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One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to update your kitchen is to nix some upper cabinets and replace them with shelves instead.
Whether you're budgeting for a full-scale remodel or you just want a small update, these kitchen shelving ideas will help steer you in the right direction.
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Incorporate Wooden Shelving for a Rustic Look
Becca Interiors
Floating shelves in a farmhouse-style kitchen are often made from stained or reclaimed wood, which looks great in most spaces.
These wooden shelves are given some additional rustic flair with wire hooks supporting each shelf, ultimately supported by the exposed wooden beam ceiling above. -
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Alternate Open Shelving With Hanging Storage
Tyler Karu Design
In many instances, open shelving surrounds a range hood evenly on both sides so the entire look feels symmetrical and balanced. However, consider switching up your kitchen storage by instead opposing some open shelving with hanging storage.
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Turn Shelving Into an Open Pantry
Design: Velinda Hellen for EHD/Photographer: Sara Ligorria-Tramp
If you have spare space in your kitchen—whether that be a wall or even a kitchen island–but no pantry, this solution is ideal. Open shelving works best when it's only partially about design and more about function. This project will help you keep a more organized pantry, and the visibility will help you know exactly how much you have left of certain dry goods.
43 Smart Pantry Ideas to Help You Organize Your Kitchen
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Save Money by Removing Cabinet Doors
Arbor & Co.
The easiest way to update your kitchen without going through an entire remodel is to remove the doors from existing cabinets. To add more of a wow factor, consider painting the interior of your cabinets a different color.
10 Painted Kitchen Cabinet Ideas
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A Couple of Well-Placed Shelves Go a Long Way
Calimia Home
Many people assume when they incorporate open shelving into their kitchen, they have to add tons of shelves. This isn't the case. A couple of smaller shelves that take up the space of one cabinet will make a significant impact on the space. This idea works well for those who want the look of open shelving but less commitment in regards to cleaning and styling them.
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Use Open Shelving to Create a Coffee Bar
Becca Interiors
If you wake up every morning in need of a cup of coffee, consider using open shelving to create a coffee bar in your kitchen.
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Rethink What Open Shelving Should Look Like
Jessica Nelson Design
Remember, open shelving isn't limited to farmhouse style. There are numerous ways you can design shelves to fit in with your specific aesthetic. For a more modern look, consider gold and brass finishes in more geometric patterns, and opt for glass instead of wooden varieties.
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Add Open Shelving Above the Sink
Studio Peake
In most traditional kitchen layouts, there is a shorter cabinet placed above the sink. To create a more airy feel, remove that cabinet and opt for a couple of well-placed shelves instead. This area can be an ideal storage space for dish soaps and anything you don't mind being exposed to moisture from the sink. It can also work in your favor to set shelves higher up to store glasses, mugs, and other decor you want out in the open.
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Make Open Shelving Work in a Corner Space
Design: Velinda Hellen for EHD/Photographer: Sara Ligorria-Tramp
It's easy enough to run open shelving along an entire wall and stop it at the end. Instead, consider creating a right angle and making use of the corner space, too. Since most corners are relatively hidden from view, you can use this space for microwaves and other less attractive kitchen appliances and gadgets. You can also opt for items that aren't used as often, to keep those corners covered.
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Restyle Kitchen Shelving Often
Cathie Hong
Perhaps the most fun and challenging part about open shelving is the styling. Once you get the hang of how items group together, styling becomes easier and more enjoyable. A few tips to keep in mind:
- Keep your color palette simple for a more streamlined look.
- Add in greenery using houseplants with differing textures.
- Group items in clusters of three.
- Make sure there is a variation of heights so your eye is drawn across the entire shelf.
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Use Open Shelving In Unusually Shaped-Spaces
Arbor & Co.
It's no secret that smaller spaces require unique storage solutions. When working with a small kitchen or kitchenette space, open shelving can do wonders to add much-needed storage options—especially in the form of wooden shelves that take up far less space than bulky cabinets. This works especially well with uniquely shaped spaces, like a slanted roof or half-wall. A few floating shelves add the perfect amount of support for extra glassware and cups, keeping them in reach.
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Get Playful With Your Decor
Casa Watkins Living
While minimalist styles and color schemes certainly have their place, there isn't anything wrong with adding plenty of color and pattern into the mix. Open shelving placed against a radiant backdrop, like this eclectic wallpaper, is a simple way to add a burst of color to your kitchen, while also displaying all the items you need.
