Showplace Decorative Glass Options

When it comes to kitchen design, the cabinets play a vital role in setting the overall aesthetic tone. The choice of cabinet doors can significantly impact the ambiance, functionality, and perceived value of your kitchen. Among the many options available, decorative glass cabinet doors have emerged as a popular choice for homeowners seeking to elevate their kitchen’s style.

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Below, we explore how incorporating decorative glass in kitchen cabinet doors can add value and enhance the visual appeal of your culinary space.

  1. Expanding the Visual Space: One of the most significant advantages of decorative glass cabinet doors is their ability to create an illusion of a more spacious kitchen. By allowing light to pass through, the glass doors break up the solid visual barriers presented by traditional cabinet doors. This added transparency can make your kitchen feel brighter, more open, and inviting. It’s an excellent solution for smaller kitchens or those lacking in natural light.
  2. Showcasing Display-worthy Items: Decorative glass cabinet doors provide a perfect opportunity to showcase your prized kitchenware and collectibles. You can display your beautiful dinnerware, elegant glassware, or cherished family heirlooms behind the glass panels. This not only adds a touch of personal style but also creates an eye-catching focal point within the kitchen. The elegant display can make your kitchen feel more unique and sophisticated, leaving a lasting impression on guests.
  3. Versatility in Design: Decorative glass cabinet doors come in a wide variety of styles, patterns, and textures. Whether you prefer a contemporary, traditional, or eclectic aesthetic, there is a glass design to complement your kitchen’s overall theme. Frosted, etched, stained, or textured glass options allow you to achieve the desired level of privacy while still maintaining an element of visual interest. Additionally, glass doors can be combined with solid doors or open shelving to create a custom look that reflects your personal taste.
  4. Amplifying Natural and Artificial Lighting: Natural light is highly sought after in kitchen design as it imparts a fresh and vibrant ambiance. Decorative glass cabinet doors can maximize the utilization of natural and artificial light by allowing it to reflect off glass for enhanced natural light in the space. This not only brightens the kitchen but also reduces the need for excessive artificial lighting during the day, resulting in energy savings. Furthermore, including in-cabinet lighting in areas with glass doors adds a unique look, making the kitchen appear brighter and more welcoming in the evenings.
  5. Easy Maintenance and Durability: Contrary to popular belief, decorative glass cabinet doors can be quite durable and easy to maintain. Most glass options used in cabinet doors are tempered, ensuring strength and resistance to shattering. Cleaning the glass is as simple as wiping it down with a glass cleaner, making it convenient for day-to-day upkeep. Additionally, glass is resistant to staining, warping, or discoloration, ensuring the longevity of your cabinet doors.

Clear glass (shown above) is the standard glass option. It offers a touch of class in traditional and transitional designs. A more contemporary glass is our Frosted Glass.

Frosted Glass

Frosted decorative glass adds privacy, elegance, and a touch of modern sophistication to your space. It diffuses light, creates visual interest, and enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of your doors and windows.

Now that you are probably convinced to add decorative glass to your new Showplace cabinets, here are the available glass options in addition to traditional clear and frosted glass options shown above.

Water Glass

Water Glass

Water glass imbues a touch of elegance with its fluid-like texture, striking a balance between partial privacy and accentuating the visual allure of your cherished items showcased within the cabinet.

Reeded Glass

Reeded decorative glass offers a unique texture and visual charm to your home. Its vertical lines create a sense of movement, while diffusing light and providing a level of privacy.

Clear Seedy Glass

Clear Seedy Glass

Clear seedy decorative glass brings a touch of vintage charm and character to your space. Its textured surface mimics the look of hand-blown glass, creating a delightful interplay of light and shadows.

Glue Chip Glass

Glue Chip Glass

Glue Chip Glass decorative glass showcases an intricate, frost-like pattern that adds a touch of elegance and privacy. Its textured surface resembles delicate frostwork, creating a captivating visual effect in any setting.

