How to add a light and airy feeling to a kitchen? Make a skylight, add windows or bring in some glass front cabinets as glass always brings that lightweight feel to the space. Glass cabinets, usually only upper ones, will instantly elevate the style of your kitchen making it more modern, chic and refined. But still there are some disadvantages, too, so let’s consider some pros and cons of glass fronts to understand whether you want them or not.
What Are Pros Of Glass Kitchen Cabinets?
The addition of glass front cabinet doors can transform a dull kitchen into a modern, open space. Strategically placed glass can add light to your room and increase spaciousness while providing you a way to incorporate colorful dinnerware, vintage glassware, or chic serving trays into your home décor. The addition of paint to the interior of the cabinets or the installation of showcase lighting can allow you to complement your design and create a warmer, more airy space.
Current trends and the functionality of your kitchen should be considered when making glass front cabinet door selections so that you can enhance the design and purpose of the space. Fortunately, there are many options in glass selection including clear, frosted, textured, or colored glass, which allows you to customize your selection to fit your taste and lifestyle. Fluted or beaded-glass cabinets can slightly obscure cabinet contents without masking them completely. Many cabinet retailers offer glass-ready cabinets. This allows the consumer to select high-quality glass from a local glass shop without risking damage to the glass during transit. Keep in mind, all of your cabinets do not have to be glass front; a combination of glass and wooden cabinet doors will add interest to the room.
Easy to clean and resistant to staining, glass front cabinet doors can serve as an open-barrier for homeowners who want an open feeling while maintaining a boundary between the kitchen and living space. Small, windowed kitchens with limited wall space can utilize picture window cabinets that are two-sided and allow you to maintain natural light and an outdoor view. No matter what your design vision and purpose, glass front doors offer a flexibility that adds texture and visual interest to any kitchen.
Black fixtures add contrast to this beautiful light stained shaker style kitchen, featuring a white subway tile backsplash. White quartz countertops provide a bright, clean look. Choose black hardware to enhance the modern feel of your kitchen.
A beautiful white kitchen with inlay and glass cabinets, stainless steel handles and knots, a white subway tile backsplash.
A bold art deco black and white kitchen with black cabinets with glass fronts, a striped floor, glossy black cabinets and concrete countertops.
A catchy kitchen with white flat panel and glass cabinets, black built-in shelves and built-in appliances, a white chevron backsplash.
A charcoal grey shaker style kitchen with white countertops, wooden beams on the ceiling and brass touches for more elegance.
A chic cottage kitchen with tan shaker cabinets and a matching beadboard backsplash plus cool lamps is cozy and cool.
A chic white kitchen with shaker style and glass front cabinets, built-in shelves, a white tile backsplash and white marble countertops.
A classy English kitchen with dark green and white cabinets, inlay and glass ones, a green stone countertop.
A cozy eclectic kitchen done with rich-colored cabinets and countertops, with copper pendant lamps.
A cozy stained kitchen with shaker and glass front cabinets, a neutral tile backsplash, white quartz countertops and potted plants.
A delicate creamy kitchen with inlay and glass cabinets, open shelves, white quartz counterops, stained shelves and a stained kitchen island.
A delicate tan kitchen with shaker and glass front cabinets, gold handles and a white marble backsplash and countertops.
A dramatic black and white kitchen with shaker and glass cabinets, a white kitchen island with a black countertop, a white backsplash.
A graphite grey kitchen with shaker and glass cabinets, a white subway tile backsplash, butcherblock countertops and pendant lamps.
Flat panel and glass cabinets create a sleek look in this grey kitchen, featuring a large kitchen island. A white marble backsplash and countertops add a touch of luxury. Combine different cabinet styles for a modern and functional kitchen.
A grey kitchen with shaker and glass cabinets, butcherblock countertops, a tiny kitchen island and a window backsplash.
A light grey kitchen with inlay and glass front cabinets, a faux stone backsplash, grey granite countertops and black handles and fixtures.
A lovely bright blue kitchen with shaker and glass front cabinets, white countertops, gold handles and a bold printed rug is wow.
A graphite grey traditional kitchen with stainless steel accents and appliances and vintage lamps.
