L-shaped Kitchen with Recycled Glass Countertops Ideas and Designs

Grand Dunes Condo | Designers Susan Lovelace, Joey LaSalle, & Cassidy Pickens

Kitchen
Design ideas for a large contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, recycled glass countertops, grey splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine flooring.

San Rafael, CA Kitchen From Traditional to Contemporary

Uhrich 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.

Modern Home in Carrboro

Wilkinson

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.

Luxury Custom Design Kitchens by VelArt

Velart Custom Kitchens & Closets

Large modern l-shaped open plan kitchen in Miami with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, recycled glass countertops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island and white worktops.

2012 HGTV Green Home

J Steven Kemp Architect

Photos copyright 2012 Scripps Network, LLC. Used with permission, all rights reserved.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, beige splashback, mosaic tiled splashback, dark hardwood flooring, an island and brown floors.

Complete Home Renovation- Cottage Transformed to Urban Chic Oasis

'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

Bombay Sapphire Recycled Glass

Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens

Inspiration for a small eclectic l-shaped kitchen in Manchester with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass countertops, multi-coloured splashback, no island and multicoloured worktops.

Ellentuck Interiors

Karen Ellentuck. ASID

Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Seattle with recycled glass countertops, stainless steel appliances, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback and metro tiled splashback.

Hampden Avenue

Poulsom Middlehurst Ltd

Adam Scot Images
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass countertops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, no island, white worktops, a submerged sink, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

Riddle me this

Jenny Roush Newman, Designer

Design ideas for a medium sized classic l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a belfast sink, all styles of cabinet, grey cabinets, recycled glass countertops, multi-coloured splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island, brown floors and multicoloured worktops.

Kitchen Installs

Vetrazzo

The coastal theme of this Vero Beach, FL kitchen design makes use of the recycled architectural glass, oyster shells and white marble chips in the Vetrazzo Emerald Coast countertops, skillfully fabricated and installed by Abbate Tile & Marble. A cool green glass backsplash plays off the countertops as well for a perfect beachy decor. Photo Credit: Abbate Tile & Marble

Oasis Blue Kitchen

White Wood Kitchens

This Diamond Cabinetry kitchen designed by White Wood Kitchens reflects the owners' love of Cape Life. The cabinets are maple painted an "Oasis" blue. The countertops are Saravii Curava, which are countertops made out of recycled glass. With stainless steel appliances and a farm sink, this kitchen is perfectly suited for days on Cape Cod. The bathroom includes Versiniti cabinetry, including a vanity and two cabinets for above the sink and the toilet. Builder: McPhee Builders.

Lively Eco-Firendly Kitchen

Green Goods

Inspiration for an eclectic l-shaped kitchen/diner in San Luis Obispo with a submerged sink, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Chatham Kitchen

Kitchen Tech

-Executive shaker 1/4" beaded panel doors in snowbound paired -Curava savii counter tops -Allison Amerock hardware -Dowell D shaped sink in grid -Kohler Bellera faucet in brushed nickle with matching soap dispenser

"Folly Roger" | Folly Beach, SC

GlassEco Surfaces by Fisher Recycling

Large nautical l-shaped open plan kitchen in Charleston with a submerged sink, white cabinets, recycled glass countertops, blue splashback, black appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.

Element Surfaces

Rust 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.

Smithtown Chef's Kitchen

Artistic Cabinetry

HM Photography
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped enclosed kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass countertops, blue splashback, glass tiled splashback, integrated appliances, light hardwood flooring and an island.

Hidden appliance and storage organization in new kitchen

Cathy Mathews

Homeowner Cutting board rollout Trash and recyclables rollout Stand mixer lift in cabinet
This is an example of a medium sized traditional l-shaped kitchen/diner in Other with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass countertops, multi-coloured splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl flooring, an island and beige floors.

Kitchens

Loudermilk Construction

Top counter Recycled Glass, Solid grey counters are Concrete Project Done by: Loudermilk Construction (707) 373-4830
Inspiration for a large country l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with brown cabinets, recycled glass countertops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and a breakfast bar.

Cardiff Family Kitchen

LJS Design Inc

This Cardiff Family Kitchen is designed to be a fun central meeting place for many of the days activities. The french doors give everyone direct access to the exterior patio and ocean breezes. while the large picture window overlooks a more intimate patio that holds the spa. The large chefs range serves to be flexible enough to prepare large dinners for entertaining many or everyday family dinners. The center prep island counter suits this floor plan well as it redirects traffic out of the cooking zone while keeping everyone close enough for conversation.

L-shaped Kitchen with 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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