Kitchen Glassware Stemware Storage Tips. Built In Racks Holders Hangers Modern Cabinetry Naperville

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The life of glasses is eclectic. From a glass of orange juice in the morning to a glass of wine with dinner, glasses are a part of everyday existence. Also known as drinkware or stemware, glasses come in a variety of styles, shapes, and colors. For some people, glasses are utilitarian. The same glass used for chocolate milk can also be used for vodka. But for others, glasses also serve as decoration. How glasses are used in a home depends on the personalities and tastes of the inhabitants. From purchase to usage to storage, glasses have a life of their own.

5 Tips for Using and Storing Glasses

1. Choose the Right Glass

If you are a fan of etiquette books, you know there are different glasses for every beverage. Over the centuries glasses have been designed to enhance the flavor of their contents. For example, a champagne flute has a tapered opening to prevent the effervescence from escaping quickly. There are 20 different glass types, from brandy snifters to coffee mugs to highball glasses to sherry glasses. While specialty glasses are available, most people need just a few types of glasses for their favorite drinks.

2. Your Style of Drinking

Drinking can mean anything from tap water to a bottle of Château Lafite Rothschild. While many people today prefer a more casual lifestyle, there are still those who are formal and traditional. The glasses you use should reflect who you are. If you prefer to drink from jelly glasses, then do so; but others may feel more at home drinking from full-lead Baccarat crystal. In your home you should do what is natural for you. If you are happy with your style of glasses, whether simple or ornate, a matched set or orphan glasses, your guests will feel comfortable also.

3. The Glasses You Will Need

A person needs only the glasses that he will actually use. Although some people collect antique glass, most want only enough glassware to service their needs. Water glasses can also be used as juice or milk glasses. One generic wineglass is good for both red and white wines. Coffee mugs and teacups will round out a collection of everyday glasses. But if you are an oenophile or a cocktail enthusiast or have formal dinner parties, then you will probably want and need more specialty glasses.

4. To Display or Not to Display

With any glass collection, you need to have a safe and organized place to store the glasses. The people who own beautiful crystal or antique glassware usually want to display their collections. A kitchen cabinet with glass doors or without doors is an excellent way to showcase your glassware. If your glass collection is more modest, you may prefer to hide the glasses behind kitchen cabinet doors.

5. Storage for Glasses

There are a variety of ways to store glassware. For items not used often, you can pack them away in boxes or quilted bags. But it is more convenient to have glasses within easy reach. There are stemware racks you can install in a cabinet, and also stemware holders and hangers. For custom-designed kitchens, you can have the racks or holders built into the cabinets. This is usually a good idea if you have a large number of different glasses that you want to keep accessible for entertaining.

If you are interested in learning more about kitchen glassware storage, please call Joliet Cabinet at 815-727-4096 or e-mail info@jolietcabinet.com. For pictures of Joliet designs, please visit www.jolietcabinet.com.