Do you really have stuff you want to display and is worth displaying?

I don't feel that way about kitchen stuff, so I did not include any glass doors in my current kitchen. If I look at all the stuff we placed in all the upper cabinets ... none is display worthy!

the 36 and 18 would be the best. you can pick the glass to obscure somewhat.....chispa makes a point about "display-worthiness" i think glass fronts are really nice though., to create a break from all the other solid dooors..and much better than open shelves.

A 36" door is large. You skipped my first thought. Two 27" doors with reeded glass to lightly obscure the contents. And the other option, two double doors with or without glass. each side upening what appears as two doors as one.

id go with yhe 3 glass foors eith a translucent glass

Oh boy! Everybody seems to like something different! I don’t really have anything particular to display in these cabinets. The only reason I was considering the glass doors was to break up that wall a little, which consists of 45” of pantry cabinets plus the 36” refrigerator. I thought that I could break all of that up and add some interest with the glass doors. I was originally going to go for 3 glass doors of equal size (36” double door cabinet plus 18” single door cabinet.). But I started having second thoughts about what I could possibly put behind all that glass. So my other thought was 30” double door glass in the middle flanked by two 12” solid door cabinets on either side (54” total). I was going to do reeded glass or seeded glass. I really love seeded glass but I think that the reeded glass will obscure the view more? Any thoughts on going back to solid doors? It would definitely be more cost effective. In that case, I was looking at doing the 3 equal sized doors, but I could change that as well.

Given you have nothing to display and glass fronts is on the list of kitchen fads that are fading I would skip it. You aren't the only one w/o diplay items in your kitchen, buyers don't care for this feature. MAYBE the reeded glass would be a good solution?????

I have a long wall of clear glass cabinets. Mine is an open concept house and these are on the furthest wall, and visible from the sitting area. I keep all my “pretty” serving pieces in there, including some lovely large salad bowls. You can also put glassware in there.

Love your beadboard @RedRyder 😍

We have some glass fronts in the kitchen. They have interior lighting that shines through glass shelves. Our kitchen is large allowing for only items better for display behind the glass. I might opt for no glass with less storage.

RedRyder, what are the depths of the glass cabinets? How much deeper is the middle cabinet?

Given the location of this area, unless using as an appliance or coffee station, will you really need functionally?

We designed our last kitchen‘s area similar to below...glass cabinets on each side, closed in the middle with drawers. It was ideal for our needs.

To help you visualize, here are dark cabinets. There are lots of combinations and maybe consider before you make a final decision.

A cupboard would be on both sides.

@bpath - the projection of the middle cabinet is 3”.

Thank you everybody. You’ve given me a lot to think about. On the one hand, I don’t really have anything to display, but on the other hand, I think having the glass doors could add something visually interesting to the space. I’m doing an OTR microwave, so there is no spectacular range/range-hood to draw the eye. The very last photo that Maureen posted is almost exactly what I had visualized. I think it looks beautiful. It kinda gives the look of a hutch but with countertop space. I thought of doing something like the other 3 photos posted, where the top cabinets go all the way to the countertop, because I don’t think I’ll need this countertop for a worktop since it’s not in close proximity to the sink and stove. But, I need it for a landing for items coming out of the refrigerator. And also, I envision using it for things such as a coffee station and food buffet items when having company, to keep these items and the foot traffic away from the main work/prep/clean-up area between the range and the sink. But I also envisioned storing my coffee mugs and portable water bottles in the upper cabinets and that’s not going to work with glass doors. This area is also in close proximity to the kitchen table.

Instead of the ORR microwave, I’d that space for a microwave!

Also, consider not using an angled upper cabinet.

If you don't have anything to display or store there, omit the cabinets altogether. But I'd choose the 3 door option and store all my dishes and glasses there. There's nothing wrong with seeing dishes and drinkware just piled up behind glass doors; it doesn't need to be a magazine worthy display.

I also agree with Meghan W that the microwave would be more practical in that area instead of over the range. We have an OTR m/w in our vacation home, and don't love it. But it was the only spot for it in the small kitchen.

No to glass doors, however if you have separate 12” high upper cabinets lighted glass doors would work, giving you some light to brighten and select a few pieces to feature there.

I would do equal sized doors 4 probably for sure and what do you plan to store there ? Glassware works but is that a practical place for the use of the glassware . I ahve no real idea of the complete layout of the kitchen . I do agree a MW for venting above a range always a bad choice. Are you the type of person that is anal about display that is seen all the time ? I like the idea of some light on that wall but a messy bunch of stuff behind glass is not ideal

I love glass doors in kitchens. They do not have to be "display", just neat. I keep my glassware and everyday dishes in glass door cabinets.

I have a cabinet with glass doors where i thought all the "princess house crystal" I received as gifts would look great. That's an emphatic NO - glassware does not project very well aesthetically. I also papered the inside for more visual appeal and that didn't really help either.

My vote is no glass fronted cabinets

I don't mind the glass doors, but for me, I like symmetry. Those glass doors just in one side would look off for me.

I agree that if they are for everyday, you need to be neat.

I also feel that the kitchen should have ample behind regular door storage .

I love reeded or frosted glass cabinets for dish and glass storage--especially for your basic drinkware. Guests can easily find a mug, but the frosted glass means items can be basic and even a bit crowded or jumbled, more than you would want with clear glass.

Put your glass cabinets where you want your regular dishware. That might be that set of cabinets next to the fridge. Or it might be the uppers above the dishwasher. Either could be attractive. Think carefully about what daily pattern you want for unloading your dishwasher and putting things away.

Symmetry is but one aspect of good design. There's also balance, rhythm, scale, proportion, repetition, texture, line, pattern. Focusing on one element to the exclusion of others, not looking at the whole, is not the best approach.

'Form follows function.' I love my glass front cabinet doors because they break up the many solid cabinets, but they are also right over the DW so it's easy to load them up with pretty dishes in an orderly fashion--it functions well. Consider carefully how you will use this cabinet.

Thank you everybody. I posted the floor plan father up in the comments and I was planning on putting my everyday dishes and glasses in the 36” wall cabinet above the dishwasher since it’s in close proximity to the dishwasher as well as the kitchen table. These potentially glass-front cabinets next to the refrigerator would be used for lesser used items since the cabinets are farther away from the prep/cook/clean-up areas. I still haven’t decided which direction I want to go with the doors for the cabinets in question. One potential hang-up is that it will be 2 separate cabinets instead of one big cabinet open across the inside.