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Upgrade your home’s ambience with a glass crockery unit. Capture the creative balance between functionality & aesthetics. Read here!
A modern glass crockery unit is a furniture piece designed to store and display all the dinnerware and glassware for family and friend gatherings at home. It is also called a hutch, buffet, china cabinet, or sideboard. It offers multiple benefits like:
- It enhances the overall decor of the kitchen, dining room or living room.
- It protects delicate serveware and dinnerware from daily dust and damage.
- It makes an optimum utilisation of space.
- It is versatile and available in different materials, sizes and structures.
Various Sizes of Glass Crockery Units
- Small Unit (4 ft. high, 2 ft. wide, 1.5 ft. deep)
- Medium Unit (5 to 6 ft. high, 3 ft. wide, and 1.5 to 2 ft. deep)
- Large Crockery Unit ( 7 ft. high, 4 ft. wide, 2 ft. deep)
- For any glass crockery units in the dining area:
- Width can be up to 4 ft. with two shutters and up to 6 ft. with three shutters
- The height of the base unit can be 2 ft. 7.5 in, which can be used as a sideboard
- The height of wall units can be a minimum of 2 ft.
- Tall units can be between 7 ft. to 8ft.
- Depth can be up to 1 ft 6 inches.
- For any glass crockery units in the kitchen:
- Height can be 2 to 3 ft.
- Depth can be between 1 ft. to 1 ft 6 in
However, it is essential to choose the size of the glass crockery unit based on the number of crockery items to be stored and the available space in the kitchen or dining area. Based on various factors, the prices of crockery cabinet designs for kitchens usually lie between Rs 17,000 and Rs 90,000 or even more.
Types of Glass Used in a Crockery Unit
- Bronze Mirror
- Black Mirror
- Plain Mirror
- Brown Tinted Glass
- Fluted Glass
- Frosty Glass
- Clear Glass
- Black Tinted Glass
How to Choose a Glass Crockery Unit for Kitchen & Related Spaces?
- Assess the room and its layout where you plan to install the glass crockery unit.
- Understand your storage needs by taking an inventory of your existing kitchen crockery and considering future purchases and seasonal items.
- Choose a crockery unit that seamlessly matches the existing decor of your home.
- Prioritise functionality by incorporating adjustable shelves to accommodate various crockery sizes and ensure safety features are installed for young kids and the elderly.
- Invest in high-quality materials and craftsmanship.
- Built-in and overhead lighting can enhance the display on the glass crockery unit.
Here is a lowdown on the most stunning glass crockery units for your dream abode. Read on!
Fluted Glass Crockery Unit
This crockery unit adds to the visual depth and dimension of your kitchen crockery, owing to its unique texture and design. It displays a sense of creativity in the kitchen and, at the same time, lends some privacy by not making the crockery display fully visible. The natural light from the window accentuates its intricacies.
Frosted Glass Crockery Unit
This frosted glass unit in the dining room provides an elegant platform to showcase your precious crockery to the guests, be it family or friends. This is an ideal option for those who want to maintain lightness in the space while hiding everyday dust or minor imperfections. A carpet-free floor makes the space appear cool & calm.
Full Glass Crockery Unit for Dining Room
This tall, full-glass crockery unit facilitates easy view and convenient access as it keeps all your dining essentials within arm’s reach. It amps up your mood and the ambience instantly because it has been gracefully enveloped between two glossy wooden panels on each side and has built-in shelf lighting. Don’t miss the accent wall with a muted grey wallpaper and the vertically striped blinds that keep the place looking modern and charming.
Full Pantry Kitchen Crockery Unit Glass Design
This full glass unit with a folding door fits this modern kitchen perfectly. The unit’s clear glass design gives you a direct view of the shelves, displaying the crockery pieces inside, while the sliding mechanism makes it easy to access them without taking much effort and space.
Greyish Black Glass Crockery Unit
This greyish-black unit makes a bold statement in the kitchen. It complements the walls, countertops and wooden top cabinets perfectly and gives complete privacy to the crockery stored inside. You can have multiple glass crockery cabinets if space and budget constraints don’t apply.
Modern Kitchen Designs
Wall-Mounted Glass Corner Crockery Unit
This crockery unit facilitates an optimum utilisation of the unused corners and walls in the apartment. The entire unit is divided into separate compartments to store and display each type exclusively, and the aluminium door frames give it a timeless touch.
A glass crockery unit is highly versatile and is increasingly becoming a way to define and elevate personal spaces in your home. Have one installed or designed in the kitchen or the living room, and watch how magically it transforms your home. Book an online consultation with the team at DesignCafe to get started.
FAQs
1. What are the four main types of crockery?
- Flatware (Silverware) – Includes the utensils used for preparing or eating the food | Comprises dinner knives/butter/steak knives, dinner/salad/dessert forks & soup/dessert/tea spoons
- Serveware – Includes the dishes used to present & bring food to the table in larger quantities for the diners to help themselves | Comprises serving platters/bowls/spoons, soup pots | Creates a communal atmosphere
- Dinnerware – Includes the dishes directly used by the diners to place & serve the food | Comprises plates & bowls of different sizes where each serves a different purpose | Sets the ambience & tone for the meal.
- Glassware (Drinkware) – Includes items used for serving beverages | Enhances the presentation & drinking experience | Comprises water/wine glasses, teapots/cups, mugs/tumblers, and decanters.
2. What are the materials used for kitchen crockery?
- Porcelain – Sophisticated & luxurious look | Lightweight | Expensive | Can be easily cracked
- Bone China – Formal & elegant look | Strong & durable | Easy to clean | Lightweight | Expensive
- Earthenware – Rustic look | Affordable | Can be easily chipped or cracked | Retains heat well
- Glass – Minimalist & contemporary look | Dishwasher safe | Difficult To Stack | Easy to break
- Stoneware – Highly strong | Easy to clean | Not easy to carry multiple dishes around at once
- Melamine – Highly durable | Not stain-resistant | Casual look & feel | Not scratch-resistant
3. Where can a glass crockery unit be placed, according to Vastu?
As per Vastu, place the glass crockery unit on the western or southern walls of the kitchen or dining area. Keep the crockery unit free of dust and clutter to ward off negative energies surrounding the space. Throw away any broken crockery and replace it immediately with another new one, as broken things are considered a bad omen.
4. Which glass is best for a kitchen crockery unit?
Toughened glass is the best type of glass that you can use for designing your kitchen crockery unit, as it has exceptional durability and is resistant to heavy impact and cracks. It is sturdy and safe because it goes through a heat treatment process, making it significantly stronger than regular clear glass.
