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Contemporary Kitchen with Recycled Glass Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Complete Home Renovation- Cottage Transformed to Urban Chic Oasis
Complete Home Renovation- Cottage Transformed to Urban Chic Oasis
'g' Green Design Center'g' Green Design Center
Complete Home Renovation- Cottage Transformed to Urban Chic Oasis - 50 Shades of Green In this top to bottom remodel, ‘g’ transformed this simple ranch into a stunning contemporary with an open floor plan in 50 Shades of Green – and many, many tones of grey. From the whitewashed kitchen cabinets, to the grey cork floor, bathroom tiling, and recycled glass counters, everything in the home is sustainable, stylish and comes together in a sleek arrangement of subtle tones. The horizontal wall cabinets open up on a pneumatic hinge adding interesting lines to the kitchen as it looks over the dining and living rooms. In the bathrooms and bedrooms, the bamboo floors and textured tiling all lend to this relaxing yet elegant setting. Cutrona Photography Canyon Creek Cabinetry
San Rafael, CA Kitchen From Traditional to Contemporary
San Rafael, CA Kitchen From Traditional to Contemporary
Uhrich DesignUhrich Design
Clients' dreams come true with the new contemporary kitchen. Countertops are recycled glass by Vetrazzo "Mille Fiori". Horizontal quarter sawn oak cabinets along with stainless steel add to the contemporary, colorful vibe.
Village Park Eco Home
Village Park Eco Home
BGI DesignBGI Design
This kitchen includes some of the latest trends in both kitchen appliances and tile. The accent tile over the induction cooktop is a glass organic leaf design that compliments the glass subway field tile. Michael Hunter Photography
Blue Custom Colonial
Blue Custom Colonial
Royal Kitchens & BathsRoyal Kitchens & Baths
Royal Kitchen Corp
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass countertops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic flooring and an island.
IceStone Moroccan Red
IceStone Moroccan Red
IceStoneIceStone
Moroccan Red island and counters. Photo courtesy of Brett Drury
Inspiration for a contemporary galley kitchen in New York with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Periscope House - Transformational Addition
Periscope House - Transformational Addition
Nicholas Design CollaborativeNicholas Design Collaborative
Kitchen Photo: Van Inwegen Digital Arts
Medium sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, recycled glass countertops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, concrete flooring and an island.
MODERN KITCHEN WITH VETRAZZO AND THINK GLASS COUNTERTOPS
MODERN KITCHEN WITH VETRAZZO AND THINK GLASS COUNTERTOPS
Julie Bradshaw BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLCJulie Bradshaw BRADSHAW DESIGNS LLC
Bright modern kitchen.
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Austin with recycled glass countertops, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback and stainless steel appliances.
Recycled Glass Countertop and Custom Cherry Cabinets
Recycled Glass Countertop and Custom Cherry Cabinets
Sitka ProjectsSitka Projects
Ash Creek Photography
This is an example of a contemporary galley enclosed kitchen in Portland with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and no island.
Recycled Glass Kitchen
Recycled Glass Kitchen
TreeHouseTreeHouse
Executive Cabinets Vetrazzo Countertop Caesarstone Countertop Legacy Glass Tile 2x4 in "Moonlight" Backsplash
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary single-wall kitchen/diner in Dallas with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
Deep River PartnersDeep River Partners
Photo: Doug Edmonds
This is an example of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, black splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring and an island.
Contemporary Kitchen
Contemporary Kitchen
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Portland with a belfast sink, recycled glass countertops and blue splashback.
Green Living - Los Gatos Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
Green Living - Los Gatos Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
Shannon DemmaShannon Demma
Beautiful kitchen remodel that includes bamboo cabinets, recycled glass countertops, recycled glass tile backsplash, and many wonderful amenities for organizing.
Cabinet Refacing and Countertops
Cabinet Refacing and Countertops
GRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS OF WICHITAGRANITE TRANSFORMATIONS OF WICHITA
Red Recycled Glass countertops
Contemporary kitchen/diner in Wichita with an island, flat-panel cabinets, recycled glass countertops and red splashback.
arington kitchen
arington kitchen
place architecture:designplace architecture:design
Opening the wall between the existing living room and kitchen allows for an easy flow into the new kitchen addition. The sun-filled breakfast area offers an open view to the client's gardens and reconfigured terrace. The tall ceiling, that slopes upward, and the high windows create an abundance of day-light. A new electrical outlet is placed in the kitchen floor, for phase two, if the client should decide to install a permanent island, in the future. In the meanwhile, a temporary island, with storage shelves under the countertop, was purchased. Another cost-saver is open-shelving instead of upper cabinets.
Galley Kitchen
Galley Kitchen
Mean DesignMean Design
I love the recessed refrigerator. We did it because the recessed space was already there (original design necessitated that move because of the entry into the kitchen); but I think I may work that into a signature style...
Tile Products - Back Splashes
Tile Products - Back Splashes
DeGraaf InteriorsDeGraaf Interiors
Contact DeGraaf Interiors for more information
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary kitchen in Grand Rapids with a double-bowl sink, black cabinets, recycled glass countertops, white splashback, metal splashback and white worktops.
Warm Modern - Upper Northwest DC
Warm Modern - Upper Northwest DC
Amicus Green Building CenterAmicus Green Building Center
Credit: Amicus Green Building Center Cabinets: Birdseye Maple with no added formaldehyde, no VOCs, Greenguard for Schools certified
This is an example of a small contemporary u-shaped enclosed kitchen in DC Metro with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, recycled glass countertops, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, cork flooring and no island.
Bright and Colorful Kitchen and Living Space
Bright and Colorful Kitchen and Living Space
Bee Studios DesignBee Studios Design
Rickie Agapito, Agapito Online
Photo of a large contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Tampa with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain flooring and an island.
Kitchen with Skylight Detail
Kitchen with Skylight Detail
RemodelWestRemodelWest
The need for natural light drove the design of this space. The skylight detail became integral part of the design to satisfy the need the of natural light while creating a modern aesthetic as well as a stunning architectural detail. To keep the lights and pendants centered on the island, we designed a pattern of openings and blocking to allow fixtures to mount at the correct spots along the island span. Photo Credit: Ali Atri Photography
Vetrazzo Millefiori Recycled Glass Islands
Vetrazzo Millefiori Recycled Glass Islands
UserUser
This island top was made with Recycled glass and concrete, the color choice was called Millefiori which means 1000 colors in Italian. The top is durable enough for the abuse of hot pans and cutting on it..after all it is just concrete and glass. For more information contact me and mention you found me on houzz for a special gift. 727-527-0206

Contemporary Kitchen with Recycled Glass Countertops Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful contemporary kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of contemporary kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of contemporary photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of contemporary kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own contemporary kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your contemporary kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small contemporary kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some contemporary kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What contemporary kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your contemporary kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small contemporary spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and contemporary kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and contemporary accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of contemporary kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your contemporary kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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