This is not your typical glass counter top. Cast Glass Images has a custom glass application that they call their "Bubble Fusion Series". It is a custom fused glass technique that incorporates tiny air bubble inclusions. Standard and custom colors are available. The color featured is "Crystal Clear" even though it looks like a white countertop. Cast Glass Images also provided the custom hardware and custom lighting for this kitchen counter top. Glass counter tops provide a sleek, sophisticated look to any kitchen!

Glass Countertops

Abraxis Art Glass & Doors, Inc

Mid-sized contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Denver with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, glass sheet splashback, travertine floors, multiple islands, blue splashback and turquoise benchtop.

Bluegrass Court

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

Photo of a large eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and turquoise benchtop.

Refacing Kitchen in Barnwood Saves Granite

Kitchen Magic

So this customer has a beautiful gray granite countertop. I mean gorgeous! And lets add that it probably was quite the investment during one of their remodels. Many times, homeowners think they will upgrade the countertops to stone and it will transform the kitchen. Not the case. It typically makes the kitchen look even worse. So what do we do now? Cabinet refacing really got this homeowner out of a pickle! You can't move a granite countertop, it will most likely crack at its weakest point. Cabinet refacing is the only answer, unless you want to throw away a perfectly good and loved granite countertop. This homeowner chose our new color, Barnwood for her refacing project. Why not? it's pretty, trendy and rich. Really adds character to this kitchen design. The black floors made it a sophisticated design and balances the room perfectly. Every room should have 1 black component in it--choosing the floors was genius. You can always brighten up with decor items, like red or orange to add a touches of color. Bold and beautiful! Photographer: David Glasofer

Jupiter Ocean Grande

Waterview Kitchens

Jake Capo and Adam Tadeusiak
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

Princeton Traditional Kitchen

Stimmel Consulting Group

Inspiration for an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Vancouver

Teragon Developments & Construction Inc.

Large transitional u-shaped separate kitchen in Vancouver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, glass benchtops, beige splashback, panelled appliances, an undermount sink, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Kitchen Remodels

Fine Country Homes

Photo of a large modern galley eat-in kitchen in Bridgeport with dark wood cabinets, blue splashback, stainless steel appliances, a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, glass benchtops, glass tile splashback, travertine floors and beige floor.

Wood-Mode Kitchen

K&N Appliance Gallery

This contemporary design by Wood-Mode creates a modern and smooth look for your kitchen.
Photo of a large contemporary single-wall eat-in kitchen in Houston with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, travertine floors and with island.

Mediterranean One Story Home - San Antonio

Hyden Design Group

Photo of a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, mosaic tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Princeton Traditional Kitchen

Stimmel Consulting Group

This is an example of an expansive traditional u-shaped separate kitchen in Philadelphia with a double-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, beige splashback, stone tile splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors, with island and beige floor.

Refacing Kitchen in Barnwood Saves Granite

Kitchen Magic

So this customer has a beautiful gray granite countertop. I mean gorgeous! And lets add that it probably was quite the investment during one of their remodels. Many times, homeowners think they will upgrade the countertops to stone and it will transform the kitchen. Not the case. It typically makes the kitchen cabinets look even worse. So what do we do now? Cabinet refacing really got this homeowner out of a pickle! You can't move a granite countertop, it will most likely crack at its weakest point. Cabinet refacing is the only answer, unless you want to throw away a perfectly good and loved granite countertop. This homeowner chose our new color, Barnwood for her refacing project. Why not? it's pretty, trendy and rich. Really adds character to this kitchen design. The black floors made it a sophisticated design and balances the room perfectly. Every room should have 1 black component in it--choosing the floors was genius. You can always brighten up with decor items, like red or orange to add a touches of color. Bold and beautiful! Photographer: David Glasofer

88 - Yorba Linda - Transitional Kitchen Remodel with Custom cabinets

APlus Interior Design & Remodeling

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Orange County with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, stone tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Maison E&J

Mariette Marty

Les Yeux Carrés
Inspiration for a contemporary single-wall open plan kitchen in Bordeaux with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and with island.

Bluegrass Court

Smith & Ragsdale Interior Design

Large eclectic u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Dallas with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

Progetto 1

A&A Design

This is an example of a small scandinavian single-wall eat-in kitchen with a single-bowl sink, raised-panel cabinets, red cabinets, glass benchtops, metallic splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, travertine floors, multiple islands, red floor, red benchtop and vaulted.

Jupiter Ocean Grande

Waterview Kitchens

Jake Capo and Adam Tadeusiak
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary u-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, blue splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances and travertine floors.

Thailand ocean front condo

lotustrbo

Lonnie F. DeWitt
Design ideas for a small modern u-shaped open plan kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass benchtops, white splashback, glass sheet splashback, panelled appliances, travertine floors and no island.

