2009 Kitchen and Bath Design Trends: Glass Countertops
Friday, August 14, 2009 at 7:22AM
Kitchen Trends - Glass Countertops
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One of the biggest items I go back and forth on for use are glass countertops. As pretty as glass countertops are, it is still hard to go against something we’ve been taught for years to avoid. However, glass countertops have come a long way and are actually considered to be as durable as stone countertops in some cases.
Some of the advantages that glass countertops have in addition to being durable:
- Naturally heat resistant (though hot pads are recommended)
- Extremely hygienic as the material is not porous
- Advanced textured finishes make fingerprints, dusts, and scratches less visible
One innovative company is ThinkGlass, who has taken the idea of glass countertops to a new level. Their countertops range from 1 ½” -3” thick, and every top is customized to fit the clients’ needs. Various colors, textures, and patterns are available, as well as the option to create your own look.
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Clean-up on glass countertops is a breeze using glass cleaners or a mixture of vinegar and water. The look has a very high end, modern feel to it, and is showing with increasing frequency. Using glass countertops can instantly update a kitchen without having to make major modifications. Under normal use, they feel that the tops will not break, chip, crack or shatter, making them as sturdy as granite or marble countertops. The cost for glass countertops ranges depending on product between $200-300 per square foot, including cut-outs and edge treatments. ThinkGlass has certainly changed the way I think about glass, making it a product worth looking further into.
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Reader Comments (8)
This glass has a very high end looks, modern feel to it, and is showing with increasing frequency. I guess you ca instantly update your kitchen without having to make major modifications. Then the final looks of the kitchen can be of elegance with the area rugs at importflooring.
I think these glass countertops look beautiful but every time a customer is interested in them they wind up turning away once they hear the price.
In the right room glass countertops can look fantastic especially in bathrooms with a modern design.
I really love that glass island hood! It's outstanding with the rest of the kitchen, great decorator!
All good points. It will be interesting to see how the glass countertops market evolves. If they can reduce the costs and maintain a high level of style then glass counter tops could become a much bigger design trend. I expect to glass countertops to continue gaining popularity in the 2010 and 2011 kitchen and bath design trends.
wow nice design to your countertop, how did id works?
while contemporary and Shaker style are both gaining in popularity, traditional is still the most popular kitchen design style for 2010.
Refrigerator styles are always evolving and now the most popular are french doors and freezer-bottoms. Remember when the only option was freezer on top? We’ve come such a long way and I don’t know if I could ever go back to a non freezer-bottom refrigerator in the kitchen.