Great Ideas For a Beautiful Open Kitchen Shelving

No decor is as versatile as the kitchen shelf. Combining style with practicality, kitchen shelves serve as a resting place for dining room essentials like cups and plates, as well as ornamental items like vases, plants, and artwork.

If you live in a small space, kitchen shelves can be considered more essential than an option.

They can provide much-needed storage and even completely replace the need for expensive cabinets if installed with care.

One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to update your kitchen is to remove some upper cabinets and replace them with shelves.

Whether you're planning a complete makeover or just want a little update, these kitchen shelving ideas will help guide you in the right direction.

1. Incorporate Live-Edge bookcases for a rustic look

Floating shelves in a farmhouse-style kitchen are usually made from stained or reclaimed wood, which looks good in most spaces. But what if your style is a bit more daring or eclectic?

Sharp edge shelves are wooden planks where some of the bark is still visible, giving your kitchen a more rustic feel.

Although they cost more than basic wooden shelves, the upgrade will become a valuable piece in your kitchen.

2. Alternative open shelves with overhead storage

In many cases, the open shelves surround the hood evenly on both sides, so the entire look looks symmetrical and balanced.

However, consider swapping kitchen storage by pitting some open shelves against suspended storage.

3. Turn the shelves into an open pantry

If you have a spare wall in your kitchen but you don't have a pantry, this solution is ideal. Open libraries work best when it's only partially about design and more about function.

This design will help you maintain a more organized pantry, and the visibility will help you know exactly how many certain dry items you have left.

4. Save money by removing cabinet doors

The easiest way to update your kitchen without undergoing a complete remodel is to remove the existing cabinet doors.

To add one more wow factor, consider painting the inside of your cabinets a different color.

5. Use open shelving to create a coffee bar

If you wake up every morning and need a cup of coffee, consider using open shelves to create a cafeteria in your kitchen.

This project can be as simple as adding a few shelves above the coffee maker or as elaborate as the setup shown here.

6. Make open shelves work in a corner space

It is quite easy to place open shelves along an entire wall and stop them at the end. Instead, consider creating a right angle and using the corner space as well.

Since most corners are relatively hidden from view, use this space for microwaves and other less attractive kitchen appliances and appliances.

7. Add open shelves above the sink

In more traditional kitchen designs, there is a smaller cabinet positioned above the sink. To create a more airy feel, remove the cabinet and opt for some well-placed shelves.

This area is an ideal storage space for soap and anything you don't mind being exposed to the moisture from the sink. Many indoor plants will thrive in this location.

We hope you enjoy watching this video about 10 clever kitchen shelving ideas for living your kitchen up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGW-N3Yjhdg

Source: SlideHouse

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