01Fluted glass crockery unit
Fluted glass softly hides contents and looks very modern.
Unique crockery unit designs: 12 modern ideas
Crockery units that store everyday dishes and show off the good dinner set.
Looking for unique crockery unit designs? A crockery unit is where function meets display. It stores plates, glasses and serving bowls close to the dining table, and its glass doors show off the dinner set or heirloom pieces. Modern crockery cabinets come with lighting, mixed materials and clever layouts.
Here are 12 crockery unit ideas.
02Arched glass doors
Arch-topped doors add a soft, elegant touch.
Crockery unit with a bar section
03Crockery unit with bar
One section for glasses and bottles turns it into a home bar.
04Wall-mounted crockery unit
Floating upper cabinets save floor space in small dining areas.
Sideboard with glass display shelves above
05Sideboard with display above
A low sideboard with open or glass shelves above.
Corner crockery almirah with glass doors
06Corner crockery almirah
A corner unit uses dead space.
Crockery unit with cane panel doors
07Cane and wood
Cane panels on doors let air circulate and look natural.
Crockery unit with a mirror back
08Mirror-back display
A mirror back doubles the display and adds sparkle.
Two-tone crockery cabinet with glass uppers
09Two-tone crockery cabinet
Solid lower doors in colour, glass uppers in a wood frame.
Crockery unit built into a wall niche
10Built-in niche unit
A unit recessed into a wall niche looks built-in and saves space.
Crockery unit used as a partition
11Crockery unit as partition
Placed between living and dining, it divides and stores.
Open shelves holding everyday plates
12Open shelf crockery display
Open shelves for everyday plates make them easy to grab.
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How to choose a crockery unit design
- Depth: 15–18 inches holds large plates comfortably.
- Shelf spacing: adjustable shelves for different items.
- Glass type: clear for display, fluted or frosted to hide clutter.
- Lighting: warm profile lights make glassware glow.
- Location: close to the dining table and kitchen.
Materials and rough cost factors
- Carcass: termite-treated ply.
- Shutters: glass type and frame (aluminium or wood).
- Finish: laminate, veneer, PU.
- Lighting and mirrors.
- Size: full-height units cost more.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is a crockery unit?
A cabinet, usually with glass doors, for storing and displaying plates, glasses and serving dishes.
Where should a crockery unit go?
In the dining area, close to the table and kitchen.
What depth should a crockery cabinet be?
About 15–18 inches to hold dinner plates comfortably.
Clear or fluted glass for a crockery unit?
Clear glass to display a dinner set; fluted glass to hide everyday items while looking stylish.
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