Features of cabinets with glass
Cabinets are a versatile and practical type of furniture. They not only contain a lot of things, but are also an aesthetic addition to any interior. Models with glass are traditionally popular with consumers.
Purpose
A wardrobe with glass will add a touch of personality and style to your room. Whether it is an office, living room, kitchen or bedroom.
Decor items, original dishes, books, souvenirs - all these are ideal for placing in a cabinet with glass doors.
Guests will be able to admire the collections without touching the items themselves. There are various finishes and cabinet models, so it won't be difficult to find the right solution for your interior style.
Models
Glass cabinets can have various configurations:
- A straight wardrobe is perfect for spacious rooms.
- The corner model can be straight or radial, both are compact, practical, and have an original design.
- Built-in does not have a back wall, sometimes it is performed without side walls. Such furniture is part of the room in which it is located.
- The cabinet cabinet is installed separately, easily disassembled, assembled and transported. Always with side walls, bottom and top. The top cover is often made with a ledge and decorated with LED bulbs.
According to the method of opening doors, cabinets are distinguished:
- With a hinged leaf, where each door has a built-in handle and opens outward.
- With a sliding door leaf, the door goes to the side, in other words, it is a wardrobe, where the door leaf moves on rollers.
By the presence of doors for shelves, models are distinguished:
- 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 display case. It has various variations - a slide, a chest of drawers, a wall model, a sideboard, a corner and a straight wardrobe.
Differences:
- At the slide, the central upper part rises in the form of an arc, the doors are made of glass, in the lower part there are closed drawers.
- A wall cabinet with glass is convenient for storing souvenirs or tableware. Perfect for the kitchen area. It does not take up much space, because it is often mounted above the work surface.
- The chest of drawers can have glass or mirrored doors. Suitable for a living room. Expensive things, antiques or dishes will look great in it.
- The buffet consists of several sections. Has open, closed and semi-closed shelves. Usually the back wall is decorated with a mirror. Ideal for crockery.
- The sideboard, unlike the sideboard, has upper shelves with glass doors, and the lower part is closed, where household items can be stored.
- A corner display cabinet with mirrored walls will visually increase its contents. A standard straight wardrobe with a display case traditionally does not go out of fashion. In such cabinets, lighting for the shelves will look good. Both models are suitable for living room, bedroom, office. Neat-sized cabinets with glass will decorate the hallway, you can place accessories, hats in them.
Color and design
The door leaf is one of the main elements of any cabinet. Increasingly, consumers choose glass canvases.
The classification of glass sheets should be considered:
- Clear glass is the most common, suitable for all styles and types of furniture. Such a canvas does not lose its relevance.However, fingerprints and stains are visible on it, therefore it requires constant care.
- Matt hides the contents of the cabinet better, suitable for modern interiors.
- Colored glass is created by covering the back of the glass with special paints. The gamma can be different. This option is well suited for a nursery or kitchen.
- Textured samples have a relief surface, there are patterned, ribbed, corrugated, rain, bubble, pebble options. This surface helps to hide smudges and fingerprints.
- Photo printing is a film with an image that additionally protects the surface from mechanical damage.
- Sandblasted models are created using an air jet with an abrasive that scratches the glass to create a patterned pattern
If we consider the color of the case, then a wardrobe in light and white tones with transparent glass will visually increase the space of a small apartment.
The structure can be angular or hinged. Dark shades work well in well-lit rooms.
The material of the shelves can be either glass or similar to the body material. While glass shelves are more suitable for placing crockery and souvenirs, then wooden shelves are ideal for books.
The design of showcases can include shelves, drawers, a bar section. The doors can be framed or completely glass without a frame. Frames are usually made of aluminum or wood.
Models made of wood (pine, oak, cherry) or wood-based panels imitating solid wood will fit into the classic interior. On the modern market, there are all-glass models or with a plastic case. Lighting will add originality to the wardrobe.
How to choose?
When choosing a cabinet with glass, you should pay attention to the following points:
- The shape and design of this furniture depend on the area of the room and style solutions. For a small room, a corner wardrobe or a wall-mounted showcase is suitable.
- The number and type of shelves. Consider in advance how many shelves you will need, and whether they will all be closed, semi-closed, or open.
- Door opening mechanism. The choice depends on your preference. However, it is not recommended to select the option with swing doors in a narrow room.
- The quality and color of the glass. It needs to be durable, so choose tempered glass in a color and texture to your liking. The body material is selected in the same way.
- Hardware plays an equally important role, because you will often have to open and close doors.
- The presence of backlighting will be a nice and easy-to-use addition.
- The color should be combined with the overall style of the room and with the rest of the furniture.
Examples in the interior
A classic wardrobe with glass doors is located in the living room. The doors have a sliding mechanism.
The body is made of wood and decorated with carved patterns. Glass shelves reflect objects and enhance the beauty of expensive tableware. Neat legs visually make the massive structure lighter. The appearance and natural color of the cabinet are perfectly combined with the interior of the room.
A wall cabinet with embossed glass looks harmonious in the kitchen. It is part of the headset, made in the same color scheme with the rest of the furniture. Hinged doors.
Thanks to the transparent glass and soft lighting, you can see the dishes on the shelves, which is very convenient for daily use.
A wardrobe with frosted glass doors will help transform the interior of even the most ordinary bedroom. The wavy shape of the patterns and mirrored inserts make this model unusual. Sliding doors do not clutter up the space, which makes it possible to place the wardrobe behind the bed.
A traditional pine bookcase with glass doors is ideal for a library. For convenience, it is equipped with LED backlighting. The natural color of the wood echoes the tone of the flooring and furniture in the study.
For an overview of cabinets with glass facades, see the following video.
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