Elevated Design Ideas for Glass Kitchen Cabinets, Expanding Your Space with a Luxurious Feel
Light 'em up! Glass kitchen cabinets aren't just a design element, they're a chance to add some serious wattage to your food prep space. Here are ten top tips for making your glass-fronted cabinetry shine:
1. Selectively Shade: Choose the right glass for your glass kitchen cabinets. Different types showcase different storage needs. Plain glass reveals everything inside, so save it for cabinets you're committed to maintaining neat and tidy. Reeded glass offers a fluted, obscured view, perfect when you want to hide the odd dust bunny but still add interest. Frosted glass softens the look, creating an in-between for the transparent and opaque worlds.
2. Let There Be Light: If you're rocking glass kitchen cabinets, turn your attention to your kitchen lighting ideas. When used together, glass-fronted cabinets become more than just a design feature - they contribute accent lighting to your overall scheme. Magnus Nilsson, lead designer at kitchen studio Blakes London, suggests "soft mood lighting, often in the form of an LED strip inserted inside of the cabinet." For existing glass kitchen cabinets, consider adding light strips or rechargeable puck lights.
3. Create a Color Pop: Don't be afraid to mix-and-match your cabinetry schemes, using bold materials or colors in your glass kitchen cabinets. By choosing a glass insert, you can display your cabinetry brave with style, without overwhelming the space. As London design studio Roundhouse demonstrates, a pale pink cabinetry can work with sophisticated wood finish inside for grown-up appeal.
4. Hide and Seek: If you want to show off your bold kitchen color ideas, use glass kitchen cabinets to store items that need a pop of color. Marta Chrapka, designer of the clever blue cabinet above, says "the color inside the cabinets is Stone Blue from Farrow & Ball."
5. Go Built-In: Build glass kitchen cabinet ideas into recesses for a clever way to use awkward spaces. This will not only add necessary storage but also make the most of an otherwise underutilized area.
6. Slide Right In: Space is tight? Sliding doors for glasses kitchen cabinets offer easy access without taking up valuable counter space. Roundhouse Studio incorporated sliding doors into the design above, allowing the glass doors to slide into the cabinet for maximum visibility and space-saving.
7. Go Barn-Styles: Industrial kitchens crave drama, and a sliding glass-fronted barn door can offer just that. This design detail introduces depth and character to the expanse of a kitchen while offering a discreet way to hide clutter.
8. Freestanding Fun: If your kitchen already has cabinets, adding a freestanding glass cabinet can bring a unique touch to your space without a full renovation. Try incorporating a mirror backdrop for even more visual magic.
9. Draw the Eye: Create a focal point in your kitchen by placing an arched glass kitchen cabinet centered on the countertop. This design detail adds a touch of whimsy to a maximalist scheme, and the illumination draws the eye.
10. Frame Your Cabinetry: Add a bold material, like brass, to frame your glass doors for a designer touch. This added element creates a unique display for your glass cabinets and adds visual interest.
With these ten glass kitchen cabinet ideas, your kitchen is sure to stand out from the crowd and become the talk of the town. Now, come on, let there be light!
- Incorporate textured tiles or reeded glass into your living room's interior design for an added layer of interest.
- To enhance the decor of your home-and-garden space, consider adding trendy wall art that complements your lifestyle and fashion-and-beauty tastes.
- Choose vibrant colors for your living room furniture to create a lively atmosphere in your interior design.
- Plain glass doors for your living room cabinets can reveal your art and decor collections in all their glory, adding to the overall aesthetic.
- Select a bold color for the interior of your living room cabinets to create a color pop that contrasts with the rest of your interior design.
- For small living room spaces, incorporate sliding doors for cabinets to save space, and use the cabinet interiors for storage of decor items that add fashion-and-beauty accents.
