Design 101—Open Shelves vs Cabinets

Q&A—Q: I notice lots of open shelving in kitchens today. Are open shelves in a kitchen a good idea?

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A: Great question! The answer depends largely on your needs. Here’s a quick pros & cons list for open shelving:

CONs:

• if you are messy, you can’t hide

• cabinets provide more storage for same space

• dust & clean more often

• items can fall & break easier

• ugly or mismatched objects on display

PROs:

• forces you to be organized

• minimalistic design aesthetic

• opens your space up

• helps smaller kitchens appear bigger

• cheaper than cabinets

• decorative objects on display

If you are looking to renovate your kitchen and want more info about open shelving and cabinet options...

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