Glass kitchens — are they worth the money?
If you’re looking for a new kitchen, you’ll find a wide range of finishes. Your decision will probably be based partly on taste and partly on budget. However, if money’s no object, you may consider looking at glass kitchens. But is this really a good option?
Advantages of glass kitchens
There’s no question that glass kitchens are one of the highest-quality finishes you can get for a modern kitchen. You only have to feel the surface to appreciate the quality of a glass kitchen. Glass is one of the the smoothest finishes you can get, as well as the most reflective, and it has a coldness to the touch that few other materials can match.
Glass kitchens are one of the best money can buy, so if they match your tastes and your budget, why shouldn’t you go for one?
Disadvantages of glass kitchens
Unfortunately, all this doesn’t come without drawbacks, and the big one is the price-tag. They typically cost twice as much as lacquered kitchens, the next best, but the difference in quality isn’t as great as the price suggests. The finish on a good quality lacquered kitchen will be almost as good as glass, but it will cost around half the price.
Glass kitchens are vulnerable to damage, too. Their delicate edges can be easily chipped.
Glass doors are also prone to bowing and can be a nightmare with fingerprints.
There’s also the problem that they are hard to find. They’re typically only made by German, Italian and French kitchen brands. Therefore, they’re only available in some showrooms.
Alternatives to glass kitchens
If you want the biggest bang for your buck, you’ll be better off buying a lacquered kitchen over glass. The quality is only marginally lower for half the price. Lacquered kitchens also have far fewer disadvantages.
Alternatively, you may wish to look at a glass laminate kitchen. Glass laminate kitchens look practically identical to glass, and like lacquered kitchens, cost about half the price. Plus, glass laminate kitchens are more durable than glass, will never bow like glass and won’t show any fingerprints.
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