I do love the look
of open shelving in the kitchen but I know that the upkeep of having it my kitchen would just do me in.
Revealing the pros & cons
of open shelving in kitchens, 5 options to recreate the look yourself & updating four weeks of kitchen renovation progress.
I have combination
of open shelves in kitchen and closed.
I have two areas
of open shelving in my kitchen and don't think I'd ever go back to all closed up.
The thought
of open shelves in a kitchen can send a chill down the spine of even the most organized homeowner.
I have one row
of open shelving in my kitchen where I store colorful cups and mint green plates as well as tea tins with my tea collection and a few decorative elements like a small artwork and an Eiffel Tower.
Not exact matches
I usually fill larger size mason jars with a variety
of dry good and keep those on
open shelves in my
kitchen.
Only last week I put up some
open shelving in a corner
of my
kitchen which was looking a little bare and it's absolutely true what you say, it adds warmth, charm and personality by the bucket - load!
Set a unique style statement
in a
kitchen with your own design mix
of cabinets and
open shelving.
Kitchens can feel a bit cold due to all the hard surfaces
in the space, so
open shelving is an opportunity to add warmth, charm, light and personality to what is still a functional part
of the room.
One
of the more thoughtful design elements is
open shelving in the
kitchen.
BTW, I love the
open shelving idea, too — and think what you did
in that space
of your
kitchen looks GREAT!.
The
open shelving in this
kitchen by designer Lisa Kanning takes up as much wall space as cabinets would but instead
of hiding plates and glassware behind doors, the
shelves keep everything on display and easily accessible.
There's a
kitchen design trend that has caught our eye —
open shelving in front
of windows.
In this
kitchen above, the
open shelves were installed at the end
of the cabinetry.
Two Arteriors Jarrod Small Pendants hang over three modern gray counter stools placed
in front
of a marble waterfall island located facing a white center island fitted with a prep sink paired with a satin nickel faucet and flanked by a recessed fridge and a white
kitchen hood with a wood trim fixed on white grid wall tiles above a Wolf range and beside
open white
shelves.
One
of the biggest trends
in kitchen designs is
open shelving.
A: One
of my favorite looks
in a
kitchen is
open shelves on either side
of the hood.
Open shelves in the
kitchen has been one
of my favorite trends for the past couple
of years.
Here's how you can style
open shelves in the
kitchen to add a pop
of personality into the heart
of your home.
I love the
open shelf look
in kitchens!!!! Each
of the ways you shared looks so good and I would have a hard time deciding what I like best.
The statement piece
in the new
kitchen is the large moveable
kitchen island with galvanized metal work surface and plenty
of open shelf storage underneath.
Open shelving in kitchens can serve many purposes
in terms
of both design and function.
See a shot
of my
kitchen below, all the uppers
in this photo are what I am thinking
of replacing with
open shelving.
The
kitchen is
open and airy with plenty
of space to store food
in the pantry cabinets with pull out
shelves.
Traditional rugs add hits
of color to the sitting and dining areas, and
in the fully equipped
kitchen,
open shelving has modern yet casual appeal.
The
kitchen is outfitted with custom cabinets and includes a generous pantry, a 24 ″ propane range, microwave / vent combo, 10 cu ft fridge, large single bowl sink set
in the corner with a nice view out
of corner windows,
open upper
shelves, and room for a combo W / D under the counter.
The floors remained covered with a patchwork
of stained rental Berber, dingy, battered wood, and vinyl tiles for a year and a half, while we tried to scrape by with a few quick fixes — a new paint color to cover the hideous mint green and some
open shelving —
in the
kitchen.
My
kitchen is still a work
in progress but the old oak cabinets will be painted white and the cabinet to the right
of the sink above the dishwasher and between the window and patio door will be taken down for
open shelves (another inspiration from your last
kitchen).
Here wood, stone and metal —
in the form
of open shelves, marble worktops, stone floor tiles and metal bar stools and
shelf brackets — bring a hard - working utilitarian feel to this
kitchen space.
Most people think a wall with windows is a dead space but
in this
kitchen, placing the
open shelves in front
of the windows provides extra storage and creates a striking design feature.
Remove some existing corner or wall cabinets
in favor
of open shelving to make your
kitchen feel more spacious and
open.
Kitchens can feel a bit cold due to all the hard surfaces
in the space, so
open shelving is an opportunity to add warmth, charm, light and personality to what is still a functional part
of the room.
Plenty
of storage is a must
in a family
kitchen to ensure clutter is kept under control, and this scheme benefits from
open shelving and drawers.
On the walls, I'd love to use
open shelving instead
of cabinets (as seen here on Young House Love and Dana's
kitchen) so the
kitchen doesn't feel too closed
in.
Set a unique style statement
in a
kitchen with your own design mix
of cabinets and
open shelving.
BTW, I love the
open shelving idea, too — and think what you did
in that space
of your
kitchen looks GREAT!.
Another space - saving idea: Opt for
open shelving in lieu
of standard upper cabinetry to keep small rooms, such as the butler's pantry and
kitchen, from feeling closed
in.
I've had several questions about our
open shelves in the
kitchen, so I thought I'd share an honest review
of open shelving.
If your
kitchen is lacking
in character but you've got a gorgeous collection
of cookware, consider
open shelving or a freestanding dresser.
I'm
in the middle
of a DIY
kitchen remodel including faux - marble counter-tops, white subway tiles (struggling with a grout color choice), white cabinets with
open shelving, and white Harry Bertoia side chairs.
«
Open shelved storage will create a more relaxed atmosphere and can also give the illusion
of space
in a smaller
kitchen,» says John Sims - Hilditch, Creative Director, Neptune.
The only comment that I would make, if storage space is a problem
in the
kitchen, you might want to do cabinets instead
of the
open shelving.
In the spacious
kitchen, simple Shaker - style cabinetry,
open shelving and glossy subway tile backsplash allow bursts
of green to really pop.
Open shelving in the
kitchen puts pretty finds on view, and makes it easy to grab a roomy mug for a morning cup
of joe.
The owners wanted to put their colourful collection
of crockery and glassware on display
in the
kitchen, so opted for
open shelving.
Homeowner Christine Hanlon originally envisioned rustic
open shelving in the
kitchen of her century - old vacation home, but the wonky walls (an unfortunate feature
of many a building
of that age) were easier to disguise with closed upper IKEA cabinetry, which Christine stacked to take advantage
of the space's high ceiling.
Just as I love the
open shelves in my
kitchen, where I can keep cookbooks or have fun with accessories, I want to have bookshelves
in several rooms
of the house.
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As we were setting up our first bit
of Christmas decor before Thanksgiving, I thought back to how we had decorated our
open shelving in our previous
kitchen.