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Establish Symmetry
Ashley Montgomery Design
Creating a cohesive space in your kitchen means taking balance into account. Open shelving has plenty of great attributes, but its placement and the items you choose to showcase can lead to things looking more cluttered than crafted. Using equal amounts of one shelving and being mindful of what goes on it can go a long way.
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Open Shelving Isn't Limited to Your Walls
Burchard Design Co.
The words "open shelving" often evoke concepts of cabinets without doors and floating shelves—both valuable options. However, your walls aren't the only space you can incorporate this idea—your kitchen island can also lend a hand in this department. A kitchen island with exposed shelves and extra space for storage can be an absolute gamechanger.
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Opt For a Stand Alone Shelf
House of Chais
In lieu of mounting shelving, why not add a stand-alone shelf into the mix? A simple multi-tier option has plenty of space to showcase decorative items, as well as smaller essentials like coffee cups and salt and peppershakers.
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Pair Floating Shelves With Open Door Shelving
Jules Interiors
Don't feel the need to limit the types of shelving in your kitchen—there are so many options to choose from. Pairing a floating shelf with open door shelving, like this marble kitchen, is a great way to make the most of your space without sticking to just one concept.
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Create Unity
LeClair Decor
Open shelves are a great way to create symmetry and balance in your space. Additionally, they can work exceptionally well in creating unity in multiple spaces throughout your kitchen. The set of six floating wooden shelves shown in this kitchen already provides plenty of storage and looks great in the process. Turn your eyes over to the bar area, and you'll notice another set of the same floating shelves make an appearance there as well—creating a sense of unity in entirely separate spaces.
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Make The Most Of Your Space
M Starr Design
Rather than spacing out your open shelves, keeping them close together creates a cozy atmosphere that has everything you need within reach.
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Pair Open Shelves With Tile
Margaret Wright Interior + Lifestyle Photography
From a decorating perspective, floating shelves work well with essentially any theme. For a distinctly modern look, try pairing wooden shelves with white tile—the results feel timeless, yet absolutely chic.
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Blend In
Margaret Wright Interiors + Lifestyle Photography
Open shelves don't have to be abrasive or attention-grabbing if you don't want them to be. For an understated look, try matching your shelving to the color of your walls—this deep charcoal kitchen cloaks the floating shelves so well, you can barely tell they are there at all.
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Don't Knock Hanging Storage
Mary Patton Design
More shelves are always a plus but don't knock the value of hanging storage options.
Especially if you have pots and pans that you don't mind displaying, opting for a hanging rack that holds them all can free up some serious cabinet and shelving space while creating a unique focal point. Using Shelf Standards and Brackets From Different Manufacturers
25 Best Open Shelving Kitchen Ideas
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Have you seen open shelving in a kitchen? Although gorgeous, you might quick to rule it out for yourself: Maybe you're worried about having enough to fill them, or you don't know quite how to style the shelves, or you're just worried about how to install them. We're here to help—and show you the beauty that open shelves can add to your kitchen, no matter its size or style! Ree Drummond's open shelving in The Lodge's kitchen is a case in point: They add a great pop of color to the kitchen, and Ree has all of her favorite new cookbooks within easy reach!
Open shelves can instantly add depth and make a room feel more inviting, whether you're restyling your kitchen decor or just improving of your pantry organization setup.
And you can customize the shelves as you need for kitchen storage. For instance, many of these shelves are natural wood, which are perfect for displaying antiques or everyday bowls, plates, and cups. Or, you might be inspired by the kitchen with custom gold shelves framing the stove, decorated with thoughtful pieces. Either way, these examples prove that open shelving kitchen ideas are suitable for either casual decorators or design-oriented homeowners. Once you reach the end of this gallery, you'll feel much more confident about applying this kitchen trend to your own home.
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Hang a Shelf Over the Stove
Hang a long decorative shelf over your stove, just like Ree Drummond has in her kitchen at The Lodge. This shelf is hung with rope and used to display colorful dinnerware.
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Display Appliances
Steal Ree's style by using your shelves to show off your favorite kitchen appliances, as she does here in her pantry.
You're likely to use them more often when they're so easy to access.
Alison Gootee
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Display Your Utensils
With open shelves, function is a top priority! Use them to display the items you reach for on a daily basis, like your favorite cooking utensils.
