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Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Recycled Glass Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Modern Home in Carrboro
Modern Home in Carrboro
WilkinsonWilkinson
Brooke Roberson Photography
This is an example of a medium sized modern l-shaped kitchen/diner in Raleigh with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Green Goods
Green Goods
Green GoodsGreen Goods
Design by Heather Tissue; construction by Green Goods Kitchen remodel featuring carmelized strand woven bamboo plywood, maple plywood and paint grade cabinets, custom bamboo doors, handmade ceramic tile, custom concrete countertops
Rooms: COOK
Rooms: COOK
Haas Habitats LLCHaas Habitats LLC
Haas Habitat Room: COOK (kitchen) F2FOTO
This is an example of a medium sized rustic kitchen/diner in Burlington with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, stainless steel appliances, concrete flooring, an island and grey floors.
Small Cottage Remodel
Small Cottage Remodel
Design Build San Juan - Design StudioDesign Build San Juan - Design Studio
Kitchen in Seattle with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, green splashback, glass tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, lino flooring and an island.
Creative colorful kitchen in Monterey
Creative colorful kitchen in Monterey
WoodMasterWoodMaster
A mixture of maple, alder, mahogany and metal cabinets. All clear lacquer finish.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern u-shaped kitchen/diner in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, blue splashback, cement tile splashback, white appliances, lino flooring and a breakfast bar.
West 190th St.
West 190th St.
KBR Design & BuildKBR Design & Build
Kitchen Remodel in Upper Manhattan. Mosaic tile back splash with recycled glass counter top. KBR Design & Build
This is an example of a small mediterranean u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, recycled glass countertops, porcelain flooring and a submerged sink.
Bright and Colorful Kitchen and Living Space
Bright and Colorful Kitchen and Living Space
Bee Studios DesignBee Studios Design
Rickie Agapito, Agapito Online
This is an example 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.
Cape Home Addition - Expanding Home and Lifestyle
Cape Home Addition - Expanding Home and Lifestyle
'g' Green Design Center'g' Green Design Center
Green Home Remodel – Clean and Green on a Budget – with Flair Today many families with young children put health and safety first among their priorities for their homes. Young families are often on a budget as well, and need to save in important areas such as energy costs by creating more efficient homes. In this major kitchen remodel and addition project, environmentally sustainable solutions were on top of the wish list producing a wonderfully remodeled home that is clean and green, coming in on time and on budget. ‘g’ Green Design Center was the first and only stop when the homeowners of this mid-sized Cape-style home were looking for assistance. They had a rough idea of the layout they were hoping to create and came to ‘g’ for design and materials. Nicole Goldman, of ‘g’ did the space planning and kitchen design, and worked with Greg Delory of Greg DeLory Home Design for the exterior architectural design and structural design components. All the finishes were selected with ‘g’ and the homeowners. All are sustainable, non-toxic and in the case of the insulation, extremely energy efficient. Beginning in the kitchen, the separating wall between the old kitchen and hallway was removed, creating a large open living space for the family. The existing oak cabinetry was removed and new, plywood and solid wood cabinetry from Canyon Creek, with no-added urea formaldehyde (NAUF) in the glues or finishes was installed. Existing strand woven bamboo which had been recently installed in the adjacent living room, was extended into the new kitchen space, and the new addition that was designed to hold a new dining room, mudroom, and covered porch entry. The same wood was installed in the master bedroom upstairs, creating consistency throughout the home and bringing a serene look throughout. The kitchen cabinetry is in an Alder wood with a natural finish. The countertops are Eco By Cosentino; A Cradle to Cradle manufactured materials of recycled (75%) glass, with natural stone, quartz, resin and pigments, that is a maintenance-free durable product with inherent anti-bacterial qualities. In the first floor bathroom, all recycled-content tiling was utilized from the shower surround, to the flooring, and the same eco-friendly cabinetry and counter surfaces were installed. The similarity of materials from one room creates a cohesive look to the home, and aided in budgetary and scheduling issues throughout the project. Throughout the project UltraTouch insulation was installed following an initial energy audit that availed the homeowners of about $1,500 in rebate funds to implement energy improvements. Whenever ‘g’ Green Design Center begins a project such as a remodel or addition, the first step is to understand the energy situation in the home and integrate the recommended improvements into the project as a whole. Also used throughout were the AFM Safecoat Zero VOC paints which have no fumes, or off gassing and allowed the family to remain in the home during construction and painting without concern for exposure to fumes. Dan Cutrona Photography
Element Surfaces
Element Surfaces
Rust Brothers LLCRust Brothers LLC
Photo of a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen/diner in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island.
Kitchen view from deck
Kitchen view from deck
Thomas Jacobson Construction, IncThomas Jacobson Construction, Inc
Featured on the Northwest Eco Building Guild Tour, this sustainably-built modern four bedroom home features decks on all levels, seamlessly extending the living space to the outdoors. The green roof adds visual interest, while increasing the insulating value, and help achieve the site’s storm water retention requirements. Sean Balko Photography
Køkken eg
Køkken eg
Invita KøkkenerInvita Køkkener
This is an example of a small modern single-wall kitchen/diner in Other with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a single-bowl sink, recycled glass countertops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, white appliances, painted wood flooring and an island.
