Can’t comment on concrete counters (except that there’s some nice grey quartz’s that might be more .. robust options)

Will say:

- your fridge prolly shouldn’t be up against a wall like it’s drawn

- with a 4’ aisle behind the island, you prolly don’t have space for even shallow lowers

- how are you going to vent your cooktop? (How big is your stove?!)

I'd recommend searching here (and elsewhere) for threads on concrete countertops. I recall reading that they're pretty porous and will stain easily if not sealed well. I've thought of that recently when looking at stains a few leaves make on a sidewalk. You may be a super-careful cook who'll be good about sealing regularly, but you definitely should know what you're getting into before taking the plunge. You'll likely need a spacer between the fridge and the wall so the door can open fully, but I'm not sure what damiarain means about shallow lowers. EDIT: oops, didn't read the part about shallow cabinets under the window. sorry!

Damiarain is correct. With 4’ between edge of island and window wall, You will not have room for cabinets, even at 12” deep. 12” cabinets will leave you with 34 1/2” (1 1/2” overhang) for a walkway with stools in it. Take away 18-24” when somebody is sitting there and there’s little to no space for passing. That will push traffic right through the cooking zone.

The refrigerator as drawn will only open if it’s a top/bottom model that opens toward the wall.

Additionally, its generally considered bad design to have the sink and cooktop back to back, since those are the most likely places for standing, and you’re guaranteed to have bum-to-bum cooking.

Ditto questions about the range and vent.

Most complaints around concrete countertops are oil stains, especially spatters around the cooktop.

I imagine it’s kind of like marble. Good sealing and not minding imperfections are prerequisites.

Buy some solid surface counter tops.

+1 on the comment about the fridge next to the wall. The owners manual should include a specification about how much clearance is needed to full open the door (and still be able to open drawers inside).

Also, no comment yet on how you’ll vent your giant cooktop - will it go through the ceiling/roof? Have you found a suitable vent and makeup air?

I’m not sure I’d want the sink closer to the edge... obvs tricky trying to get all the pieces working together. Is this a renovation of the existing kitchen or an extension/addition?

Could the wine fridge be moved into the dining room (under a nice serving/buffet area) along the left side wall?