What Do You Put In Glass Kitchen Cabinets?
Glass kitchen cabinets tend to immediately draw attention when you first walk into a kitchen and this can be both exciting and nerve-racking at the same time when deciding how to decorate these cabinets.
You might have many questions that need to be answered but before we get started, let me give you a quick rundown.
There are quite a few items you can put in a glass cabinet and those are dishes, cups, glasses, bowls, trays, baking utensils, creamer, and even display objects like ornaments or a stack of cooking books. The key is to ensure that these dishes are well organized and stacked neatly in a manner that does not make the cabinet look messy or cluttered.
It’s really as simple as that but if you’d like to know how to style your glass cabinets and arrange the dishes in a way that will never look disorganized, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ll also look at a few other glass kitchen cabinet designs that you can use as inspiration. You’ll definitely be satisfied once you’re done reading these fantastic tips.
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List of Things To Put In A Glass Kitchen Cabinet
First off, let’s take a deeper look at the particular items you can put in these cabinets.
You don’t need to add all of these items, pick a few that that won’t look overly crowded. If you have a lot of Tupperwares, it’s best not to place them in this cabinet.
But for now, here’s what you can place:
- Dishes
- Coffee Mugs, Tea Cups
- Wine Glasses
- Tupperware
- Bowls
- Large Jugs
- Containers Filled With Beans, Cereal, Coffee Beans
- Baking Utensils (creamers, a jar of cookie cutters, mixing bowls)
- Cooking Books
- Display Objects (like plants, ornaments, picture frames)
How To Arrange Dishes In Glass Kitchen Cabinets
1. Don’t Add Too Much
It’s of utmost importance that you do not overpack these cabinets because it can easily get messy very quickly and the last thing you would want to for anyone to see the mess through since its glass cabinets.
Make use of other cabinets that you can pack to the brim but for this particular one, the less you add, the better these cabinets will look.
It may not be as practical but the whole purpose of these cabinets is to look good and add a certain design element to your kitchen.
2. Stack Them Individually
Dishes can be stacked together and you can place another item next to it but try to leave some space in between each item since this makes the cabinet look more spacious and neater.
3. Dedicate One Shelf For A Particular Item Only
Alternatively, you can use one entire shelf for just one type of item only, for example, you can arrange the mugs and wine glasses on one shelf and below that, you can pace the dishes.
This gives off the feeling of uniformity but it will also look even better if you choose to pack dishes that look the same.
However, this doesn’t mean that mixing things up doesn’t look good. In fact, both ways are bound to look just as good as long as you keep it neat and don’t overpack the cabinet.
4. Keep Most Used Items At The Lower Shelf
Items and dishes that you won’t be using often should be placed on the highest shelves and the most commonly used items should be placed where it’s easily accessible.
This way, no one will be making a mess while trying to find something and it won’t be difficult to take what you need on a regular basis.
5. Place A Decorative Bowl On The Stacked Dishes
Another great tip is to place a fancy bowl or jug with a splash of color on the stacked dishes to break things off. This is a smart way to get more space out of your glass cabinets while also making it look intentional.
You could also place decorate objects somewhere on the shelves but be sure to not add too many of these since the dishes are meant to be showcased.
6. Use A Jar To Place Utensils
You might have seen this idea around but it’s a pretty awesome trick to displaying baking and other utensils.
All you need to do is grab a clear mason jar and fill it up with either cookie cutters or use the jar as a holder. Somehow it just looks great pleasing!
Or you can even display pasta, cereals, and even coffee beans in these glass mason jars if you don’t have a pantry but want to use the kitchen cabinet as an alternative like shown above.
Glass Kitchen Cabinet Ideas For Inspiration
Gorgeous Blue Cabinet Design
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This wooden cabinet certainly does not get lost in this extravagant kitchen decor.
As you can see, a perfectly long cabinet may be more suited for small or large rooms but as long as you keep things simple without overpacking the cabinet, it will continue to look amazing.
Modern Farmhouse Style
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You could even narrow down the cabinets by creating smaller shelves to fit only a few items per shelf. This will make it seem like you’re displaying each individual item making it the perfect decor choice.
It looks clean, neat, and stylish but you don’t only need to use this type of cabinet for farmhouse decor. It will go with just about any kitchen decor.
Soft Oak Furniture
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This option is perfect if you want to stock many dishes and need the space but you don’t want to make it seem cluttered. If you follow this particular layout, you’ll really have no problem at all.
As you can see, they have packed the glasses right at the first top shelves while the rest is stacked with dishes and a few other essential glasses next to it.
Simple and Elegant Cabinet Design
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This dark wood finish is simply amazing but what’s even more striking is the way it makes the wine glass arrangement stand out. If you want to draw attention to your glass kitchen cabinet, this is the way to do it.