Showplace Enhances Finish Lineup with Three New Earthy Stains

(HARRISBURG, SD) – Showplace Cabinetry announces the introduction of three new stains, inspired by the natural beauty of wood. Sable and Sparrow offer a rich and earthy feel, providing a unique and organic light brown tone. Buff is also a light brown stain emulating a neutral tone on quartersawn white oak.

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“Lighter brown stains have been consistently trending in home design over the last couple of years and we wanted to add more options to our stain family to fit that need,” said Lisa Myers, at Showplace Cabinetry.

Warm and natural with organic elements, Sable features a red ever-so-slight undertone. As every wood species uniquely interprets Sable, wide variation in color exists between the species.

Warm, yet slightly cooler than Sable, Sparrow has a tan/taupe undertone. Sparrow is available on all Showplace wood species and celebrates variability between species as well.

Sable and Sparrow are both considered character stains which are meant to enhance the graining of the wood. Buff is an equalizer formula specifically crafted for quartersawn white oak which helps neutralize the natural yellow undertones. Each stain has been carefully crafted to ensure that it not only looks beautiful, but also complements a wide range of styles and tastes.

“Lighter brown stains have been consistently trending in home design over the last couple of years.”

-Lisa Myers, New Products

“We are thrilled to offer these beautiful new stains,” said Hannah Gebauer, Director of Marketing at Showplace Cabinetry. “Sable and Sparrow are similar depths but with warm and cool undertones, so designers and homeowners can choose which one fits their overall color palette better. Buff is a beautiful take on quartersawn white oak that our dealers have been asking for a stain with a little less yellow.”

display of two cabinetry styles, showcasing white oak with milan inset, and white oak without the inset.

With their natural beauty, these new character stains are sure to be a hit with homeowners and interior designers alike. Learn more about these beautiful new stains.

Check out this video introducing our Sable stain.
Check out this video introducing our Sparrow stain.

Showplace Announces Winners in 2022 National Design Contest

(HARRISBURG, SD) – Over 144 kitchen, bath, and other room design projects from across the country were submitted in 6 categories for the fourth annual national Showplace Cabinetry Design Contest.

Black and Walnut featured kitchen with the 2022 design contest judges choice badge.

Showplace Cabinetry sponsored the design contest for all sales and design professionals employed by authorized Showplace kitchen and bath dealerships, with all entries judged by a panel of industry professionals.

The contest was open to all projects installed between January 1, 2020 and August 1, 2022. Categories featured a wide variety of kitchen, bath, and other room designs, along with a designation for judges’ choice award for best overall design, which was presented to Brittany Higgins of Salem Point Design in Parker, CO for her rich and beautiful black and walnut kitchen design.

“The originality of design and the quality of these projects were exceptional,” said Bill Allen, CEO of Showplace Cabinetry. “It’s important to remember that all the design entries were from actual projects, placed in homes across the nation. The pride of the designers in creating functional and beautiful rooms for their clients shows through in each entry.”

“The originality of design and the quality of these projects were exceptional,”

-Bill Allen, Showplace CEO

The designers were asked to submit a variety of materials for judging, including professional imagery. The panel of design professionals judged each entry on visual appeal, creativity, workflow and design elements. Categories for the 144 projects entered in the fourth annual Showplace Cabinetry Design Contest were chosen to represent designs for small and large kitchens, bathroom vanities and storage, other rooms, non-painted cabinets, and to feature new Showplace products.

Shows a basement bar with blue cabinets. The bar top has a wavy grey feature under the countertop.

“Showplace Cabinetry congratulates every one of the designers who participated in the contest,” Allen said. “Each is a winner for using Showplace Cabinetry in so many creative and beautiful designs!”

Who is the KCMA and Why is Showplace a Member?

Showplace is proud to be a member of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA). You may wonder what this organization is and why it’s important to be a member. Let’s talk about it.

A strong American cabinet industry is very important to Showplace Cabinetry and our employee owners. One of the most important ways we support the industry is through our active involvement in the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA).