Charlotte Farmhouse
Charlotte Farmhouse
Classic Home Design + ConstructionClassic Home Design + Construction
Susan Teare
Inspiration for a medium sized rural l-shaped kitchen/diner in Burlington with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, stainless steel appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.
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.
Green Goods
Green Goods
Green GoodsGreen Goods
Design by Heather Tissue; construction by Green Goods Kitchen remodel featuring carmelized strand woven bamboo plywood, maple plywood and paint grade cabinets, custom bamboo doors, handmade ceramic tile, custom concrete countertops
West 190th St.
West 190th St.
KBR Design & BuildKBR Design & Build
Kitchen Remodel in Upper Manhattan. Blue tiled floor and light wood cabinets with recycled glass counter tops. KBR Design & Build
Small mediterranean u-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, recycled glass countertops, porcelain flooring and a submerged sink.
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.
Cape Home Addition - Expanding Home and Lifestyle
Cape Home Addition - Expanding Home and Lifestyle
'g' Green Design Center'g' Green Design Center
Cabinet Detail - Roll out Trays - Green Home Remodel – Clean and Green on a Budget – with Flair Close up shows roll out trays to keep pots and pans close at hand. Today many families with young children put health and safety first among their priorities for their homes. Young families are often on a budget as well, and need to save in important areas such as energy costs by creating more efficient homes. In this major kitchen remodel and addition project, environmentally sustainable solutions were on top of the wish list producing a wonderfully remodeled home that is clean and green, coming in on time and on budget. ‘g’ Green Design Center was the first and only stop when the homeowners of this mid-sized Cape-style home were looking for assistance. They had a rough idea of the layout they were hoping to create and came to ‘g’ for design and materials. Nicole Goldman, of ‘g’ did the space planning and kitchen design, and worked with Greg Delory of Greg DeLory Home Design for the exterior architectural design and structural design components. All the finishes were selected with ‘g’ and the homeowners. All are sustainable, non-toxic and in the case of the insulation, extremely energy efficient. Beginning in the kitchen, the separating wall between the old kitchen and hallway was removed, creating a large open living space for the family. The existing oak cabinetry was removed and new, plywood and solid wood cabinetry from Canyon Creek, with no-added urea formaldehyde (NAUF) in the glues or finishes was installed. Existing strand woven bamboo which had been recently installed in the adjacent living room, was extended into the new kitchen space, and the new addition that was designed to hold a new dining room, mudroom, and covered porch entry. The same wood was installed in the master bedroom upstairs, creating consistency throughout the home and bringing a serene look throughout. The kitchen cabinetry is in an Alder wood with a natural finish. The countertops are Eco By Cosentino; A Cradle to Cradle manufactured materials of recycled (75%) glass, with natural stone, quartz, resin and pigments, that is a maintenance-free durable product with inherent anti-bacterial qualities. In the first floor bathroom, all recycled-content tiling was utilized from the shower surround, to the flooring, and the same eco-friendly cabinetry and counter surfaces were installed. The similarity of materials from one room creates a cohesive look to the home, and aided in budgetary and scheduling issues throughout the project. Throughout the project UltraTouch insulation was installed following an initial energy audit that availed the homeowners of about $1,500 in rebate funds to implement energy improvements. Whenever ‘g’ Green Design Center begins a project such as a remodel or addition, the first step is to understand the energy situation in the home and integrate the recommended improvements into the project as a whole. Also used throughout were the AFM Safecoat Zero VOC paints which have no fumes, or off gassing and allowed the family to remain in the home during construction and painting without concern for exposure to fumes. Dan Cutrona Photography
Eclectic Contemporary
Eclectic Contemporary
Norsk Design-BuildNorsk Design-Build
This project began with the request to update the existing kitchen of this eclectic waterfront home on Puget Sound. The remodel entailed relocating the kitchen from the front of the house where it was limiting the window space to the back of the house overlooking the family room and dining room. We opened up the kitchen with sliding window walls to create a natural connection to the exterior. The bold colors were the owner’s vision, and they wanted the space to be fun and inviting. From the reclaimed barn wood floors to the recycled glass countertops to the Teppanyaki grill on the island and the custom stainless steel cloud hood suspended from the barrel vault ceiling, virtually everything was centered on entertaining.
Wood house
Wood house
Francis Gough Architect IncFrancis Gough Architect Inc
Great room with glass wall
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan kitchen in San Francisco with recycled glass countertops and light wood cabinets.
Topsail Island Beach House - Custom Red Counters and Custom Fountain
Topsail Island Beach House - Custom Red Counters and Custom Fountain
UserUser
Photo © Dustin Peck Photography
This is an example of a contemporary kitchen in Raleigh with recycled glass countertops, stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and an island.

Kitchen with Light Wood Cabinets and Recycled Glass 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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