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From countertops to cabinets, glass is increasingly the material of choice for the kitchen
November 30, 2012
Designers and homeowners are demanding more from these products in terms of aesthetics and functionality.
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November 29, 2012
Industry suppliers and retailers showcase recent projects in which glass played an important role in the kitchen design.
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November 29, 2012
The basics: The Humes Residence in Southern California features a modern style kitchen with ThinkGlass countertops. “The owners came to us with a specific idea in mind to match their modern tastes. They wanted thick low-iron glass, with a texture, and textured edges, and they wanted it all back lit,” describes Tim Casey, Jockimo owner. The players: Glass supplier, Jockimo; glass installer,...
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November 29, 2012
The basics: The kitchen of this private residence in Germany features White glass counters with polished edges, and a white glass kitchen backsplash. The players: Project design, processing, installation, Thiele-Glas; glass manufacturer, Sevasa. The glass and systems: The counters are 10-millimeter LuxRaff Regular Antiscratch Satin white glass with polished edges. The kitchen backsplash panels...
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November 29, 2012
The basics: The owners of this Olmos Park, Texas, residence transformed the existing dark kitchen into a sleek modern space, with a notably thick glass countertop, additional glass and concrete counter surfaces, and a blue glass tile backsplash.The players: Kitchen designer, Julie Bradshaw, Bradshaw Designs; glass counter supplier, ThinkGlass.The glass and systems: thick all-glass counter, 1.5-...
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November 29, 2012
The basics: A large, custom green, glass backsplash is the centerpiece of this recently renovated kitchen in a 1909 Colonial home in Stamford, Conn. The custom-made backsplash features Color Coated Glass with a tree-bark texture, enhancing the play between the pearlescent green color and light. As one walks past the backsplash, the green hue gently shifts to silver, contributing a sense of...
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November 29, 2012
The basics: This New York City home features the new Argento Vivo designer kitchen, with tall curved glass cabinets and glass countertops. The ArgentoVivo kitchen is available in a variety of colors, with either matte or clear glass. This kitchen features glass cabinets in a flat red color with a glossy finish and clear, glass countertops. The players: Kitchen designer, Roberto Pezzetta of GD...
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November 5, 2012
The New York University Neurobiology of Cognition Laboratory features a unique meeting space that reflects its culture of innovation and inspiration, exemplified by this 15-foot by 5-foot glass conference table.
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November 5, 2012
The new Joliet Junior College Campus Center in Illinois features glass ceilings throughout the interior.
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November 5, 2012
The basics: This commercial office space in Tulsa, Okla., features a 42-foot-long, custom, continuous art mural that spans 14 glass panels suspended from the ceiling. Created by Tulsa artist May Yang, the mural is based on local Oklahoma themes, transitioning from rural landscape to the Tulsa skyline. The image is concentrated in the lower portion of the glass with darker colors to obscure desks...