Thanks ShadyWillowFarm. We're just in the planning phases right now. Hopefully the project will start soon!

Shaker cabinets are pretty versatile. They work in both traditional and modern homes. The real question is what the style of the rest of the home is.

I would say it's transitional. Not super modern but more towards the modern side. Clean straight lines.

In that case I think it would work fine. The glass would probably be far too modern for a traditional or Mediterranean style home but transitional is probably okay.

I think it can work. Also depends on what color you plan to paint it. A more neutral shade would work better than a bold one like your first picture.

Yes, the colour options are endless but I agree. I'd definitely go with a neutral colour. Something that blends well with the the counter tops and cabinets.

We're doing it! Very soon!

@stillpitpat please post pics when done!

I will, if that ever happens (delays, delays, delays)....

You should check around -- it's not recommended to put solid glass above a cooking surface, as it's likely to crack. We've heard people report that here...

tempered glass?

It must be tempered glass, and templated to account for all of the electrical openings. Holes can not be cut in it after tempering. And the wall must be FLAT. Or else the high spots will stress it, and it can shatter. It’s also VERY expensive. More than a slab stone backsplash.

I got a quote for a local glass shop to do 6mm starphire glass. I believe it's tempered. Installed, it wasn't much more expensive than tile.

There’s something missing being quoted from the picture then if it’s about the cost of tile. It should be more than tile, even in standard regular iron glass.

I guess the cost of tile varies and the labour cost can vary too. Here, some backsplash can be quite expensive. But if you're thinking simple subway tile in a running bond pattern, yes, that would be cheaper than the glass.

Hey Scott, I did a contemporary kitchen (sorry no pictures yet) with a glass backsplash with a leaf pattern on it and it provided a little texture to the scheme. We had the wall floated and painted behind the glass as flat as possible. Keep in mind the glass casts a slight green tone. It is also possible to put your power outlets up under the cabinets or use an angled power strip by Task Lighting (needs to be wired in wall beforehand). Vertical seams occur when changes in height are encountered, such as when the cabinets step up over the cooking area. My client loved it, I liked it, but I had to keep my eyes moving over areas with small gaps between the wall and the glass--however, a textured glass can disguise these imperfections as well as providing slight visual interest besides solely the paint color. Installation wasn't hugely expensive, but more than a tile backsplash. It sounds like you like the idea--I'd say go for it Scott! I bet it can work well with your kitchen if planned properly. Enjoy.

Love it!

Works for me.

I think it would look great! I have back painted glass, and it is tempered and fine to use near the stove, and everywhere else. It's beautiful and very easy to keep clean, but it was expensive. I don't know the exact cost of mine as it was thrown in with everything else, but I know that it was an uncharge of 3500.00 over tile and my kitchen is only 12x12. But it was worth every penny. It should not cast a green tone as one of the posters mentioned if the correct glass is used. I have my outlet covers made of the same back painted glass.

Here's my sample, with my crown.

How about glass subways, there are many pretty colors.

I like the look, it gives a nice modern look

Love the look. Very popular in uk, so happy to see more of it here.

I was looking to do that in my kitchen and was quoted about $5,000. Very few glass shops will even do it and I’m in Los Angeles. I did tile instead for far less.

I think the reflections from the glossy surface are very distracting and far more high maintenance than any tile you select.

There are 18x36 and 24x48 tiles which would mean only a couple of grout lines once installed.

I’m in Charleston and couldn’t find anyone to do it. I searched for months. I also have white shaker and was going for almost the same color you chose! I hope you get it, it’s clean, simple and beautiful! Hopefully someday to still get it! I work in Licenses and building permits and with all the trades I know no one wanted to touch it some said they’ve seen it but knew no one who does it.

I love the look but am totally disappointed in cost as well as possible cracks! The glass companies aren’t too keen on idea, am going to choose better option for project.

Beverly, not sure why you would call it distracting and high maintenance. dont get a lot of reflection, and it is without a doubt the easiest thing to keep clean. a quick swipe with windex and done! also cant crack easily.

Wondering the same. Have u an update on your decision and how it is? Thanks!