To glaze or not to glaze white kitchen cabinets?

While some people love the look of bright white kitchen cabinets, others claim it can be too stark and prefer white glazed kitchen cabinets instead. The addition of a a glaze over kitchen cabinets can soften the look a bit, giving it a slightly aged or distressed appearance, often referred to as an old world style. White Glazed Kitchen Cabinets

Your choice may come down to the look you're trying to pull off. Are you looking for a clean and contemporary look? Or something more traditional?

Consider as well, the amount of direct sunlight your kitchen gets. A bright white kitchen can look even brighter, in a well lit room. A glaze over your cabinets will help to tone that down a bit.

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What door style your getting should also be a consideration. A plan, shaker style door isn't going to have the same impact from glazing as a more ornate cabinet door will. The glazing settles in the creases and corners, making them more prominent. The glaze will give your doors more depth and more interest.