Creative Concrete Counter & Surface Materials

Spotted at WebUrbanist - We love this great round up of 10 of the most creative countertop & surface materials, particularly the unique applications for concrete. You can read the entire post here - there are 8 other great installations, however we were intrigued by these two concrete applications:

This concrete surface with embedded fiber optics by Liquid Stone Concrete Designs brightens the cool expanse of gray for surfaces. Paired with modern glass and bright steel, it's an innovative look for loft-like spaces.

The Light Transmitting Concrete by LitraCon is reportedly as strong as traditional concrete, but allows light to pass through it to brighten up what would otherwise be dark, dull rooms. We could see this type of surfaced use for walls and floors as well as countertop surfaces, bringing light and interesting dimension to all areas of the home.