Glass Kitchen Cabinets: Not Always a Clear Choice

By Leslie A.M.
RefacingCabinet.com Columnist

Glass kitchen cabinets add a distinct look to any kitchen. A modern look is almost synonymous with frosted glass kitchen cabinets. Other styles are also hallmarks of particular decorating styles.

Glass Kitchen Cabinets Have Style

Beyond clear and frosted, there are many other choices and combinations. Textured or ribbed can give your kitchen a unique look that matches a contemporary style. A classic beveled edge is perfect for a country kitchen. Tinted glass can instantly cast a hue of retro while mullion that has thin strips of wood dividing the glass is uniquely craftsman. If you have clear glass cabinets already, it is easy to alter the look by using a spray-on frosting compound. The same spray-on product can be used with stencils to create an etched look on the glass.

How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets

Glass kitchen cabinets do bring their own set of maintenance issues--keeping them clean. Knowing how to clean kitchen cabinets with glass is half the battle. The other half is actually cleaning them! If your glass kitchen cabinets are anywhere near your cooking area you will want to clean them regularly with a household window cleaner or white vinegar. This will keep them free of dust and grime.

Build Your Own Kitchen Cabinets

If you have paneled cabinets that have removable inserts, you can redecorate by turning them into glass kitchen cabinets as a do-it-yourself project. You can buy the glass inserts to place as panels in your cabinets at most local home supply stores.

Glass kitchen cabinets don't have to be relegated to kitchen. Glass cabinets with interesting glass are beautiful in a dining room, family room, and bathroom. Enjoy your cabinets with many looks in many rooms.

 

About The Author

Leslie A.M. Smith is a freelance writer and desperately needs a new kitchen. Until she can afford it, she has her eye on refacing her cabinets.