Display cabinets are back in style (or maybe, they were never out of style). Either way, glass cabinets have become a great way to add storage to your home—especially in the kitchen, where you can never have enough room.
Glass-fronted display cabinets are more than just a way to store kitchen essentials, though. They serve as a space for showcasing kitchen fineries to guests and friends visiting for lunch, dinner, or drinks and entertainment. You also get to be creative when styling your custom-built display cabinets. Doing so can help transform your room, provided you know how to dress your glass custom kitchen cabinets up. That said, let’s take a look at a few ways to decorate your new custom-built display cabinets.
10 Ways to Style Your Brand-New Custom Display Cabinets
1. Try Accent Colors
Whoever said storage has to be boring? Consider your home’s color palette and pick an accent color for your cabinet shelves. an accent color will make the shelves a focal point in the kitchen and draw the eye.
A good place to start is to choose your foundation colors and build on the design style from there. You can start with three colors to use for your styling choices and décor pieces. Then, simply weave the accent color throughout the shelving in a curve. This technique will carry the eye through the entire display.
2. Try Adding Greenery
Anyone who’s a fan of the outdoors will love this idea. Try bringing some of your garden inside by adding potted plants to your custom display cabinets.
Placing plants in your kitchen display cabinets to add a touch of nature to your décor is a great way to give your room a fresh, earthy vibe.
Of course, you’ll want to make sure your glass cabinet is in an area that gets sufficient sunlight. If that’s not possible, you could opt for indoor plants that fare better in the shade, such as monstera, lucky bamboo, or Chinese evergreen.
3. Use Books and Documents
If your kitchen drawers are cluttered with recipe books, you’re going to love the idea of placing them in your custom-made kitchen cabinet. Doing so can solve clutter problems while you get to show off your culinary library for convenience and aesthetics. Just open your glass cabinet doors, grab the recipe book you need, and get cooking.
Also, documents can get very messy when improperly handled. If you want to store your loose recipes, mail, or bills in the kitchen, we recommend filing them in daintily printed folders and placing them in your glass kitchen cabinets.
4. Put Your Best China on Display
If you own pretty china you use only occasionally, don’t lock it away in the attic, basement, or some storage closet. Instead, put it on display in your glass cabinet. The elegant patterns and designs can bring a touch of softness and sophistication to your kitchen interiors.
5. Show Off Your Glassware
Glass-on-glass is an incredibly chic look, and it lets your guests know you have ample glassware on hand. Serve your guests wine by popping open your cabinet and bringing out the crystal.
A glass kitchen display cabinet also ensures you have a low traffic, safe space to store glassware, away from dust and accidental bumps and drops.
6. Think of the Overall Kitchen Layout
Before investing in a custom kitchen cabinet, it’s worth considering how it will be used within the space. Will you need to access it often, or is it simply going to flaunt all your prized kitchen items?
Additionally, you’ll have to decide where the cabinet fits within the layout of your kitchen. Try mapping out its dimensions on the floor with masking tape to see if you have plenty of space for it. You should also be able to open the cabinet doors easily without inconveniencing (or accidentally hitting) guests.
7. Use Integrated Lighting
Depending on what you plan to display in your glass kitchen display cabinet, you may want integrated lighting to spotlight them and make their contents shine. Integrated lights can also serve as an extra artificial light source for your kitchen space.
In case the cabinet is in a dark corner, consider a mirrored backboard to reflect light into the room and create the illusion of depth. The mirror can also add a sense of sophistication to the cabinet.
8. Don’t Forget Versatility
Over time, storage needs will evolve, especially if you’re a young family with a baby on the way or have grandkids who come to visit frequently). That means you need extra room for child-size plates, spoons, forks, cups, etc.
Luckily, glass-fronted kitchen cabinets not only help you showcase fancy china and other fine items. They can also help store and organize temporary or infrequently used items while maintaining the room’s aesthetic.
Glass-fronted custom kitchen display cabinets are typically far more versatile than built-in storage. Not only can you move them from room to room as needed, you can also take them with you if you move.
9. Consider the Shape of the Cabinetry
Finding the perfect-sized glass cabinet for your kitchen can be quite a challenge. In case you’re already dealing with a tight kitchen space, you don’t want an oversized pre-built cabinet crowding the floor. A custom-made kitchen cabinet that’s designed to fit your unique space like a glove can be the perfect solution and a wise investment. For example, a professional custom cabinet maker can assess that awkward nook beside the pantry or that space between two adjacent walls and come up with an efficient, functional, and aesthetically pleasing design built just for you.
10. Use a Style that Suits You
Although cabinet styling is technically a skill, it’s still your home. Choose a style that reflects your personal preferences, whether it’s adding items that spark joy or displaying things that send you down memory lane. Having a personal touch makes the entire design more authentic and meaningful.
Holland’s Is Here to Help
Glass display cabinets are brimming with potential, especially when they’re customized to fit your home. We advise you to treat your custom cabinet like an empty canvas and let your creativity shine.Should you need some inspiration, you can always refer to these tips for good measure.
Custom kitchen cabinets are non-negotiable for modern homes. At Holland’s Custom Cabinets, we have been helping homeowners realize the kitchen of their dreams with our custom kitchen cabinet ideas for more than four decades. Our premium materials, quality craftsmanship, timely deliveries, and expert installation combine to make your custom cabinet journey as smooth as possible. For more information, reach out to us today.
