A new trend that is growing in popularity in the kitchen design world is installing concrete countertops.This can be relatively inexpensive to do and result in an innovative and fresh feel to kitchens, according to the State.Fu-Tung Cheng, a kitchen designer who is leading the way in the use of concrete in the room, has suggested that it is relatively easy to install concrete countertops and has released a new book called Concrete Countertops Made Simple.In addition, the project of creating concrete surfaces in the kitchen can also have green benefits.However, new research from Halifax General Insurance has found that people are becoming less confident about installing new items in the kitchen themselves.Nearly half of UK householders have admitted that they are not as handy around the house as their parents generation were.Nevertheless, 34 per cent of people in the UK are preparing to embark on DIY tasks around the home over the Easter weekend.