Features of cabinets with glass

Cabinets - versatile and practical type of furniture. They not only contain a lot of things, but also are an aesthetic complement to any interior. Models with glass are traditionally popular with consumers.

Purpose

A wardrobe with glass will help add a touch of individuality and style to your room. Whether office, living room, kitchen or bedroom.

Decor, original dishes, books, souvenirs - all this is ideal for placement in a closet with glass doors.

Guests will be able to admire the collections, without touching the objects themselves. There are various finishes and models of cabinets, it is easy to find a suitable solution for the style of your interior.

Models

Cabinets with glass can have different configurations:

  • The direct case perfectly will be suitable for spacious rooms.
  • The corner model can be straight or radial; both are compact, practical, and have an original design.
  • The built-in has no back wall, sometimes it is performed without side walls. Such furniture is part of the room in which it is located.
  • The cabinet is installed separately, easily disassembled, assembled and transported. Always with side walls, with the bottom and top. The top cover is often made with a ledge and decorated with LED lights.

According to the method of opening the doors emit cabinets:

  • With a swing bed where each door has a built-in handle and opens to the outside.
  • With a sliding canvas, the door goes to the side, in other words, this is a wardrobe, where the canvas moves on rollers.

By the presence of doors for shelves distinguish models:

  • The closed version always has glass doors.
  • The semi-closed version is a combined model with open and closed shelves.

You should pay attention to the classic closed cabinet with glass doors. In another way it is called a cabinet with a showcase. It has various variations - slide, chest of drawers, wall-mounted model, sideboard, corner and straight wardrobe.

Differences:

  • At the slide, the central upper part rises in the form of an arc, the doors are made of glass, and in the lower part there are closed drawers.
  • The hinged case with glass is convenient for storage of souvenirs or ware. Perfect for the kitchen area. It does not take much space, because it is often mounted above the working surface.
  • The dresser can have glass or mirror doors. Suitable for the living room. It will look great dear gizmos, antiques or dishes.
  • The buffet consists of several compartments. It has open, closed and half-closed shelves. Usually the back wall is decorated with a mirror. Ideal for dishes.
  • The sideboard, unlike the cupboard, has upper shelves with glass doors, and the lower part is closed, household items can be stored there.
  • Corner showcase with mirrored walls visually increase its content. A standard straight cabinet with a showcase is traditionally out of fashion. In these cabinets will look good lighting for shelves. Both models are suitable for living room, bedroom, office. Neat cupboards with glass will decorate the hallway, they can accommodate accessories, hats.

Color and design

Door leaf - one of the main elements of any cabinet. Increasingly, consumers are choosing glass webs.

The classification of glass sheets should be considered:

  • Clear glass is most common, suitable for all styles and types of furniture. Such a canvas does not lose its relevance. However, it shows fingerprints and spots, and therefore requires constant care.
  • Matte better hides the contents of the cabinet, suitable for a modern interior.
  • Colored glass is created by covering the back side of the glass with special paints. Gamma can be different. This option is well suited for nursery or kitchen.
  • Textured specimens have a relief surface, there are patterned, ribbed, grooved, rain, bubble, pebble variants. This surface helps to hide spots and fingerprints.
  • The photo printing represents a film with the image, in addition protects a surface from mechanical damages.
  • Models with sandblasted patterns are created using an air jet with an abrasive, which, by scratching the glass, creates patterns with a pattern

If we consider the color of the case, the cabinet in bright and white colors with transparent glass will visually increase the space of a small apartment.

The design can be angular or mounted.Dark shades are suitable for well-lit rooms.

Shelf material can be both glass and similar to the case material. If glass shelves are more suitable for placing dishes and souvenirs, wooden shelves are ideal for books.

The design of showcases may include shelves, drawers, bar section. The doors can be framed or completely glass without frame. Frames are usually made from aluminum or wood.

Models from wood (pine, oak, cherry) or wood plates imitating an array will fit into the classic interior. On the current market there are all-glass models or with a plastic case. The originality of the closet will add lighting.

How to choose?

When choosing a cabinet with glass, pay attention to the following points:

  • The shape and design of this furniture depends on the area of ​​the room and style decisions. For a small room, a corner cabinet or a wall cabinet will do.
  • The number and type of shelves. Consider in advance how many shelves you will need and whether they will be all closed, half-closed or open.
  • Door opening mechanism. The choice depends on your preferences.However, it is not recommended to select a variant with hinged doors in a narrow room.
  • The quality and color of the glass. It should be durable, so choose tempered glass, color and texture to your taste. Body material is selected similarly.
  • Fittings play an equally important role, because you often have to open and close doors.
  • The presence of the backlight will be a beautiful and comfortable to handle addition.
  • Color should be combined with the overall style of the room and the rest of the furniture.

Examples in the interior

Classic wardrobe with glass doors located in the living room. Doors have sliding mechanism.

The body is made of wood, decorated with carved patterns. Glass shelves reflect objects and highlight the beauty of expensive dishes. Neat legs visually make a massive construction easier. The appearance and natural color of the cabinet are perfectly combined with the interior of the room.

Wall cabinet with embossed glass looks harmoniously in the kitchen. It is part of the headset, made in the same color scheme with the rest of the furniture. Swing doors.

Thanks to the transparent glass and soft lighting, you can see the dishes on the shelves, which is very convenient for everyday use.

A wardrobe with frosted glass doors will help to transform the interior of even the most ordinary bedroom. The wavy shape of the patterns and mirror inserts give the unusualness of this model. Sliding doors do not clutter the space, which makes it possible to arrange the closet behind the bed.

A traditional pine bookcase with glass doors is perfect for a library. For convenience, equipped with LED backlight. The natural color of the tree echoes the tone of the flooring and furniture in the office.

An overview of cabinets with glass and mirror facades, see the following video.

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