Glass on top

By Allison Jaworski

Translucent glass countertops add distinctive flair to the contemporary kitchen

Move over formica, granite, butcher block, silestone, marble, even concrete -- make way for translucent glass countertops.

Starting 1.5" thick, custom glass countertops from Think Glass are at the forefront of modern kitchen trends. Browse a sample of custom works below.

Splash of color

Seafoam green enhanced this Florida home

Bold colors and the u-shape make entertaining fun

Ocean inspired

2009 NKBA winner for America's top kitchen showroom was designed around the idea of a flowing waterfall

Lights enhance the glass design

Wall-to-wall glass countertops

3" thick glass countertop to compliment the wave theme for one of the homeowner's vignettes

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