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Make a Pantry Display
Glass jars keep oats, herbs, pasta, and cereal fresh and look super cute lined up together. Plus, they're the perfect excuse to design your own adorable labels jar labels.
David Tsay
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Add Hints of Copper
Add copper accents on your shelves for a touch of rustic glam. These look even better against an emerald green backsplash.
See more at Justina Blakeney.
SHOP COPPER MUGS
Kevin J. Miyazaki
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Display Antiques
Open shelves are a perfect opportunity to show off your favorite antiques. These silver platters, glass bowls, and wooden boards look beautiful on display together.
Thrifty Decor Chick
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Add Ambient Lighting
Showcase your beautiful dishware with lights like an art gallery! While this blogger talks about under cabinet lighting, her DIY lights can easily be applied to open shelves.
See more at Thrifty Decor Chick.
Alison Gootee
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Layer Plates
If you have plates that aren't often seen, go ahead and use them to fill your shelves. A row of equally colorful cookbooks will add an extra pop.
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Color Coordinate Dishes
Color coordinating will make your whole kitchen look more cohesive. Assign each open shelf a distinct color, or use an overall color scheme like blue, green, and teal.
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Install Hanging Hooks
Hooks are a great way to maximize space and add cute decoration to your kitchen. You can either install a wall-mounted rack with S hooks or use a few slide-on hooks.
They're perfect for hanging utensils or strings of garlic!
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Kevin J. Miyazaki
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Make a Bar Nook
Implement open shelving for a bar nook in your kitchen, like Ladd's brother Tim and his wife Missy did in their home.
Buff Strickland
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Spruce Up a Corner
Make the most of the wall space in your kitchen by adding open shelving in a corner, as Ree did in the kitchen at The Lodge. A variety of colorful dinnerware is on display that's both visually appealing and useful.
Alison Gootee
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Arrange Potted Plants
A few colorful potted plants will immediately brighten up your shelves. Plants work with any type of décor!
DIY in PDX
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Use Live-Edge Floating Shelves
Installing these floating shelves instantly transforms a kitchen wall. The live-edge shelves pair beautifully with white dinnerware and a selection of plants.
See more at DIY in PDX.
Kevin J. Miyazaki
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Keep It Simple
These wood shelves match the butcher block below. Don't worry about how you arrange your dishes or glasses—anything goes!
SHOP CROCKERY
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Hang Pots and Pans By Size
Hanging pots are a great way to give your kitchen a rustic-chic edge and when you line them up by size, it makes cooking a breeze! The same can be said for pans and cooking utensils.
Stacey Brandford
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Mix Wood and Whites
Wood shelves pop against this gray and white kitchen. These shelves are so gorgeous that pretty much anything you put on them will look fantastic.
See more at Lark and Linen.
The Merrythought
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Be Practical
Storing everyday items likes pots, pans, and dinnerware on your open shelves is an easy way to avoid dust piling up. You'll be moving these items around constantly, so they'll be cleaned often.
See more at The Merrythought.
Rooms for Rent Blog
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Use Pops of Greenery
Dot your shelves with small potted plants for pops of greenery, especially in a sunny corner of your kitchen. This blogger also includes design tips on how to style your items.
See more at Rooms for Rent Blog.
Addison's Wonderland
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Frame Your Stove
Your eye goes goes straight to the striking gold shelves in this chic kitchen. Placing decorative pitchers, vases, and plants on them will maximize the look.
See more at Addison's Wonderland.
SHOP GLASS JARS
Avery Michaels / Holland Avenue Home
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Match Shelves to Cabinets
Taking the doors off side-by-side cabinets is an easy way to dip your toe into the open shelving idea. The wall behind these shelves was painted to match the cabinets below, drawing the room together.
See more at Holland Avenue Home.
The Merrythought
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Make a Coffee Station
Use open shelves to create a charming coffee nook, with all your morning brew necessities on display.
See more at The Merrythought.
Tessa Neustadt
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Cherished Valuables
Open shelves are an opportunity to show off your favorite finds, like these handmade pots and bowls.
See more at Amber Interiors.
Vintage Revivals
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Mix Neutrals
These wood floating shelves stand out against a white backsplash and black cabinets, adding a natural touch to the kitchen.
See more at Vintage Revivals.
