"Cabinets take up a large amount of space, so having glass-fronted doors can break up the block,” kitchen designer Tom Howley told Homes & Gardens.

Glass-front cabinets a new kitchen trend

The classic door options are ‘making a comeback because of their versatility’

by · National Post

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Glass-front cabinets have been a staple in kitchens since the 1950s, thanks to the rise of mass-produced goods, but recently they’ve become a particularly on-trend look.

The most common iteration has a glass pane in place of most of the cabinet door, although you can get versions that are completely glass as well as ones with metal frames instead of wood. What’s more, the glass itself can be leaden, frosted, clear, stained or textured. As a result, glass-front cabinets can work with many decor styles — from traditional to modern to farmhouse and industrial.