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There is no doubt about it. Recycled glass countertops become the focal point in a kitchen or bath. The visual impact is powerful and textural; a combination that certainly gives you a big bang for your money.

Pieces of glass or porcelain, blended with cement or acrylic, give a mosaic-like finish that compliments almost every design style. The result is a stand-out, one of a kind adornment. These counters are the jewelry of the room. Like a beautiful statement necklace, so to speak, they never fail to become the center of attention in any space.

While acrylic and resin based units are relatively maintenance free, acidic liquids (wine, lemon, tomato) can scar and pit cement based counters. They require periodic sealing to protect their beauty.

Although not yet mainstream, technology and a growing concern for “green living” is bringing recycled glass countertops front and center.

Suitable for traditional, contemporary, or any style in between, the finished product is as unique and colorful as your imagination.

We have nothing but praises for the finished look of a surface that beautiful, vibrant, durable, and sustainable. Can you tell we really love this stuff? Unsure if this option is right for you? Check out Houzz for photos and design ideas.

Sorry, installing this type of counter this is most definitely not a do-it-yourself project. Once you source the product that will best serve your needs, contact us if you need help in locating a local fabricator to do the necessary measuring and installation.

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Remember Grandma’s kitchen?

With its pastel-colored refrigerator with the rounded top, the sink cabinet with the built-in drainboard, and the glass doors on the upper cabinets? You can almost hear the laughter, smell the doughnuts frying, and feel the warmth of that simpler time, can’t you? That sense of nostalgia might be why glass-fronted cabinets are making a comeback.

Cabinets with glass doors, especially if they are lit from within, can become the focal point of your kitchen. This is especially true if you take advantage of the myriad of textures, patterns, colors, and translucencies available today. Grandma’s head would be spinning! You can even choose the sliding glass cabinet doors that are a hallmark of mid-century modern design.

If your kitchen has a peninsula with overhead cabinets that block the view, you may have considered removing the cabinets to open up the area. However, you might have hesitated because those cabinets offer essential storage. By replacing the wooden cabinet doors with glass doors, you can let light shine through – giving your kitchen and the adjoining room a more open and spacious feeling without losing any of that vital storage.

You might want to reconsider what you store in those cabinets, however. They’re a great place to show off your best china or crystal, rather than a jumble of plastic storage for leftovers!

When you’re deciding which cabinet doors to replace with glass, keep a few things in mind:

  • glass doors on lower cabinets are probably not a good idea if you have children or pets in the house because of safety issues
  • when next to the stove, glass doors will need frequent cleaning  because of splatters and grease
  • choose a style of glass that complements the rest of your kitchen rather than clashing with it

If you’re considering adding glass fronts to your cabinets, contact us for the expert advice and design ideas that can help you evoke the nostalgic feel of Grandma’s kitchen but in a modern, more contemporary way.