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Personalized Design: Glass Doors
Posted by Merillat Design Professional, Sarah Reep on Sep 7th 2017
In a Much Lived-in Kitchen, Glass Doors Help Personalize the Design
Do you like to spend a lot of time in your kitchen – even you’re not cooking, eating, or cleaning? This calls for a kitchen designed just for you. Even a relatively small touch, like glass doors for certain cabinets, can help bring the personal touch to your kitchen.
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A glass door or two can break up the sea of solid cabinetry doors in your kitchen. This also lets you select items of special meaning to be seen and enjoyed by all who enter.
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