Mary Signorelli, Le Coeur Design

Absolute classic but only when done in a home bar. It’s a sophisticated way to display your bar and glassware. And best when made out of brass. 

Wendy Kuhn, Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Can I say they are classic and a craze? They are classic in the fact that mesh inserts have been around the whole 20 years I have been designing kitchens, but they swell in and out of popularity. They currently are on a “craze” upswing in popularity and add great texture to your cabinetry layout. You can have a different impact by playing with the color, size and texture of the mesh insert you use!

Liz Basler, Castle Design

I don’t think it is a phase. I see it as a return to historic and European design. It allows the kitchen to feel elevated and can be mixed with cabinet designs that are more simple. Consider another layer to be added to a kitchen just like the use of cabinet pulls and Cremones. It brings a French Bistro feel to a kitchen or historic Pie pantry or Butler‘s pantry to mind. I think a little goes a long way and when you overdo anything, it’s overdone. 

Kristie Clinard, Walnut Lily

Mesh cabinet doors are classic and add a touch of texture and character to a design when used appropriately. However, it is important that the finish, pattern and scale of the mesh and material coordinate with the overall aesthetic and style of the home. I prefer using them as an accent on just a few doors above a bar or in a butler's pantry. I also tell my clients to keep in mind that they will have to organize and dust what's behind them, so it might not be for everybody.