Kitchen drawer side panels made of glass experiences

with us, only the side panels are made of glass, kitchen + utility room built in 2020.

And elements that are not made of glass have to be cleaned just the same. The glass is actually the upgrade; no glass would be more of a downgrade.

Glass gets noticeably "more visible" dirty with dust, fingerprints, etc. than no glass. I have never had to clean the side panels of my previous kitchen because I was "disgusted" by their condition. Our glass doors, on the other hand, more often, since the dust eventually becomes visible through completely normal "human activity" in the house. And I fear the same for the kitchen, although the cupboards are mostly closed, they are constantly emptied and refilled through regular use. Especially in the drawers with food, I can well imagine that the glass elements get pretty dirty quickly.

No experience, because I don’t see why I should pay extra for glass side panels of drawers. If they are already included, then fine – otherwise a) you can’t see them and b) the cleaning doesn’t matter either, since a) applies.

I think you’re confusing something, that’s not how I wrote it. Glass = standard. Closed = change request = extra charge. You do see them – when you open the drawers :-D

If you are planning a Spacetower, I would use glass for all drawers from about shoulder height, all others regular.

You can already see them - when you open the drawers :-D

So only a few seconds a day, or do you leave all the drawers open to enjoy the glass? With a usual 24-hour day, one can basically determine that "looking at" the side panels is irrelevant. The outside of the kitchen can certainly be "beautiful and attractive." In the cabinets, however, I prefer a practical design - whether with glass, plastic, wood, or metal. But as always, everything is individual and priorities in house construction and furnishing the house vary.

And that is what I fear with the kitchen as well, although the drawers are closed most of the time, they are constantly emptied and refilled through regular use. Especially in the drawers with food, I can well imagine that the glass elements get dirty quite quickly.

If you fear that, then choose closed ones and focus on the next problem.

If you fear that, then choose closed and focus on the next problem.

I don't see that as a problem but as potential for optimization. But I like your humor ;-)