So what is the KCMA? According to the KCMA.org website, “The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1955 to represent companies who manufacture cabinets, bath cabinets, or other residential cabinets and key kitchen and bath industry suppliers. With a membership now more than 300 strong throughout North America, KCMA works to advance the cabinet industry through advocacy, setting cabinet quality standards, sponsoring kitchen and bath cabinet-related research and providing the cabinet industry with management tools and educational programs.”

The KCMA provides resources to help companies succeed, but they also provide legal support and advocacy for its members and the industry.

“There is no other organization that is more devoted to promoting American cabinet manufacturers than the KCMA.” – Bill Allen, Showplace CEO

The KCMA has played a vital role as a champion of fair trade for the domestic cabinet industry while fighting against unfairly traded imported cabinets from China. The KCMA also administers trusted certification programs promoting ANSI construction standards, severe use and environmental stewardship that have been recognized as industry standards for decades.

Showplace employees
Showplace employees

In 2022, Showplace employees (pictured above) were honored to host a plant tour as part of the fall conference for the members of the KCMA, including executives from many manufacturers from around the country.

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The Beauty of Hickory: The Most Variably Grained and Colored Wood

If you’re looking for a wood species that offers a wide range of graining and color consistency, hickory should be at the top of your list.

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This versatile and beautiful wood has become a popular choice for any room in your home, and for good reason. With its unique graining, natural variation, and warm, inviting color, hickory is a wood species that truly stands out.

One of the defining features of hickory is its variability. Below are two areas in which hickory’s characteristics can vary, providing an unexpected beauty with each cabinet.

Characteristics

Hickory Pampas cabinets in a warehouse

Grain

The graining in hickory can range from straight and fine, to wild and wavy, and everything in between. This variability means that each piece of hickory wood is truly one-of-a-kind, and it gives the wood a natural and organic look that is difficult to replicate.

Vanity in hickory wood

Color

The heartwood of hickory can range from light to dark colors, with a reddish hue that adds warmth to the wood. Sapwood is usually lighter in color and can have a yellow or creamy hue. These color variations within a single piece of wood are part of what makes hickory unique and beautiful.

Hickory is a strong and durable wood, making it a great choice for high-traffic areas like flooring or furniture. It’s also a popular choice for cabinetry and millwork, as its natural variation and character make it a great addition to any kitchen or bathroom.

Hickory stained storage cabinets in the back office of our Harrisburg showroom.
This photo demonstrates the variability of stains on hickory. Sparrow finish shown.

Also, whether you prefer a natural finish that highlights the wood’s natural graining and character, or a stained finish that adds a pop of color to your space, hickory is a versatile wood that can be customized to fit your style.

If you’re looking for a beautiful and character-rich addition to your cabinetry or millwork, hickory is a great choice.

Rustic Woods: Add Warmth and Charm to Your Home

Rustic woods have become a popular trend in home design for their natural beauty and ability to add warmth and charm to any space. Whether you’re looking to create a cozy cabin feel in your living room or bring a touch of nature into your modern kitchen, rustic woods are the perfect solution.

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Rustic wood cabinets add warmth and texture to a space, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. This style is particularly well-suited for kitchens that are open and spacious and is becoming increasingly popular in both contemporary and traditional kitchens.

From rich alder to light-toned hickory, there is a type of rustic wood to fit every design aesthetic. Rustic woods also have a unique character that comes from their natural imperfections, knots, and graining, making each cabinet or flooring truly one-of-a-kind.

Another great thing about rustic woods is their versatility. They work well in both modern and traditional settings, and can be paired with a variety of other design elements, from sleek stainless steel to cozy textiles. No matter the look you prefer, rustic woods can fit right in.

Bathroom vanity in rustic hickory

Characteristics

Rustic wood is known for its natural imperfections, knots, and graining. These unique features add depth and character to the wood, making each piece truly one-of-a-kind. Rustic wood also tends to have a more muted color palette, with a mix of light and dark tones that add depth to the space.

