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Kitchen cabinet glass inserts: clear, frosted, seeded or reeded?

By All Glass 4 U · · 4 min read

The short answer

Clear glass shows everything inside the cabinet, so it suits tidy displays of dishes and glassware. Frosted glass softens the view and hides clutter while still letting light through. Seeded glass has small bubbles for a vintage look, and reeded glass has vertical ribs that blur what's behind it. Pick by how much you want to show and the style of your kitchen.

Glass cabinet door inserts in a kitchen

Clear glass

Clear glass turns a cabinet into a display case. It's the pick for matching dishes, glassware or a collection you want seen.

It also shows clutter, so it works best for upper cabinets you keep curated. Low-iron glass removes the slight green tint of standard glass for a truer view.

Frosted glass

Frosted glass has a satin, translucent finish. Shapes and colors read softly through it, and everyday clutter disappears.

It brightens a kitchen without putting the inside of every cabinet on show, which makes it the safest all-round choice.

Seeded glass

Seeded glass carries small bubbles through the panel, like old hand-blown glass. It suits farmhouse, coastal and traditional kitchens.

It hides a little, shows a little, and adds texture that catches the light.

Reeded and fluted glass

Reeded glass has vertical ribs that break up the view behind it. It's a favorite in modern and transitional kitchens and in bar cabinets.

It gives privacy similar to frosted glass, with more pattern and depth.

How to choose

Answer three questions and the choice usually makes itself.

  • Do you want to show what's inside, or hide it?
  • Is the kitchen modern, coastal, farmhouse or traditional?
  • Is it every upper cabinet, or a few accent doors?

FAQ

Quick questions

Still have a question? Call (772) 545-5577(954) 408-3024.

Can I add glass to my existing cabinet doors?

If the door has an open frame made for glass, yes: the insert is measured and cut to fit. Solid doors need a cabinetmaker to open the center panel first, then the glass is cut to the opening.

What glass hides clutter best?

Frosted and reeded glass hide the most while still letting light through. Seeded glass hides some, and clear glass hides nothing.

Is cabinet glass tempered?

Glass for cabinet doors can be made tempered for added safety, which is a good idea in busy kitchens and homes with kids. Ask for it when you order.

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