The reeded glass kitchen trend

Why this beautiful glazing option is so popular for kitchens

Otherwise known as fluted or ribbed glass, the reeded glass kitchen trend has taken interiors by storm yet again. A traditional technique that’s been around for centuries, it first became popular in the 1930’s. Simple in style but impressive in impact, we take a look at why it’s such a key addition to kitchens and why it’s back in a big way.

Elevated style, that works with homes of all eras

Whether in dividing doors, windows or set in to cupboards, ribbed glass adds a touch of Art Deco glamour to any room. It’s not a dominating look, or one that will easily date, but it gives rooms a nod to the 30’s and the elegance that this period is synonymous with.

Reeded glass doesn’t just come into its own in a 30’s home, though –  its simple lines work equally well in a contemporary, rustic or period style property. It’s all about the colours and finish that you mix with it that define the personality of the kitchen.

But where can you use it? Splashbacks, for example, can look wonderful in reeded glass – with the smooth side facing outward making it easier to keep clean. Its ridged lines add depth to a space, too. Less solid than a timber door, the texture is a welcome addition, especially in a small room where too many opaque doors can make a room feel enclosed. Used vertically, reeded glass can even make a room feel taller.

Add privacy, without blocking light

Glazed doors can help divide your home, and by using reeded glass you’re doubling up on aesthetics and practicality. The fascination for open plan living shows little sign of fading, but by adding fluted glass doors you can ‘zone’ parts of your room from the rest – great if your family use the space together, but for different things.

Reeded glass is just the right level of opaque – allowing light to pass without everything being visible. Where this works so well in kitchens is when it’s set into cupboards. You can hide your clutter but still add a sense of style. Great for a pantry too, it gives a hint of what’s inside without the contents of your cupboard constantly collecting dust. If your display cabinets are lit from the inside, the reeded glass will diffuse the light beautifully.

Accessorise in style

With fluted glass being so on-trend, it’s easy to find coordinating accessories for your kitchen. Glasses of all styles, bowls, jugs and carafes in reeded glass can look great on an open shelf, to pick out the glazing used in cupboards or doors. And reeded glass pendant lights above an island or dining table can really dial up the style factor.

Ribbed glass also comes in a range of colours, so you can pick out the tones of other parts of your kitchen. Smoked glass works well with muted, heritage colour schemes, while amber reeded glass lifts a room with its subtle hint of colour.

So if you love ribbed glass, it’s quite simple to make the trend work for you, whether on a cabinet door of your bespoke kitchen, as a splashback, to divide a room or just to accessorise. The choice is yours.