Keep in mind that we are unable to control knot amount or placement or grain or color consistency, and any occurrence of these natural imperfections are not considered warrantable.

Bathroom vanity in rustic alder

Versatility

Rustic wood can be paired with a variety of other materials, making it a versatile choice for kitchen or bath cabinetry. For example, you can pair rustic wood cabinets with a sleek, modern countertop for a chic, contemporary look. Or you can pair them with a natural stone backsplash for a more traditional, warm feel.

dual bathroom sink with brown cabinetry and white countertops

Durability

Rustic wood is also known for its durability and strength. Whether you choose alder or hickory, rustic wood cabinets can stand up to the wear and tear of a busy home.

Rustic Wood

Wall cabinet with Water Glass in upper doors

Color Variations

This cabinet is finished in our cashew stain on rustic alder. Notice the light and dark areas? The inconsistencies are acceptable and would not be replaced as per the terms of our warranty.

Rustic Alder cabinet

Knots and Color

This cabinet is finished in our Driftwood stain on rustic alder. Some would prefer to have more knots or to have knots in other locations than near a door profile or a possible hardware location. Remember that we are unable to control knot placement or amount.

Rustic hickory cabinet

Color and Knots

This beautiful cabinet is finished in Tawny stain on rustic hickory. You may notice inconsistency in the color and number of knots per door. Random knots and color variations add character and are acceptable.

Rustic hickory cabinet

Variety

This cabinet showcases the beauty of rustic hickory with our Natural finish. The variety of wood tones and the random placement provide a gorgeous, rustic look.

Additionally, there is no limit to size, number, or location of knots on a cabinet or door part. The quality requirement is that a knot is sound and completely filled in. The images below are acceptable.

Rustic wood cabinets are a popular choice for kitchens due to their warmth, versatility, durability, and unique character. Whether you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary look, rustic wood cabinets can add natural beauty to your kitchen, making it feel cozy and inviting.

How are Showplace Framed Cabinets Made?

Have you ever wondered how Showplace cabinets are made? Or have you asked your dealer what materials are used? Read on to learn more.

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Showplace Cabinetry offers high-quality cabinets with a wide variety of style and functionality to fit any design need or trend.

Here are just some of the ways that Showplace quality is why we are one of the top cabinet brands in America.

Showplace Quality

You want quality you can count on, and Showplace gives you just that. Compare our construction features here to other cabinetry brands. We think you’ll agree that Showplace gives you a lot more for your money. And Showplace stands behind this American-made quality with a limited lifetime warranty.

  • Face frames: 3/4″ thick select hardwood components, dadoed to receive tops, bottoms, and end panels
  • Hand-applied finish: sealed and given an oven-baked topcoat of catalyzed varnish for lasting durability, in satin or matte sheen
  • Drawers: soft-close and full-extension drawer glides are concealed under the dovetailed solid hardwood box and are the best in the industry. A dovetailed solid walnut drawer option is available
  • Shelves are a hefty 3/4″ thick and adjustable
  • Hinges: 6-way adjustable and with soft-close action are the best in the industry
  • Interiors: Showplace offers three different interior options
  • Durability: 1/2″ plywood sides, tops and bottoms provide structural rigidity and lasting durability, with an available upgrade to 3/4″ plywood sides
  • Space maximizing: Wall cabinets are 13″ deep, providing more storage space to accommodate larger, over-sized plates and serveware

Cabinet drawers

drawer box with showplace logo

Solid Quality

The superior Showplace drawer has a four-sided solid hardwood box that is dovetailed for rigidity. The 1/4-inch drawer bottom is captive on all four sides. A dovetailed solid walnut drawer option is available.

open drawer on cabinet

Soft Close

Our drawer glide is a ball-bearing, full-extension undermount unit, out of sight and away from dirt and grime. It has a smooth soft-close action, and is rated for 75-pound dynamic loads as well as 100-pound static loads.

open drawer on cabinet

More Storage

Opening height for top drawers in base cabinets are an industry leading 5-1/2″ tall; this provides increased storage depth to keep contents from catching when drawers are opened.

