Leaded glass and stained glass are traditional solutions but industrial windows and doors can create a similar effect though in a much more contemporary way.
Curtains instead of cabinet doors.
Instead hang curtains you could use some leftover fabric from a failed.
There s an easy way to reduce the cost.
Wire mesh and screens can actually be very attractive especially in a farmhouse style home where the mesh or screen will give the kitchen a country feel.
My grandmother always used curtains for cabinet doors and in door ways.
Then allow for 3 4 or so for each hem.
I have used curtains as doors for years it softens sound and i like the look.
You d need a heavy duty staple gun or you could also use upholstery staples kind of like u shaped nails.
When you opt for this door alternative you can rest assured that there will be airflow in and around the dishes that you have stored in your cabinet.
Forgo standard kitchen cabinet doors altogether.
Remember to add 1 5 to 2 times the cabinet width.
Reminds me of my grandmother.
No we re not talking open shelving.
Cabinet width 30 this measurement is more flexible.
And then there are etched glass screens awnings and more.
Gathers hide flaws and hemming this kind of project does not require 100 accuracy.
The extra amount for gathers was 20 which fell between 1 5 and two times greater than my cabinet width.