Inspired by Charm
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Pegboard Storage
Turn all your kitchen utensils and tools into a work of art by displaying them on a pegboard with a top shelf for jars and pots.
See more at Inspired by Charm.
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- Open -type shelves
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- Photo of shelves in the interior of the kitchen
The kitchen has long ceased to be just a room for cooking and eating.
Today it is one of the most important rooms in an apartment or house. It is in the kitchen that they usually organize the reception of guests, arrange gatherings with family or friends.
And, of course, every housewife wants the kitchen to be more functional and comfortable.
Unfortunately, most kitchens have a small footage, and you need to place a huge amount of kitchen appliances, dishes and various small items.
This problem can be solved with the help of shelves that can easily replace bulky cabinets.
Types of kitchen shelves
The kitchen is the room where you can place all kinds of drawers and shelves in large numbers. To fit everything you need on them, you can occupy the area of \u200b\u200bone wall with shelves.
Today, manufacturers produce shelves in a variety of configurations, sizes, textures, using a variety of materials and a rich color palette.
Based on the design features, the shelves can be:
- corner;
- vertical;
- asymmetrical;
- open;
- closed with glass;
- with built-in drawers and lighting;
- with normal or concealed fastening.
The best solution is to use open shelves. They have excellent external characteristics and are easy to install.
Shelves, open
As a rule, open shelves are used for storing various containers for storing cereals and spices, oil bottles, candlesticks and other decorative items.
You can use live houseplants in pots as decoration.
The advantages of such shelves include comfort in their use, because in order to take the desired object you just need to reach out your hand.
Wooden kitchen shelves
Shelves made of various types of wood look very nice in the interior of the kitchen.
Wood is a practical material with a long service life and does not require special care. The most harmonious wooden shelves look in the kitchen, the interior of which is made in classical or ethnic styles, as well as in the Provence style.
Wooden shelves are made in the form of simple strips of solid boards, as well as with various patterns and carvings. To decorate the kitchen in the style of "modern" or "hi-tech" they are complemented by chrome and glass inserts.
The color scheme will completely depend on the interior of the entire room. If the kitchen is dominated by a white palette of colors, then it is better to choose rich red or green shades for the shelves.
If the desired color was not found in any building hypermarket, then you can easily make bright shelves yourself.
Glass and metal kitchen shelves
In addition to wood, kitchen shelves can be glass or metal. Glass is used to give the product an elegant and modern look, while metal is used to make the space more concise and solid.
Such products look great in the kitchen, which is made in the style of "hi-tech" or "modern".
Kitchen corner shelves
Wall-mounted corner shelves add variety to your kitchen interior. You can store a recipe book, photographs, decorative figurines, vases or watches on it.
Almost every kitchen has free space on the wall next to the sink. To put it to good use, you can place a corner shelf here with a moisture-resistant coating.
This design is convenient for storing various dishwashing detergents and utensils.
DIY kitchen shelves
Many craftsmen prefer to make their own kitchen shelves. This allows not only to save the family budget, but also to make a shelf in accordance with the parameters and color scheme of the room.
The most common material for making kitchen shelves is laminated chipboard. Such a board is easy to mount; a regular circular saw is suitable for cutting it.
This gives you the opportunity to experiment with shelf designs. To give the end a presentable look, you can use a special edge that can be glued by heating.
These edgings are now available in any color, so you can easily select the right shade.
Glass shelves can be made upon request. This is a more expensive option, but also more attractive in appearance than chipboard shelves.
Thus, kitchen shelves are not only a functional element in the interior, but also a decorative item with which the most ordinary cooking can be turned into a very pleasant experience.
Photo of shelves in the interior of the kitchen
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09/25/2017Shelves in the kitchen - functional, practical and more than aesthetically pleasing
Kitchen wall shelves are a functional and eye-catching detail that should be in every kitchen set. Recently, open shelves in the kitchen are becoming increasingly popular. Such models look fresh, interesting and relevant. They make the kitchen more open, and bright and beautiful plates, candles, jars and boxes placed on the shelves give the room coziness and comfort. Kitchens with shelves are most commonly used in American apartments. However, European housewives are not averse to taking advantage of this idea. The photos in the article will help you figure out how best to arrange open shelves in your kitchen.