Apartment 1

Office One Architecture

Arnaldo Sanchez
Photo of a small contemporary galley kitchen in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, stainless steel appliances, travertine floors and no island.

Refacing Kitchen in Barnwood Saves Granite

Kitchen Magic

So this customer has a beautiful gray granite countertop. I mean gorgeous! And lets add that it probably was quite the investment during one of their remodels. Many times, homeowners think they will upgrade the countertops to stone and it will transform the kitchen. Not the case. It typically makes the kitchen cabinets look even worse. So what do we do now? Cabinet refacing really got this homeowner out of a pickle! You can't move a granite countertop, it will most likely crack at its weakest point. Cabinet refacing is the only answer, unless you want to throw away a perfectly good and loved granite countertop. This homeowner chose our new color, Barnwood for her refacing project. Why not? it's pretty, trendy and rich. Really adds character to this kitchen design. The black floors made it a sophisticated design and balances the room perfectly. Every room should have 1 black component in it--choosing the floors was genius. You can always brighten up with decor items, like red or orange to add a touches of color. Bold and beautiful! Photograher: David Glasofer

Kitchen with Glass Benchtops and Travertine Floors Design Ideas

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to planning your kitchen design. Where do you even start? Gathering some inspiration in a photo gallery is always a good starting point, as looking at different kitchen designs often brings up ideas you haven’t even thought of yet.

Browse Photos of Kitchen Designs for Inspiration and Collect Your Ideas

You can browse through photos of all kinds of kitchen styles, layouts and sizes on Houzz to get started before jumping into any design software or contacting a local professional for help. Here’s a few considerations to keep in mind when planning your kitchen.

1. What Makes a Good Kitchen Design, and Why is it Important?

For starters, you want to find a balance between aesthetics and function. You may have heard of the ‘kitchen work triangle’, which refers to the space between your fridge, sink and stove. You want everything within easy reach when you’re working in the kitchen and look beautiful at the same time. It’s a good idea to take note of both when browsing our photo gallery.

2. Consider Your Space to Determine Your Kitchen Layout

Firstly, consider the space you have, and the limitations that come with it. Do you have a small kitchen and need to maximise your workspace and storage? Can you allow yourself some more space and a big island with seating? Are you designing your kitchen from scratch or renovating an existing design? Which appliances do you already own and what are their measurements? Are there windows you need to take into consideration when planning cabinets? How do kitchen, living and dining areas connect? Depending on your space and needs, you want to use a shape that suits you. U, G, or L-shaped kitchen, with or without island or peninsula? Know your dimensions, plan cabinetry carefully and consider the placement of your appliances. You don’t want to end up with a finished design, only for your significant other to question where the fridge is supposed to go. Consider from the start where your fridge, oven, microwave and sink goes to save yourself from starting again from scratch - remember the kitchen work triangle! You also want to plan the layout of your cabinets. Maybe you’re planning for a pantry and can do with less storage space in your kitchen, so that your design can be one without upper or lower cabinets for a different look. A corner cabinet can be a smart storage solution if you want to keep the look clean and simple.

3. Decide on a Kitchen Style, But Don’t Forget Practicality

You want the style of your kitchen to reflect your personality and taste. We have curated a large array of kitchen styles here at Houzz, from traditional to contemporary to transitional and everything in between. Consider what your cooking style is for a start - Italy is known for its cuisine, so italian kitchen designs are generally popular. Also consider ergonomics - depending on how much time you spend in your kitchen, the height of your counters can make a big difference to your overall health. You also want to consider colour and finishes of cabinets, countertops and splashbacks. Which colour do you want your cupboards to be? Simple, timeless white or rather making a statement in black? Maybe rather a rustic wood? Also consider the colour of your floor - if you have dark floors, you may want to keep cabinets lighter. You could also go for an all-white look and choose black appliances for contrast. Once you know which style you fancy, don’t forget how you will be using the space. You want to keep cooking in mind, as well as how easy to clean and maintain the space will be. How many cooks do you need to accommodate? Do you have kids around? How much storage do you need? Maybe you want to go for open shelves rather than cabinets and allow for easy reach of key items you use when cooking. Again - remember the triangle! Lastly, choose lighting that both enhances the look of your kitchen as well as your cooking performance, providing light in all the right places.

4. Be Conscious of Your Budget

No matter what you plan for your kitchen design, cost is always a big factor. Be sure to plan with your budget in mind. It may make more sense to go for a modular kitchen design rather than custom build. You can save a lot of money if you get at least 3 estimates from professionals before locking in the job. And don’t forget to allow a 20% buffer for emergencies. Once you are ready to hire a pro, our directory will help you find one, no matter where you are. So whether you're looking for an Interior Designer in Melbourne or an Architect in Sydney, you can be sure to find a qualified expert for the job!