Kitchen with Recycled Glass Benchtops Design Ideas

Designed for a 1930s Portland, OR home, this kitchen remodel aims for a clean, timeless sensibility without sacrificing the space to generic modernism. Cherry cabinets, Ice Stone countertops and Heath tile add texture and variation in an otherwise sleek, pared down design. A custom built-in bench works well for eat-in breakfasts. Period reproduction lighting, Deco pulls, and a custom formica table root the kitchen to the origins of the home. All photos by Matt Niebuhr. www.mattniebuhr.com

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

photography by Trent Bell
Design ideas for a traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Portland Maine with recycled glass benchtops, an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

Bright modern kitchen.
Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen in Austin with recycled glass benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, blue splashback, glass tile splashback and stainless steel appliances.

This Seattle remodel of a Greenlake house involved lifting the original Sears Roebuck home 12 feet in the air and building a new basement and 1st floor, remodeling much of the original third floor. The kitchen features an eat-in nook and cabinetry that makes the most of a small space. This home was featured in the Eco Guild's Green Building Slam, Eco Guild's sponsored remodel tour, and has received tremendous attention for its conservative, sustainable approach. Constructed by Blue Sound Construction, Inc, Designed by Make Design, photographed by Aaron Leitz Photography.

This contemporary kitchen in a luxury condominium is state of the art. The stained *cabinets are contrasted by white glass appliances, stainless steel accents and recycled glass countertops. The floating wall houses the ovens, microwave, warming steamer on the kitchen side. On the opposite side there is a continuation of the fine woodwork throughout the space . Refrigerators are completely built-in and clad in the same wood as to appear to be a cabinet. Stainless drawers complete the base cabinet below the cooktop and create the detail at the corners of the center island. Dishwashers flank the sink and are covered in the same cabinetry forming a seamless effect. The stone top on the outside island had a waterfall detail and additional storage. Three pendent lights illuminate the leather swivel barstools with bronze iron bases. •Photo by Argonaut Architectural•

Clean lines conceal a cleverly hidden appliance cabinet. Image: Nicole England
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Sydney with a double-bowl sink, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, cement tile splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and grey benchtop.

Adam Carter Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Cambridgeshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, white splashback, ceramic splashback, medium hardwood floors, with island, a double-bowl sink, brown floor, panelled appliances and grey benchtop.

Photo of a large industrial single-wall eat-in kitchen in Copenhagen with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, black appliances, medium hardwood floors and no island.

Kitchen Photo: Van Inwegen Digital Arts
Mid-sized contemporary l-shaped open plan kitchen in Chicago with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, stone slab splashback, panelled appliances, concrete floors and with island.

An extra-large professional @GalleySink is a treasured find with many accessory options such as cutting board, strainer and condiment holder Photo Credit: Ali Atri Photography

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

IceStone in White Pearl. This product is made in Brooklyn from three simple ingredients: recycled glass (and recycled oyster shells), cement, and non-toxic pigment. Photography by Shadowlight

Kim Thwaits
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts galley eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances and with island.

Chivalry Blue recycled glass countertop by Vetrazzo. A great clean look for a unique kitchen unlike any other!
Photo of a modern eat-in kitchen in DC Metro with recycled glass benchtops and white splashback.

Our modish Evolve kitchen comes in a variety of finishes. Here, we are delighted to showcase this clean white Eco-friendly design featuring smooth curved surfaces, hidden accent lighting and streamlined handleless storage.

Bar Area of this transitional style kitchen for a client who loves color and texture. When she came to ‘g’ she had already chosen to use the large stone wall behind her stove and selected her appliances, which were all high end and therefore guided us in the direction of creating a real cooks kitchen. The two tiered island plays a major roll in the design since the client also had the Charisma Blue Vetrazzo already selected. This tops the top tier of the island and helped us to establish a color palette throughout. Other important features include the appliance garage and the pantry, as well as bar area. The hand scraped bamboo floors also reflect the highly textured approach to this family gathering place as they extend to adjacent rooms. Dan Cutrona Photography

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.

Kitchen update from old oak cabinets and laminate counters to painted gray shaker style, recycled glass counters, new black stainless appliances, dark engineered flooring, plus all new white trim and single panel doors. Debbie Schwab Photography

The goal of the homeowner was to modernize and make the existing kitchen more functional by adding storage, countertop work space, and better task lighting. Castle was able to design an updated kitchen that refaced and painted half of the cabinets and added new deeper cabinets in an L shape that helped meet the clients goals. White painted shaker style doors and slab drawers help compliment the locally made recycled glass countertops and white oak hardwood floors. Thanks to ample LED cabinet lighting the most noticeable feature of this updated kitchen is the local hand-made mid-century backsplash tile from Mercury Mosaics. A new ThermaTru fiberglass backdoor was also installed. Stainless steel LG appliances from Warner’s Stellian and classic chrome accessories and fixtures give the perfect finishing touches. See this kitchen on the 2018 Castle Educational Home Tour, and while you’re at it, check out the previously remodeled basement / bathroom / laundry room which is also on tour!