Contents:
- Advantages of open shelves in the kitchen
- Disadvantages of using open structures in the kitchen
- Shelf arrangements
- Use of corner shelves in the interior of the kitchen
- Shelves in country and provence styles
- Scandinavian style kitchen shelves
- Hi-tech shelves
- Shelf materials
- Unusual uses for kitchen shelves
- DIY shelves
Wooden shelves combined with brickwork
Open shelves as part of the kitchen cabinet
Typical American kitchen with small open shelves
Advantages of open shelves in the kitchen
Installing open shelves solves several problems at once.
As you know, the kitchen is the most expensive purchase for an apartment. One way to reduce the cost of a kitchen set without a noticeable loss in quality and functionality is to use open shelves. Due to the fact that you need fewer doors (and therefore less material), this will make the purchase cheaper. In addition, the shelves on the wall in the kitchen perfectly match the modern trends in the interior. So, they will fit perfectly into kitchens designed in Scandinavian style, in hi-tech, minimalism, country and even in such a strict style as classic.
Modern kitchen with a touch of French chic, designed in the spirit of Provence
Another undoubted advantage of open shelves is that they visually expand the space, making it more free. At the same time, you can still place all the necessary items on the shelves. Among other things, these shelves are mobile, so they can be easily dismantled.
With open shelves you can make even a small kitchen functional and spacious.
In addition, in this case, all the necessary things will always be at your fingertips. All this suggests that the shelves in the kitchen instead of cabinets are an interesting solution for a modern interior.
Install open shelves in a small kitchen and everything you need will always be at your fingertips
Disadvantages of using open structures in the kitchen
Having decided to install open shelves in your kitchen, you should familiarize yourself with the possible disadvantages that may make their use inconvenient.
Among the main shortcomings are the following:
- items located on open shelves will tend to become covered with soot and soot more quickly;
- the need to keep the contents of open shelves constantly in perfect condition, since they are always in sight;
- the difficulty of locating such shelves in some kitchen sets.
Given all the advantages and disadvantages of such models, the best option would be to combine both open and closed shelves.
Combination of open and closed shelves
Shelf arrangements
symmetry.
The best option - the location of the shelves above the washbasin
Having decided to install such shelves, you should first decide on the place. The main rule to follow here is not to place open shelves directly next to the stove. Otherwise, you simply risk that the contents of the shelves will be constantly spattered with grease.
Symmetrical arrangement of shelves near the stove
One of the most optimal options for the location of the shelves is to install them directly above the cooking area at some distance from the stove.
Shelves in a small kitchen make rational use of space
The importance of the correct installation of shelves is also determined by the fact that the stylistic perception of the entire room will depend on this factor. Open shelves can be a smooth transition from a cooking area to a dining area or even a living room with a combined space.
Placement of shelves above the dining table divides the kitchen into two parts
Use of corner shelves in the interior of the kitchen
The layout of the shelves will depend on the size of the kitchen, the cooking area, the number of drawers and the style of the room. In some cases, corner shelves in the kitchen will look appropriate.
Corner shelves are ideal for saving space. You can apply interesting design ideas to them perfectly. So, an ingenious solution would be to install corner wooden shelves almost to the ceiling. As a result, visually, the shelves will look like decorative beams, which also have a functional purpose.
Full wall corner shelves
Tip: Kitchens with corner shelves are the best solution for saving space.
An original solution would be to use asymmetric shelves. However, it should be noted that such a design fantasy is suitable for design in country, Provence, Scandinavian styles, but does not fit in with the strict trends of minimalism.
Shelves at different levels
Shelves in country and Provence styles
Recreating a rustic style kitchen is probably impossible without the use of such a decorative and functional element as open shelves. For this, it is preferable to use natural wood.
To emphasize the style, use shelves made of thick, aged wood. It is also better to choose the most natural color scheme: beige, white, gray.
The predominance of beige and pastel colors in the Provence kitchen
An excellent solution would be to decorate individual open shelves with floral patterned curtains. Firstly. This will emphasize the stylistic orientation of the kitchen. Secondly, this solution will prevent the contents of the shelves from external contamination. Thirdly, it will allow you to experiment: in some cases, you can keep the curtains curtained, in others, open. The main thing is to observe a sense of proportion. It is most optimal to decorate only a couple of shelves with curtains.
