Display cabinets – elegant and functional kitchen storage
Just like all our kitchens, our display cabinets are crafted from scratch in our own carpentry studio and can be fully customized. These cabinets offer both practical storage and elegant aesthetics, becoming a focal point in any kitchen or dining space. In this post we share inspiration, styling tips, and smart ideas for incorporating display cabinets into your kitchen.
When you build a kitchen with us at Nordiska Kök, we help you tailor the display cabinet and find a style and solution that seamlessly harmonizes with the rest of your kitchen and home. Discover how the process works and how to order a kitchen from Nordiska Kök.
Display cabinet with glass doors, offering generous storage while also serving as a beautiful piece of furniture.
A display cabinet is an easy way to bring personality and warmth into the kitchen – with colours, materials, and carefully selected decorative objects that reflect your unique style.
Built-in display cabinets for kitchens
A built-in display cabinet is fully integrated into the kitchen layout. Typically designed with matching materials and finishes, it blends effortlessly with surrounding cabinetry. These cabinets offer storage for everyday items such as glassware, plates and bowls, while adding a sense of openness and elegance.
Options like fluted glass or oak shelving add detail and depth to the design – perfect for contemporary or traditional kitchens alike.
In the dark oak kitchen, storage space is maximised with a built-in display cabinet featuring fluted glass that extends all the way to the ceiling.
Beautiful kitchen in earthy tones, featuring a built-in display cabinet with shelving and a light oak interior.
A kitchen island with an integrated display cabinet offers both workspace and smart storage in one – while also creating a beautiful focal point in the room. See more from the elegant green kitchen.
Freestanding display cabinets
A freestanding glass display cabinet works beautifully beyond the kitchen – in dining rooms, open-plan spaces or living rooms. It can be crafted to match your kitchen design for a cohesive look, or stand out as a statement piece on its own.
Use a freestanding cabinet to store ceramics, wine glasses or tableware, or to create styled arrangements that add warmth and personality to the room.
Custom-built display cabinet in beige and natural oak in Ellen Dixdotter’s farmhouse kitchen.
With its dark oak finish and fluted glass sliding doors, this display cabinet stands out as a beautiful statement piece on its own.
Freestanding beige display cabinet in classic Shaker style with glass doors – a functional storage piece that brings clean, Scandinavian design to any space.
Oak display cabinets
Choosing a display cabinet in oak creates a calm and natural atmosphere. Oak can be finished in various shades, from light Scandinavian tones to deeper tones for a more rustic and sophisticated appeal.
The light oak display cabinet with fluted glass sliding doors adds a Scandinavian touch, offers storage, and serves as a beautiful piece of furniture on its own.
Dark oak display cabinet with fluted glass sliding doors blends sophisticated elegance with practical storage.
Painted display cabinets
Painted display cabinets are a popular choice in both traditional and contemporary kitchens. Soft neutrals like white, warm grey or beige create a clean, Scandinavian-inspired look. For a bolder statement, navy blue or deep green are timeless, elegant choices. You can also combine colours to create a unique kitchen design reflecting your personal style.
Green display cabinet beautifully paired with marble worktop and brass details. See more from the classic shaker kitchen in green.
Painted display cabinet doors in beautiful contrast to light oak shelving and interior.
Built-in blue display cabinet with fluted glass and light oak interior, in the architects blue retro kitchen.
Display cabinets with glass doors
Whether built-in or freestanding, display cabinets (sometimes referred to as glass-front cabinets or glass kitchen cabinets) give you the chance to store and display your favourite items while keeping them protected.
Choose from clear glass for a classic look, or fluted and textured glass to partially obscure the contents while adding visual interest. Thanks to the glass doors, display cabinets not only offer smart storage, but also help create an open and airy atmosphere in the kitchen.
White display cabinets with fluted glass enhance the room’s soft, open and airy atmosphere – adding lightness and subtle texture to the space.
Antique glass adds depth, texture, and character to the display cabinet and the kitchens overall look – perfect for adding charm and authenticity to both modern and classic interiors.
Warm tones, lively terrazzo, and display cabinets with fluted glass come together in a harmonious whole, in interior designer Gabriella Gullberg’s classic bistro kitchen.
The display cabinet doors with antique glass and interiors clad in white-pigmented ash create an elegant impression with contemporary flair.
Display cabinet with fluted glass – fluted glass adds texture and visual interest and creates a perfect balance between visibility and discretion.
Grey display cabinet in Shaker style with double doors is both timeless, beautiful, and functional.
Beige kitchen with built-in display cabinets featuring oak shelving – classic and timeless. See more from the rustic elegance kitchen.
Oak display cabinet with glass doors, paired with a timless limestone worktop and black handles, in the wooden kitchen featured in Grand Designs.
Rustic display cabinet in a light beige shade with classic details. See more from Kenza’s kitchen.
Frequently asked questions about display cabinets
Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions about display cabinets.
What is a display cabinet?
A display cabinet is a storage unit with glass doors or panels that allow you to showcase and protect items such as tableware, glassware or decorative design objects. It combines open shelving aesthetics with enclosed practicality – ideal for kitchens, dining rooms and living spaces.
What should I store in a display cabinet?
These cabinets are perfect for items you use often but also want to display – like wine glasses, ceramic bowls, cookbooks or handmade pottery. They’re also great for creating styled arrangements that reflect your personal style.
How do I choose the right display cabinet for my kitchen?
Which display cabinet you should choose depends entirely on your personal preferences, style, storage needs, and where the cabinet will be placed. When you build a kitchen with us at Nordiska Kök, one of our experienced kitchen designers will help you design your new kitchen – including display cabinet(s) if desired – tailored to your specific needs and wishes. Learn more about the process and how to order a kitchen from Nordiska Kök.
For more kitchen storage inspiration – explore our top tips on open storage and kitchen decoration or learn how to create practical storage with the smart pocket door cabinet .
