HOW TO STYLE GLASS FRONT KITCHEN CABINETS

Proper Way Of Styling Your Glass Front Kitchen Cabinets

can’t speak for everyone but I have always loved the impact glass cabinets have on a kitchen. However, it’s important to remember that the way you choose to style them will dictate the overall look of your kitchen… talk about intimidating! After styling multiple glass front cabinets we have learned some easy tricks that will help you find items that look aesthetically pleasing and serve real purpose inside your kitchen. 

Choose A Color Palette

To create a space that feels cohesive we recommend picking a color palette that will compliment the color of your kitchen cabinets. You can do this by making a list of cohesive colors and narrowing it down based on what’s working well together. You can also reference the other decor items in your space to help get you started (example: color of the light fixtures, the dining chairs, the rugs, etc.). A good rule of thumb is to choose 2-3 colors and pair them with materials like glass, wood, or metal. In the featured images we chose white and black as the main colors paired with glass and wood to add warmth and dimension. 

Purpose + Function

Not only do you want kitchen items to serve a purpose but you also want to make sure you are placing them intentionally to create a functional kitchen environment. 

Read that again so it sinks in.

So, when you are shopping for your dinnerware, glasses, serving bowls, and more make sure you create a game plan. Take a look at how many glass cabinets you have and what items you need for your home. This is truly a puzzle so a few things to keep in mind: 

• How do you use your kitchen? Will all dishes go on the left side of the stove and mixing bowls closer to your sink?
  • Tip: I’m a visual person and sketching things out helps me determine where everything should live.
• Be sure to purchase an even amount of each color within the palette. 
• Spread out your color palette so that you don’t end up with all black plates AND black bowls since they’re likely to go in cabinets next to each other.  
• Think about mixing up your colors per item.
  • Tip: Buy some white AND black plates. Or some wooden bowls AND glass bowls. 

Create Balance + Harmony  

Now that you have your color palette, kitchen items, and functional placement you are ready to start styling. For styling take a look below at a few tips to help guide the creativity of your glass front cabinet masterpiece! 

• If your cabinet doors divide the glass then be sure to place items in columns so you can clearly see all of the items when the doors are closed. 
• A similar philosophy goes for the bottom row as well. Make sure to use stackable items that aren’t noticeably covered. 
• Leverage height to create visual interest by arranging items that vary in order to draw your eye upward. 
• Consider the visual weight that each item holds and be sure not to place two visually heavy items next to each other.
  • Example: If you choose to place a large black bowl next to a stack of black plates then that will bring too much focus to one area. 
• Remember how you use your kitchen!
  • Example: I find myself often shifting things around just to realize my glassware is on the complete opposite side of the kitchen from where I use it. 
• Consider using a combination of larger items mixed with smaller items. Maybe even consider adding a piece of art or a cookbook as long as it’s within your color pallet. 

If you are considering glass front cabinets or already have them we hope these simple tricks are helpful. As always, please let us know if you have anything you’d like to share! 

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