Kitchen with Glass Worktops and Tile Countertops Ideas and Designs

Welcome to the kitchen. The contrast between the orange accents and dark cabinets make this design truly unique. Who’d have thought you could incorporate the colour orange so easily into your décor? The minimal design of the cabinets make this nifty kitchen the perfect place to cook up a storm with everything you need in one place!

Iwe-house

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キッチン
Design ideas for a medium sized modern galley open plan kitchen in Nagoya with beige cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, an island and white worktops.

Reforma integral en El Carmen

GOSENDE NAVARRO · studio

Una cocina pensada para cubrir altas necesidades en un espacio de reducidas dimensiones. Todo lo necesario para el día a día diseñado de forma que quede integrado en un espacio mixto de salón - estudio.

Composition graphique

Épicène

conception agence Épicène photos Bertrand Fompeyrine
Photo of a medium sized scandi single-wall open plan kitchen in Paris with an integrated sink, beaded cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, grey splashback, integrated appliances, terracotta flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Strathmore Whole House

The Kitchen Design Centre

Large traditional l-shaped open plan kitchen in Melbourne with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, porcelain splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.

Гостевой дом-баня. 1 этаж. Кухня

Эдуард Григорьев & Алла Григорьева

Эдуард Григорьев, Алла Григорьева
Photo of a rural single-wall open plan kitchen in Moscow with blue cabinets, tile countertops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, porcelain flooring, a built-in sink, recessed-panel cabinets, a breakfast bar and beige floors.

IKEA Kitchen remodel with eco-glass countertops

John Webb Construction and Design

contemporary design, IKEA cabinets, LVT grouted flooring, and eco-glass countertop with fused glass island glass bar top is the scope for this remodel. This beautiful remodel combine a clients lifestyle of entertaining and brought in some sophistication to the existing space. This is a great place to entertain for the holidays or watch over the kids completing homework while dinner is being cooked.

Coastal Style

Treefrog Design

Photography by Amy Birrer This lovely beach cabin was completely remodeled to add more space and make it a bit more functional. Many vintage pieces were reused in keeping with the vintage of the space. We carved out new space in this beach cabin kitchen, bathroom and laundry area that was nonexistent in the previous layout. The original drainboard sink and gas range were incorporated into the new design as well as the reused door on the small reach-in pantry. The white tile countertop is trimmed in nautical rope detail and the backsplash incorporates subtle elements from the sea framed in beach glass colors. The client even chose light fixtures reminiscent of bulkhead lamps. The bathroom doubles as a laundry area and is painted in blue and white with the same cream painted cabinets and countetop tile as the kitchen. We used a slightly different backsplash and glass pattern here and classic plumbing fixtures.

Stonepeak Plane Large Format Tile

Mo Stone, Inc.

Large format tile countertops installed with a mitered edge and zero radius sink. Color is Calcutta Marble. Photos by Mo Stone, Inc.
Photo of a large contemporary kitchen in Other with tile countertops.

Whatcom County Contemporary Farmhouse Interior Design

Austin-Murphy Design

Austin-Murphy Design
This is an example of a classic u-shaped open plan kitchen in Seattle with a built-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, red splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Poplar and Walnut Kitchen Cabinets

Gray Fox Design Works

Aaron Johnston
Inspiration for a medium sized farmhouse l-shaped kitchen/diner in DC Metro with a belfast sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, tile countertops, white appliances, ceramic flooring and no island.

French Country, Brookhaven

San Luis Kitchen Co.

French country styling is expressed here with the rustic plaster hood, muted colors and mullioned glass doors. The bountiful harvest mural and deco tiles (hand-painted in France with a crackle glaze!) are the epitome of country -- further accented by the faux window painting and yellow flower garland. (The faux window is hiding an oddly placed electronic controls.) Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry, Brookhaven's Pelham Manor

Grogan Residence - Linden Estates

Arjay Builders Inc.

Home built by Arjay Builders Inc.
Inspiration for an expansive rustic u-shaped kitchen/diner in Omaha with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, tile countertops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine flooring and an island.

Vintage Craftsman

The Home Co.

BrightRoomSF Photography San Francisco Marcell Puzsar
Photo of a small traditional u-shaped enclosed kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, tile countertops, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, white appliances, an island and turquoise worktops.

Green Street

Anyon Design

Inspiration for a contemporary open plan kitchen in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, glass sheet splashback, white cabinets, white splashback, glass worktops and integrated appliances.

Bloomfield Renovation

Tutto Interiors

Complete restructure of this lower level. This space was a 2nd bedroom that proved to be the perfect space for this galley kitchen which holds all that a full kitchen has. ....John Carlson Photography

Ten Broeck Farm - Winter 2013, Ellensberg WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

View to kitchen from dining area. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a medium sized country u-shaped enclosed kitchen in Seattle with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, multi-coloured splashback, integrated appliances, a submerged sink, tile countertops, medium hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Orinda Residence

Strening Architects

This project was a residence for a young couple starting a new family. The site was a spectacular hilltop site within minutes of downtown. The client wished for a home that could serve as their foundation for the next 30 years. With this in mind we placed a large emphasis on the designing the kitchen as the heart of the home. We rebuilt the rear of the house to incorporate an open and airy kitchen – designing a space that would serve as the nerve center of their lives. Bringing in natural light, views and access to the outdoors was essential to make this work for the clients. We then reconfigured the rest of the house to more accurately reflect the process of their daily life. Photography: Emily Hagopian

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Another view of the dramatic kitchen shows the red walls continuing around the room and pointing the way to a formal dining room. The distressed white cabinets and delft-style tile backsplash with white tiled countertops exude a clean European flair. A shapely custom range hood above the cooktop displays matching tiles and ties the components together while the white appliances allow for uninterrupted flow with the cabinetry. A custom refrigerator panel further adds to the clean lines.

Modern Kitchen

Archipelago Hawaii Luxury Home Designs

Photo of a contemporary kitchen in Hawaii with glass-front cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, dark wood cabinets, glass worktops and glass sheet splashback.

Kitchen with Glass Worktops and Tile Countertops Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of 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 photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of 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 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 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 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 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 kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your 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 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 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 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 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 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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