After staining concrete chocolate brown, we added the Bamboo MonogrammedWelcome Mat , just in time for huge traffic of wedding reception.   With a brick surround of the small porch, we added stained concrete block containers with Rosemary & pansies!  Exactly the look the client wanted. 

Pros: Price, classic look, heavy,  stable, very attractive 
Cons: Sheds, however this well more than likely cease after use