--- title: Glazed Cabinets Add Traditional Depth & Dimension to Any Kitchen description: Cabinet glaze is a great way to add vintage charm to your kitchen. Here we'll detail different applications of glaze that you can choose from for your cabinets. --- [Kitchen Design Blog ](https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog) # [Glazed Cabinets Add Traditional Depth & Dimension to Any Kitchen](https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog/glazed-cabinets-add-traditional-depth-and-dimension-to-any-kitchen) Written by [Kitchen Magic](https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog/author/kitchen-magic) | Jan 18, 2018   Looking to get extra "oomph" from your kitchen design? Begin exploring the world of cabinet glazes and you'll be hooked. Glazes are a smart addition to any kitchen - laden with all manner of benefits: - Depth - Warmth (a smart way to warm up [all-white kitchens](https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog/why-winter-white-cabinets-are-so-popular)) - [Texture](https://www.kitchenmagic.com/featured-remodel/january-2018) - Camouflage (they're great for hiding that everyday cabinet smudge and grime we don't always have the time to wipe off. In a nutshell, glazes are applied - and wiped away - adhering only to the cabinet's contours - particularly grooved surfaces, ridges and edges. You can leave as much or as little as you like. As kitchen designers and builders, we'll work with you to select a complimentary color, and the glazing technique that matches your design preferences.     Most of the time, glazes are used in traditional or [transitional kitchen designs](https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog/what-is-a-transitional-kitchen), and they're also used to create distressed or antiqued cabinet finishes.   ## Glaze Your Way Towards Depth, Dimension and Texture There are a variety of techniques and approaches we use in order to achieve a particular look. ### All-over glaze vs pin-striping The all-over approach means we apply the glaze to the entirety of the cabinet face. Using this less-meticulous method, the glaze automatically adheres to [the more dramatic contours](https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog/8-wood-detail-options-that-are-right-for-traditional-and-transitional-designs) and is almost invisible on the flatter or smoother surfaces - although it's still visible.     Pin-striping is different. With this technique, we use a narrow paint brush to apply the selected glaze carefully along straight reliefs and edges of the cabinet face. Because it requires a greater attention to detail and accuracy, the price for pin-striping is notably higher than other types of glaze.     All-over glazes are typically more subtle, while pin-striping provides more dramatic definition - but overall effects depend on the color of glaze you select.   ### Choose a door style that suits your glazed desires Similarly, only cabinetry doors with distinct reliefs or changes in elevation benefit from pin-striping or more dramatic glazing. So, for example, your [Shaker-style doors](https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog/how-shaker-style-doors-work-for-any-design-taste) might be best off with all-over applications as there isn't much to pin-stripe. On the flip side, if you love the more dramatic look glazing can achieve, choose more ornate door styles - like doors with raised panels or cathedral-style designs.   ### Wood cabinets can be glazed, too! Wood cabinetry can be glazed too! We always stain and seal cabinets first so the glaze doesn't permanently absorb into the wood grains. Your [kitchen design specialist](https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog/go-pro-why-homeowners-are-picking-professionals-over-general-contractors) will show examples of both so you can choose the look you prefer. Wood-stained cabinets with glaze have a richer and [more rustic look](https://www.kitchenmagic.com/featured-remodel/october-2017) than those without.     ### Cool or warm: what's your glaze style? Choosing glazes can be tricky. Unless you're a [professional or experienced remodeler](https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog/25-questions-to-ask-your-kitchen-contractor), it's hard to know how the glaze will "turn out." Again, your designer is a huge help here. However - there are basic "glaze rules to live by" in terms of warm or cool effects.     To warm white or lighter-colored cabinets, we turn to cream, beige or brown glazes. Select a lighter or darker hue, depending on the amount of [contrast or texture desired](https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog/3-cases-for-a-contrasting-kitchen-design). If your kitchen has a cooler theme, we typically work with gray, white or black glazes. You can even pair a white cabinet with a black or [pewter glaze](https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog/bid/150538/pewter-glaze-promises-elegant-flair-for-cabinets) to achieve a very elegant, contemporary look.     Visit the [Kitchen Magic](https://www.kitchenmagic.com) showroom to discuss your glaze ideas with our design professionals and to see real life examples of glazed kitchen cabinets.   [View full post](https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog/glazed-cabinets-add-traditional-depth-and-dimension-to-any-kitchen) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Kitchen Magic" }, "dateModified" : "2026-01-29T11:27:39.184Z", "datePublished" : "2018-01-18T11:00:00Z", "headline" : "Glazed Cabinets Add Traditional Depth & Dimension to Any Kitchen", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 540, "url" : "https://www.kitchenmagic.com/hubfs/blog-files/glaze-blog/glaze-blog-main.jpg", "width" : 800 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://blog.kitchenmagic.com/blog/glazed-cabinets-add-traditional-depth-and-dimension-to-any-kitchen", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60.0, "url" : "https://www.kitchenmagic.com/hubfs/kitchen-magic-logo-2.jpg", "width" : 101.34276 }, "name" : "Primary Blog" } } ```