How to Style Open Shelving in a Kitchen
Many people are hesitant to install open shelving in the kitchen, fearing it will end up looking cluttered. But you can make your kitchen feel more open, airy, and updated by replacing some or all of your upper cabinets with open shelving that can be just as functional with the right organization and maintenance.
When designing your kitchen storage, choose open shelving in a similar material or color as base cabinets or countertops, or add contrast with a different finish. Style open shelving with essential items such as glassware, dishes, and tableware or cookware, moving lesser used items into base cabinets or pantry. Mix in decorative items like plants or display-worthy serving bowls or to turn your open shelving into an eye-catching display space.
Whether you're planning a full-scale remodel or a small makeover, check out these open shelving kitchen ideas that will breathe new life into your space.
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Play With Styling:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/PAinteriors-49-941917f137914a9abf4517df1be23838.jpeg)
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Contrast Dark and Light:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ashleymontgomeryopenshelving-948928d67b404747886f7a4b880aa4bf.jpg)
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Pair Open Shelves With Tile:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/margaretwrightopenshelving-90847732e9e5414bb9ad9d15a52ad640.jpg)
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Style With Neutrals:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/CathieHong-Saratoga_8-7dde45fa2620435785b90296513470ac.jpg)
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Open shelving is a good idea in the kitchen for those who want to keep everyday items visible and accessible or to display decorative objects. You can make a kitchen feel more open and airy by skipping upper cabinetry and installing floating shelves instead.
While open shelving is a good idea for those who are neat and tidy and enjoy styling them, open shelving can lead to clutter for those who lack organizational skills. Also keep in mind that open shelving will need to be dusted and cleaned more frequently than closed cabinetry that is protected from dust and grime by cabinet doors.
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