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» Glass CabinetsIt's time to show off those new wine glasses you got for Christmas. Why hide them behind a solid cabinet door? These days more and more homeowners are utilizing glass in their kitchen cabinets to reveal their fine china, glasses and other decorations. Some styles include an all-glass door while others simply use glass insets built into the door. The latter is commonly referred to as mullion doors. Either way, it's a good way to make use of the light coming into your kitchen and to give it more surfaces to bounce off of. After all, if you spent so much money on your beautiful cookware and glassware, why hide it? It's time to show it off! Start by getting some ideas on current designs and trends by watching the video by Cabinets TV to your left. As you may have guessed, there are many options for you when it comes to glass cabinets. The most important thing to consider is the type of glass itself that you'd like. Do you want to be able to see through it clearly? Do you want some sort of texture in the glass? Perhaps stained glass or a specific design to match your kitchen decor? All of these options are possible. As long as the cabinet door is large enough to hold the glass insert you'd like, the design possibilities are endless. To help you understand the glass options, we have provided a basic list for you below:...Read Full Article » Metal CabinetsDoesn't it seem like every fancy appliance they make these days is now made of stainless steel? Refrigerators, toasters, coffee makers, microwaves and dishwashers all made of steel are a must nowadays to give your kitchen that modern and updated look. So why not take it a step further and add metal kitchen cabinets instead of the standard wood cabinets? You may think that having that much metal in one room may be overkill, and you may be right. However, there are certain major advantages to metal as well as ways to make sure your kitchen doesn't look too industrial. You don't necessarily want your house guests thinking they are walking into commercial cooking center, right? How to Use Metal Cabinets to Make a Unique Kitchen There are many customizations you can make to not overdo the industrial look of your kitchen. One idea is to combine the metal with plastic hardware (handles, hinges, etc) for contrast. By using plastic you can pick colors that match your paint, dishes, or any other features you have. Another hardware option is to choose pieces that are of a different color or style of metal than the cabinet door. You can also customize the actual doors by ordering them with holes to fill with glass or other decorative pieces. Lastly, you can order your cabinets with different finishes and metal accents. By using copper, brass or brushed nickel, you can achieve a more customized look. In addition, by adding texture to the finish, you make it easier to conceal those fingerprints left by people who don't wash their hands!...Read Full Article |
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