Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Other with a farmhouse sink, grey cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, subway tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, vinyl floors, with island, brown floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

The Pink Kitchen

Minosa | Design Life Better

Clean lines conceal a cleverly hidden appliance cabinet. Image: Nicole England
Photo 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.

Territorial Update - Kitchen

Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC

The old cabinets and small island were replaced with curved dark wood cabinets to anchor the kitchen and frosted glass uppers to lift the mood. Bright teals and soft reds show the new life of this space.

Modern & Bright

MAC Renovations LTD.

A kitchen that had been remodel in the 80's required a facelift! The homeowner wanted the kitchen very bright with clean lines. With environmental impact being a concern as well, we installed recycled porcelain floor tile and glass countertops. Adding a touch of warmth with the natural maple completed this fresh modern look.

Del Ida Seven

Marc Julien Homes

Large transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, subway tile splashback, dark hardwood floors and with island.

MLB Design Group

Those white countertops are laminate....very simple and affordable. This choice works very well for this owner, and freed up dollars that we invested in the Vetrazzo concrete and recycled glass countertop and the Mercury Mosaic tile materials. This photo shows a simple GE "Spacesaver" microwave fitted into the upper cabinets. This is a great "reheat and defrost" tool which is how most of us use a microwave.

Luxury Custom Design Kitchens by VelArt

Velart Custom Kitchens & Closets

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

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 mid-sized transitional l-shaped eat-in kitchen in Atlanta with stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, beige splashback, mosaic tile splashback, dark hardwood floors, with island and brown floor.

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 an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, no island and multi-coloured benchtop.

Ellentuck Interiors

Karen Ellentuck. ASID

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

Hampden Avenue

Poulsom Middlehurst Ltd

Adam Scot Images
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass sheet splashback, no island, white benchtop, an undermount sink, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

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

Ash / Kitchen Remodel

Cabinet Concepts

Joel Faurote
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped kitchen in Other with a single-bowl sink, recycled glass benchtops, blue splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, ceramic floors, with island, flat-panel cabinets and grey cabinets.

Dark Gray Cabinet Kitchen

Envision Cabinetry, LLC

Photo of a large l-shaped kitchen pantry in Phoenix with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, glass tile splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood floors, with island and recycled glass benchtops.

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.

Ventura Vetrazzo Kitchen

Vetrazzo

Open and airy, the free flowing design of this kitchen allows for entertaining. Keeping the palette light and bright, the Chivalry Blue Vetrazzo glass counters add a shimmering sparkle with its cobalt blue, clear and powder blue glass. The full backsplash walls tiled to the ceiling line takes the design to another level. The open shelving keeps the space bright and allows for showcasing the blue dishware.

Lively Eco-Firendly Kitchen

Green Goods

Inspiration for an eclectic l-shaped eat-in kitchen in San Luis Obispo with an undermount sink, medium wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, ceramic splashback and stainless steel appliances.

Cape Home Addition - Expanding Home and Lifestyle

'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

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

L-shaped Kitchen with Recycled Glass Benchtops 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!