Stained Glass Cabinet Doors: Ideas for Denver Kitchens
/Quick answer: Stained glass cabinet doors use custom glass inserts, leaded, beveled, textured or colored, set into kitchen or built-in cabinet doors to add color and hide clutter. The Glass Master, Steve Downing's studio in Thornton, CO, designs stained glass cabinet inserts for homes across the Denver metro. Call (303) 457-1886 to talk about your kitchen.
Why Stained Glass Cabinet Doors Belong in the Kitchen
The kitchen is where people gather, and cabinets take up a lot of its wall space. Swapping a few solid panels for glass breaks up all that wood, adds light and gives the room a custom feel.
Existing Doors vs. New Doors
Adding Glass to Existing Cabinet Doors
Many cabinet doors with a center panel can take a glass insert, depending on how they're built. It's a way to refresh the kitchen without replacing cabinets.
Inserts for New Cabinets
If you're remodeling, ordering cabinet doors made for glass lets you plan kitchen cabinet glass inserts from the start.
Cabinet Door Ideas
- Leaded glass cabinet doors in clear glass for a classic look
- Textured glass to soften the view of dishes and clutter
- Beveled accents for sparkle under the lights
- A touch of color in a border or a few jewels
- Full stained glass designs, florals or landscapes, in Steve's copper foil and leaded style
- Modern lines in simple geometric patterns
Where to Use Glass Cabinet Doors
Upper kitchen cabinets, butler's pantries, bar cabinets, built-ins beside a fireplace and bathroom vanities all work well.
Planning Tips
Choose which doors get glass; a few accent doors can look better than all of them. Think about lighting, since in-cabinet lights make glass glow at night. Coordinate with the room's colors and any other stained glass in the house.
Steve designs every piece with the homeowner and builds it in his studio, so each insert fits the door it's made for. See examples in the fireplace and cabinets gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you put stained glass in my existing cabinet doors?
Often, yes, depending on how the doors are built. Photos and measurements help Steve tell you what's possible.
Will glass cabinet doors show my clutter?
Not if you choose textured or patterned glass, which softens the view of what's inside.
Can cabinet glass match other stained glass in my home?
Yes. Steve can design cabinet inserts to coordinate with door glass, windows or other pieces.
Update Your Kitchen
About The Glass Master: The Glass Master is a custom stained glass studio owned by Steve Downing in Thornton, Colorado, serving Denver and the north metro, including Westminster, Northglenn, Broomfield, Arvada and Brighton. Phone: (303) 457-1886.
Call Steve at (303) 457-1886, 7am to 5pm daily, or send a message. Browse the fireplace and cabinets gallery for ideas.
