Kitchen with Glass Benchtops Design Ideas

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Sydney with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, black appliances, a peninsula and grey benchtop.

Steve Ryan
Mid-sized contemporary galley open plan kitchen in Brisbane with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, glass benchtops, mirror splashback, beige floor, medium wood cabinets, black appliances, with island and grey benchtop.

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

Lind-Cummings Design Photography
Design ideas for a large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in London with a single-bowl sink, glass benchtops, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, blue cabinets, white splashback, with island, flat-panel cabinets and blue benchtop.

This expansive traditional kitchen by senior designer, Randy O'Kane features Bilotta Collection cabinets in a mix of rift cut white ash with a stain for both the tall and the wall cabinets and Smoke Embers paint for the base cabinets. The perimeter wall cabinets are double-stacked for extra storage. Countertops, supplied by Amendola Marble, are Bianco Specchio, a white glass, and the backsplash is limestone. The custom table off the island is wide planked stained wood on a base of blackened stainless steel by Brooks Custom, perfect for eating casual meals. Off to the side is a larger dining area with a custom banquette. Brooks Custom also supplied the stainless steel farmhouse sink below the window. There is a secondary prep sink at the island. The faucets are by Dornbracht and appliances are a mix of Sub-Zero and Wolf. Designer: Randy O’Kane. Photo Credit: Peter Krupenye

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Photo of a small industrial eat-in kitchen in Montreal with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors and with island.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern galley open plan kitchen in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, concrete floors and with island.

Large eclectic l-shaped open plan kitchen in San Francisco with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, brick splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and white benchtop.

Mid-sized traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with an undermount sink, glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, mirror splashback, stainless steel appliances and medium hardwood floors.

Contemporary kitchen in Boston with stainless steel appliances and glass benchtops.

These homeowners like to entertain and wanted their kitchen and dining room to become one larger open space. To achieve that feel, an 8-foot-high wall that closed off the dining room from the kitchen was removed. By designing the layout in a large “L” shape and adding an island, the room now functions quite well for informal entertaining. There are two focal points of this new space – the kitchen island and the contemporary style fireplace. Granite, wood, stainless steel and glass are combined to make the two-tiered island into a piece of art and the dimensional fireplace façade adds interest to the soft seating area. A unique wine cabinet was designed to show off their large wine collection. Stainless steel tip-up doors in the wall cabinets tie into the finish of the new appliances and asymmetrical legs on the island. A large screen TV that can be viewed from both the soft seating area, as well as the kitchen island was a must for these sports fans.

Here is an edge shot of the same blue counter-top. You can see the wave-like pattern of the entire piece. The top looks as if it is a still shot of crystal clear water.

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

This sleek, streamlined kitchen is every bit as modern and high tech as it appears. A granite-topped angular island houses a microwave and sink, as well as a hidden computer processing unit. Family photos, homework assignments and movies are streamed into the kitchen via the internet. Materials selected to outfit the space are equally modern: stainless steel appliances and a doubled-stacked range hood, as well as green-tinted glass globe light fixtures and a cultured stone column and backsplash. Dark, frameless cabinetry of quarter sawn maple and green-cast granite on the island and perimeter countertops make for a thoroughly contemporary aesthetic.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary galley eat-in kitchen in Chicago with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, glass benchtops, grey splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

This large and bright kitchen was rethought from a dark cabinet, dark counter top and closed in feel. First the large separating wall from the kitchen into the back hallway overlooking the pool was reduced in height to allow light to spill into the room all day long. Navy Cabinets were repalinted white and the island was updated to a light grey. Absolute black counter tops were left on the perimeter cabinets but the center island and sink area were resurfaced in Cambria Ella. A apron front sign with Newport Brass bridge faucet was installed to accent the area. New pendant lights over the island and retro barstools complete the look. New undercabinet lighting, lighted cabinets and new recessed lighting finished out the kitchen in a new clean bright and welcoming room. Perfect for the grandkids to be in.

Interior view of a completed kitchen diner extension on a period cottage. Nick Dagger Photography http://www.nickdaggerphotography.com/

Large traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, linoleum floors, a peninsula, grey floor and white benchtop.

This is an example of a small contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Hanover with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, black splashback, subway tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, a peninsula, brown floor, white benchtop and glass benchtops.

Danny Piassick
Design ideas for an expansive midcentury u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, porcelain floors, no island and blue benchtop.