Watch our soft close drawer glides in action!

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Visit a local Showplace dealer to learn more and to start designing your dream space today!

What is an Employee-Owned Company and Why Does it Matter?

Showplace is a 100% employee-owned company. What does that mean and why does it matter? Let’s take a deeper look at what it’s like to be an employee-owner and why that benefits you when you purchase Showplace cabinets.

First, the history… Since its beginnings in 1999, Showplace Wood Products (now doing business as “Showplace Cabinetry”) has been one of the fastest growing cabinetry brands in America. From the start, this success has been grounded in Showplace people: A team of hardworking, results-oriented workers, managers and directors who care about what they do. In a world of seemingly endless choices, their creativity and hard work has made Showplace the brand of choice for 1000+ dealers and thousands of customers around the country.

In the time of constant mergers and acquisitions by distant holding companies, the founding shareholders of Showplace chose a different path. They were determined to perpetuate Showplace in a way that protects its employees and dealers from a large corporate entity that doesn’t share their vision. The founding team also sought to reward Showplace employees for their personal contributions to its ongoing success.

As a result, Showplace now exists as a 100% employee-owned company through the creation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The move to an ESOP ensures the stability of Showplace into the future, while keeping the current board of directors, management, and day-to-day control unchanged.

What’s it Like to Be an Employee Owner?

Employees take ownership in decisions that affect their daily jobs and are involved in evaluating and improving those processes to ensure that we are as efficient as possible.

We hear from visitors that tour our facilities that, “Everyone’s always smiling. They must really like their jobs.” Yes, it’s true! We love what we do! And, knowing that Showplace truly cares about all employees and their futures is part of the many reasons why we smile from ear to ear.

How Do You Benefit?

Purchasing products from an employee-owned company means that you are supporting the present AND the future of our employees. But, that’s not all. Here are more benefits of buying cabinetry from employee-owned Showplace!

Cutting Department Employee

Made with Pride

Our employees own 100% of the company, so we care about the success of our company and take pride in our work because our name is on each and every cabinet that leaves our facility in South Dakota.

Cutting Team Group Photo

Involvement

To ensure that we do our absolute best to take care of our commitment to ship quality products on time, we are proud to be involved in decisions that improve our production workflow and efficiencies. These improvements benefit our dealer-partners and you.

Green Kitchen

Efforts Come to Life

We appreciate seeing the end result of our hard work through photos shared by our dealers. Seeing how our cabinets help to transform homes into something truly magical inspires us to keep doing our very best. And when we do our best, we all benefit.

Here’s a peek at a recent home remodel project using Showplace Cabinetry to completely transform the space into a contemporary kitchen of dreams!

Showplace Cabinetry: Environmentally Conscious

Showplace is a certified member of the Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer’s Association, and has a strong environmental commitment. Our modern production facilities are energy-efficient, and incorporate every opportunity for recycling and air quality protection. With our supplier partners, we promote the protection and sustainability of our world’s forest resources.

Our Commitment:

As an ESP manufacturer, all Showplace cabinets and facilities meet the following criteria:

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  • Air Quality – Emissions from ESP certified cabinets are greatly reduced given the materials and finishes used in the manufacturing process.
  • Environmentally-sourced Products – Materials used to manufacture ESP certified cabinets are sourced in an environmentally-friendly way.
  • Environmentally-friendly Processes – Manufacturing processes track waste and implement opportunities to reduce, reuse, and recycle with a focus on energy conservation.
  • Environmental Stewardship – Policies requiring a firm commitment to environmental quality, in addition to the environmental practices and policies of partnering vendors and suppliers.
  • Community Involvement – Committed to supporting and participating in the community through charitable giving and service.

In addition to these commitments above, we are also CARB2 compliant and follow EPA emission standards.

Showplace Cabinetry: Built Tough

Framed Showplace Cabinetry is KCMA-certified, passing the toughest tests of durability and performance in the marketplace today.

