Category Archives: Kitchen Cabinets With Glass

People of all the ages had a strange affinity to traditionalism in their lives. Whether it is occasional apparel or something to do with their interior art deco, giving a traditional touch defines and adds value to an otherwise hollow style. The trend of using traditional designs for interiors became more popular since 1990s.

Nevertheless, the advancement in technology has changed the face of traditional art by that time. Thus, the traditional choices were recognized with uniqueness and antiquity. And today when it comes to interior decoration antique and weathered designer items, real or imitated, are considered as a treasure.

In case of cabinet hardware, traditional designs and makes are highly in demand. It gives an entirely different look irrespective of the furniture type used. Changing the cabinet hardware like pulls, handles and knobs is one of the most economical methods of interior makeovers. It brings about a great visual impact several times higher than its cost. Nowadays, families who need to sell their old homes, adopt this technique of makeover so as to give their interiors an impressive finish for their prospective buyers. It is most effective in case of kitchen makeovers because maximum numbers of cabinets in a home are found in there.

One method of giving your kitchen a brighter and sparkling clean look is to decorate it with classic glass cabinet hardware. It is best suitable for small and dark kitchens. Glass absorbs and reflects light in certain quantities which increases the average luminosity of the space around. The effect may not be sufficiently apparent but it is the basic law of physics and it certainly exists. Glass knobs and pulls have a strong aesthetic aura that cannot be matched with metals or polished wood. And also there is a great deal of difference between traditional glass knobs and the modern ones. Most of the vintage glass cabinet hardware is made of foggier glass and sometimes they are mixed with alloys like brass that gives it a colorful finish.

But pure glass items were always in more demand than colored ones. Today, crystal cut glass knobs are manufactured that looks more slick and shiny. However, the soft glowing effect emanated from the classic style glass knobs is something unexplainable attractive. Even today glass knobs are manufactured to imitate the olden days but still they look different from the antique pieces. This is the main reason why antique glass hardware is still in high demand. The weathered and faded look that comes from natural aging of glass and longtime exposure to the atmospheric elements, gives the evidence of their antiquity. This makes them really invaluable and unique. More than utility, they shine as a marvelous piece of olden artwork.

Common design patters in glass knobs include star burst and sunflower types. However, global knobs with a smooth finish always had a great demand. Continue reading →