Kitchen Countertop Decor Ideas

Decorating your countertop correctly can mean the difference between a kitchen that looks absolutely gorgeous and one that is totally lackluster.  Here are a few suggestions to make your countertop stand out:

1. Plants!

Plants are a beautiful and fresh way to not only decorate your kitchen countertop, but also make it functional!  Easily grow herbs like cilantro, basil, & rosemary right on your countertop, just be sure to keep them near sunlight and water them regularly.

2. Cookie & Bread Jars

Cookie and bread jars are a great way to keep you and yours kids favorite carb snacks fresh while also adding a quaint piece of décor to your countertop.  There are a variety of different styles to match any kitchen countertop.

3. Organize Your Spices and Sauces in a Rack

Your average kitchen countertop will have a variety of different spices, dried herbs, oils, and sauces.  Solve the clutter and give your countertop a creative infusion by placing them in decorative spice rack.

4. Fruit and Vegetable Baskets

The classic fruit and vegetable basket is always in style and can liven up any countertop.  Wooden baskets are the most traditional route but there are a plethora of different options to be sure they match your countertop.

If you’re interested in doing more than just a facelift to your countertop, contact CGD today to see how we can transform your countertop into a glass countertop masterpiece.

Stainless Steel vs Glass Countertops

Today we will be doing a comparison of two countertop materials Stainless Steel & Glass.  This overview will focus on the pros and cons of both materials to help compare the two options as a kitchen countertop material.

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Stainless Steel Countertops Pros & Cons

 

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Stainless Steel is a steel alloy that contains a minimum of 10.5% chromium.  This type of steel does not corrode quickly and has many commercial and residential uses based on the different types of finishes.

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Pros:

• Durable
• Heat Resistant
• Stain Resistant
• Non Porous
• Hygienic & Easy to Clean

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Cons:

• Scratches will happen
• Can dent if not careful
• Cold look and feel
• These counters are Noisy
• Will leave Fingerprints and Smudges
• Very Expensive (More than glass and granite)

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 Glass Countertop Pros and Cons

 

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Glass comes from sand, silica being the main ingredient in sand and is melted at 1700 Degrees Celsius. Some other materials or minerals may be used to add or change the color and trans-lucidity. Our thermoforming process allows us to then form the glass into a variety of different types of countertops. Glass countertops can also be customized with various textures, edge styles, surface treatments, & LED lighting.

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Pros:

• Versatile, easy to form shapes with
• Can create unique layers to add lighting, space, or artwork
• Non-Porous
• Heat Resistant
• Low Maintenance and Easy to Clean
• Various textures to choose from
• Highly Customizable

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Cons:

• Finding High quality glass manufactures may be difficult
• Expensive
• Repairs may be difficult
• Sharp objects may scratch surface

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If you’d like more info on glass countertops and how they compare to other materials contact us today!

Glass Countertops for Outdoor Kitchens

CGD Glass specializes in creating some of the most gorgeous glass countertops in the world.  We have created glass countertops for all types of homes, kitchen, bathrooms, spaces, and personalities.  But one glass countertop use that is largely overlooked by many is creating a custom glass bar top for outdoor kitchens.  Glass lends itself very well as an outdoor construction element and custom glass bar tops for outdoor kitchens are a great way to impress your friends and family.   Make your next backyard event stand out with a custom glass countertop by CGD Glass!

Check out some of the recent glass countertops for outdoor kitchens CGD Glass has produced:

#1 – The below installation was created for one of our clients to enjoy with their outdoor kitchen area as a bar top, it features our white onyx glass and has a 1 ½” thickness.  It also has some beautiful cool white LED under lighting for a beautiful night time effect.

#2 – The below outdoor kitchen was designed with 1 ½” thick aqua clear glass and our melting ice texture.  It also has some beautiful cool white LED under lighting as well.

#3 – The below glass bar top is one of our favorite countertops that we have built for any of our clients.  It has some gorgeous under lit LED lighting with our 1 ½” thick aqua clear glass and melting ice texture.

The LED lighting looks spectacular during the evening.

As you can see glass countertops lend themselves perfectly to outdoor kitchen bar tops and can truly transform your outdoor experience!  Call us today and speak with one of our glass experts to see how we can design a new glass countertop for your outdoor kitchen.

The Glass Counter Breakfast Bar by CGD Glass

Here at CGD Glass we get a lot of great feedback from our clients on how they enjoy our products.  We have gotten many fruitful and great ideas from this feedback and one of the most common seems to be the use of our raised glass countertops as a beautiful breakfast bar.  It is a natural transition as raised bar glass countertops tend to lend themselves to a bar experience and breakfast is a great way to enjoy that experience!

Let’s take a look at some examples of our raised glass countertops and how they accommodate the breakfast bar top experience.

#1 – Thin Horizontal Extension

Although most raised glass countertops extend upward to give a “raised” experience to the existing bar top, the above example also horizontally to provide even more room for a delightful brunch.

#2 – Extended Stainless Steel Raised

This unique raised glass countertop is an ideal breakfast bar.  It is raised via stainless steel bars that extend from the floor and existing countertop adding a beautiful elevated space to enjoy breakfast and mimosas. 

#3 – Steel Substrate Raised

This is another example of a steel raised glass countertop, the difference here is that it is raised using a steel substrate which is connected directly to the existing bar top.  It is also situated right next to the stove for a personal “hibachi” breakfast experience.

#4 – LED Lit Wrap-Around Raised Countertop

Another wonderfully unique creation by CGD Glass, this raised countertop has beautiful LED under lighting and is a full wrap-around of the existing countertop for maximum extra space.  Pull up a few bar chairs and you’re ready for a wonderful breakfast experience.

As you can see the raised glass countertops we uniquely create for all of our clients are a perfect set-up for a breakfast bar in all aspects.  Our ability to create custom products for your home experience is limited only by your imagination so call or email us today to learn how we can transform your home with custom glass!

Commercial Glass Bar Tops by CGD Glass

We here at CGD Glass have noticed a big trend towards glass bar tops being used in commercial spaces, specifically high-end restaurants, nightclubs, & bars.  The appeal of having glass as the bar top material for a commercial space is extraordinary because of ease of cleaning and the gorgeous appeal the material brings to the space.  Below we will go through some of our recent Commercial Glass Bar Tops projects.

Del Monte, California High-End Restaurant

This was a custom bar top built for a gorgeous high-end restaurant and bar near Monterrey, California.  The glass type is our signature Ultra Clear Glass with 1 ½” thickness and the melting ice texture.  It also has custom LED lighting under the bar top.

Nassau, Bahamas High-End Pub

This beautiful custom bar top was created by CGD for one of our clients in the Bahamas looking to bring a beautiful centerpiece to their bar. This bar top features our Aqua Clear Glass with ¾” thickness and our melting ice texture. It is also equipped with LED lighting.

Toronto, Canada High-End Restaurant

This bar top was created by CGD for one of our clients high-end restaurants in Toronto (where our headquarters are located) and features some beautiful accents. This bar top was made with our Aqua Clear Glass with 1 ½” thickness and our very popular melting ice texture with our signature under-lit LED lighting.

This is just a small portion of some of the gorgeous commercial bar tops we produce here at CGD Glass, for more info on our glass bar tops or any of our glass countertops contact us today!