These independent tests evaluate the integrity of cabinets in the following categories. If you want quality cabinets in your home that will last, know that Showplace cabinets have been certified by the KCMA and have this seal of certification.

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  • Cabinet Structure – Loading cabinet shelving with 15 pounds per square foot, gradually loading mounted cabinets to 600 pounds, and dropping a three-pound weight at six inches above the cabinet bottom to evaluate the overall strength and durability.
  • Drawer Operation – Cycling drawers 25,000 times fully-loaded with 15 pounds per square foot, representing roughly 20 years of regular use.
  • Door Operation – Opening and closing cabinet doors 25,000 times and testing their ability to withstand 65 pounds of hanging weight.
  • Cabinetry Finish – Exposing cabinets to stain threats like vinegar, grape juice, coffee, alcohol, and even mustard for varying amounts of time to ensure any discoloration can be easily cleaned without any lasting damage.
  • Temperature – Placing cabinets in a humid heat-box for 24 hours at 120-degrees to ensure no finish blistering or discoloration.
natural wood floors with white cabinets and dark wood cabinet island. The appliances are stainless steel. the handles of the cabinets in the kitchen are two different styles - one is a long skinny handle and the other is a half dome under cling that can be used to pull out the drawer.

Why Purchase Certified Cabinetry?

Having passed each of these tests, you can be confident your new Showplace Cabinetry will withstand the rigors of daily life. Find out just how tough these tests are.

Environmental Excellence

Showplace Wood Products has a strong commitment to environmental excellence. As a matter of policy, we believe it is essential to protect the global environment and conserve natural resources by consistently implementing environmentally responsible technologies and processes.

Our Commitment:

Toward that goal, Showplace Wood
Products commits to the following objectives:

  • Conserving energy by implementing energy efficient technologies wherever feasible.
  • Pursuing recycling efforts for all our waste streams.
  • Promoting the protection and sustainability of forests and other natural resources through our suppliers and partners.
  • Protecting air quality by complying with all relevant environmental permits and regulations.
  • Promoting our environmental policies and objectives to our employees and the public.

Showplace Wood Products will adhere to these objectives and demonstrate our responsibility as a good corporate citizen by constantly pursuing the protection of our environment and the conservation of our natural resources.

Showplace: American Made Cabinetry

Showplace is a 100% employee-owned company, that means the people building the product, OWN the company……the whole company! There are no private equity owners, no outside shareholders to impress, just rock solid American workers from the Midwest producing great products out of parts and pieces made right here in the USA! The over 650 employee-owners at Showplace represent the best in American manufacturing. Hard-working, dedicated people building the finest American made cabinetry and shipping it to customers in all 50 states from Maine to Hawaii.

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We pride ourselves in being a South Dakota manufacturing company built on midwestern values. Our culture is one that focuses on our customers and our employees, we are constantly striving to deliver fine products, on time & complete while at the same time showing great appreciation towards the dedication of the entire Showplace Team!

Our assembly factories in Harrisburg, South Dakota are fed cabinet doors and drawer fronts from our super-efficient door plant located in the small community of Beresford, South Dakota. Our factories are some of the largest employers in these small cities and we take that responsibility very seriously when it comes to supporting these communities.

Smiling employee in our small parts department

Employee-Owned

Our employees take pride in their work because they own the company through the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Building a cabinet frame

MIdwest Values

Our hard-working employees embrace the effort it takes to make high-quality product that will be part of homes across America.

Smiling employee carrying wood panels

Community

Not only do we take care of our employees like they’re family, but we take care of those in need in our community by volunteering and providing financial support to nonprofits and charities in the communities surrounding our factories.

Showplace offers several cabinet lines including framed construction (overlay and inset), and frameless.

Included in the 1+ million combinations we offer are 86 door styles, 13 wood species, 34 standard paints, almost unlimited custom paint colors, 26 stains, several specialty finish packages, and more!

No matter what style of cabinetry you are looking for, Showplace can deliver!