Placing open shelves around the window - maintaining symmetry in the kitchen
Try to play with contrasts. A kitchen with contrasting shelves will look original and stylish, some of which are designed in light colors, and the other in dark ones. For example, the lower part of the headset with closed drawers can be designed in dark colors, and the upper part with open drawers can be light, or vice versa. Another option is to use white dishes located on dark shelves. With this solution, you will refresh the kitchen.
A contrast effect can also be achieved by placing dark shelves against a light background, or vice versa.
White crockery on dark oak shelves adds contrast to the interior
Shelves in a Scandinavian style kitchen
To bring Scandinavian style to life, it is necessary, first of all, to use predominantly natural materials. In the case of shelves, it should be wood. A stunning effect can be achieved by combining open and closed shelving.
At the same time, it is better to store dishes and those items that you do not use so often on shelves with closed doors. And on open shelves it is better to put those things that you will need in daily use.
In addition, various decorative objects can be placed on the open shelves, which will emphasize the stylistic direction of the room. For example, these can be:
- small paintings and photographs depicting northern animals: deer, sheep, etc.;
- ornamental green plants;
- decorative stones and candles;
- three-dimensional letters forming inscriptions;
- cookbooks.
All these elements emphasize the Nordic character of the room.
Books and flowers on the shelves in a Scandinavian-style kitchen
To recreate this interior style, it is better not to clutter up the shelves. Place on them only the most necessary items that should always be at hand. Another option is to place only decorative accessories (candles, souvenirs, vases, photo frames) on open structures.
Functional items in this case are best kept in closed boxes.
High-tech shelves
If high-tech style is more close to you, then instead of wooden shelves it is better to give preference to more modern materials, such as glass or iron. In this case, the shelves should contain only items that have a direct functional purpose - nothing more.
Instead of open glass shelves, you can use a real large shelving unit. It is convenient to place dishes on it.
If you use other materials for shelves, it is better to give preference to pure natural tones. Black and white are the best.
Tip: Keep in mind that high-tech style shelves should not contain anything superfluous. Therefore, it is advisable to think once again before deciding to install open shelves in such an interior - after all, you will constantly need to keep order.
The design of high-tech kitchen shelves requires strict adherence to rules and canons.
Open shelves are more decorative than functional furniture in a high-tech kitchen
Shelf materials
The choice of material depends on your preferences, the style of the room and the layout of the kitchen.
A wide variety of materials can be used for open shelving. Among them are such classic options as:
- wood;
- plastic;
- chipboard;
- MDF;
- laminate.
Wooden shelves in the kitchen - the most common option
However, there are more original solutions. So, shelves can be made of glass and even iron. These solutions are most suitable for kitchens designed in minimalist or high-tech styles.
Tip: glass shelves look especially beautiful when you install lighting on them. In this case, you will not only emphasize the beauty of the shelves, but also provide additional lighting in the room.
Shelves in the kitchen: photos of unusual uses for kitchen shelves
Open shelves in the kitchen can form a whole structure.
You can even make them yourself. This is especially true for rustic kitchen shelves. After all, the simpler the shelves look, the better.
Open shelves can be converted into plate storage. At the same time, for beauty and convenience, it should not be arranged in a slide one on top of the other, but beautifully laid out in a row with the front side forward. And so that the plates do not fall, this design provides for special transverse beams. This arrangement of dishes is both convenient and beautiful.
Bright white crockery on open shelves - kitchen decoration
Open shelves can also be used as bottle holders. In this case, holes are made on the shelves, into which the bottles are placed upside down. In this case, they will be stored in a "diagonal" position. Or you can make special mini-boxes for storing bottles in an upright position.
With this use of bottles, such a design will turn into a decorative element.
DIY shelves
Kitchen shelves can also be made by hand.
For the manufacture of the simplest design, you can use ready-made processed boards, which can be purchased at any hardware store. Then these shelves can be attached to the wall, placing one above the other.
The simplest and most successful DIY solution for shelves is to use wooden boards
If you want to approach the manufacture of shelves with all care, then first you need to decide on the style of the room. The design of the future structure will depend on this. Provide a place for the shelf and make the necessary measurements. It is desirable to carry out a product design. Please note that the color of the shelves should be identical to the shade of the countertop, kitchen backsplash, set or wall.
A harmonious combination of wrought iron and wood
Decide what you want to store on the shelf. Its dimensions should correspond to the things that you are going to place on it. For example, if you need shelves to store small items such as spice boxes, bottles, decor items, accessories, then they can be placed almost anywhere.
