixed concrete provider, we offer quality concrete and services. We handle residential, and commercial projects, public use, and specialty applications. Find out how we can help you get concrete results in 2023!