Glass front cabinets provide a sleek touch in this lovely skinny shaker kitchen, paired with white stone countertops and a white backsplash. Brass touches add a warm accent. Use glass front cabinets to showcase your kitchenware stylishly.
What Are Cons Of Glass Kitchen Cabinets?
Glass can shatter and break. Not only can this pose a problem for repairs, it can also be a safety concern. Strong, tempered glass made for cupboard doors is available, as is a thin plastic covering that will prevent the spread of shattered glass should a breakage occur. Homeowners with small children – you have been warned.
Glass front cabinet doors are easy to clean, but they must be cleaned regularly. Fingerprints, food, and smudges will be obvious on a glass surface. The glass must be wiped down frequently with glass cleaner to avoid looking dirty. Additionally, the contents of the cabinet are on display, so time must be spent keeping cabinets neat and orderly.
Glass may become discolored over time and could potentially need more frequent replacement than wooden cabinet doors. The use of high-quality glass should extend the life of the glass or avoid the need for replacement, but the price tag for materials will be higher.
These are all the advantages and disadvantages of glass front cabinets, and I can say that cons arne’t that many or crucial. Would you choose such cabients for your kitchen?
A lovely turquoise kitchen with fluted and front glass cabinets, a white terrazzo backsplash and countertops and brass handles.
A mint green kitchen with shaker, flat and glass front cabinets, a white quartz countertop and a cool pendant lamp.
A butcherblock countertop on the large kitchen island highlights this modern country kitchen in white. Cool cabinets and pendant lamps add to the contemporary feel, while woven stools bring warmth. Use butcherblock for a rustic and practical kitchen surface.
A modern white kitchen with black touches, flat, inlay and glass cabinets, black handles and black framing.
A refined greige kitchen with inlay, flat panel and glass cabinets, white quartz countertops and a beadboard backsplash feels vintage.
A refined greige kitchen with shaker and glass front cabinets, a white embossed tile backsplash and black countertops is a beautiful farmhouse solution.
A relaxed beach kitchen with dove grey sleek cabinets, white stone coutnertops, wooden beams and lovely woven stools.
A rich-stained kitchen with shaker and glass cabinets, black quartz countertops, a white subway tile backsplash is elegant and chic.
A sophisticated black and white kitchen with matte black cabinets and white marble countertops and a backsplash plus a stunning crystal chandelier.
A sophisticated dove grey kitchen with flat panel and glass front cabinets and white marble countertops plus gold handles.
A stylish and refined black kitchen with matte panels, fluted glass upper cabinets, butcherblock countertops and black fixtures.
A stylish kitchen with black cabinets, a wooden kitchen island, black leather stools and a black hood.
A stylish kitchen with dark green and stained kitchen cabinets, arches and glass ones, with a glossy tile backsplash and a white hood.
A vintage tan-colored kitchen with inlay and glass cabinets, dark stone countertops and a beadboard backsplash plus a vintage black cooker.
A Zellige tile backsplash adds artisanal beauty to this lovely kitchen, creating a unique and vibrant focal point. The hand-crafted tiles bring texture and color to the space. Opt for Zellige tiles to enhance your kitchen with a touch of Moroccan charm.
Wooden beams add rustic charm to this welcoming modern farmhouse kitchen with light-stained cabinets. Stools complement the warm tones, enhancing the cozy atmosphere. Incorporate wooden elements to create a warm and inviting kitchen.
Glass cabinets add a light touch to this welcoming white Scandinavian kitchen, featuring white tiles and butcherblock countertops. A small eating zone makes the space practical and cozy. Choose glass cabinets to enhance openness and display kitchenware.
Black glazed tiles create a striking contrast in this white farmhouse kitchen, paired with butcherblock countertops. Black pendant lamps add a modern touch. Incorporate glazed tiles for a sleek and easy-to-clean backsplash.
An elegant and refined kitchen with white lower cabinets, large black frame and smoked glass cabinets and a dark-stained kitchen island.
An exquisite white kitchen with inlay and glass cabinets, a white and blue quartz backsplash and countertops is wow.
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Tan brushed oak cabinets and glass front upper ones, with a white stone backsplash and countertops plus black touches.