What kind of glassware do I need in my new kitchen?
While it’s nice to be prepared for every eventuality, it’s best to equip your kitchen with the basics first. Depending on what you like to drink, you’ll probably need some robust everyday tumblers, red and white wine glasses, champagne flutes, and a couple of large beer jugs.
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How do I choose kitchen glassware for everyday use?
Think practical. While crystal highball glasses are beautiful, they won’t survive the dishwasher, or being knocked off your kitchen table. Choose something sturdy, timeless, and dishwasher-safe, and you’ll probably still be using them in 10 years time.
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Is there a difference between glassware for red and white wine?
Red wine glasses should have a larger bowl to allow the wine to breathe without affecting the aroma, and white wine glasses should be smaller and narrower, enabling the bouquet to become more concentrated. Ideally your kitchen should have glassware for both types of wine, but a medium-sized option will cater for reds and whites.
Choose the perfect wine glasses for your new kitchen
What type of champagne glassware should I choose for my kitchen?
Champagne flutes are a classic option, and much better for serving sparkling wines. Small, shallow glasses do give a lovely vintage feel to your kitchen, but are easier to spill, and will cause the champagne to go flat much faster.
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How do I choose glassware for kitchen cocktail parties?
There are number of cocktail glasses to choose from, but a collection of collins, highball, and martini glasses should cater for most drinks. Put shot glasses on the list if you fancy adding a little extra excitement to the mix!
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What kitchen glassware options are suitable for children?
As a rule, small children and delicate glassware don’t mix well, particularly if your kitchen has a tiled floor. If you want to choose some glassware for your children, go for low, wide tumblers made from thick glass. Their shape and weight makes them harder to knock over, and their robustness means they’re less likely to break if they do go flying.
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How do I choose the right style of glassware for my new kitchen?
When kitting out your newly remodelled kitchen, think about looks and purpose. If you’ve chosen a country kitchen, pick out some classic glassware to match, or if your new designer kitchen is more contemporary then go for something that’s modern and minimalist. Unless you’re saving your glassware for entertaining only, it’s worth considering practicality over preference.
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