Open Shelving Pros and Cons
Open shelving is one of those design elements people tend to either love or hate, so if youโre one that loves them โ this article is for you. โGoing with open shelving provides an opportunity to break up the look of cabinets upon cabinets in the kitchen,โ says Normandy Designer Kathryn OโDonovan. โTheyโre great for introducing color and texture into the space with minimal commitment, giving you the ability to swap objects in and out easily.โ
โCabinetry gives you the opportunity to hide clutter, whereas with open shelving itโs all out there for people to see. To avoid a cluttered look, Iโd recommend leaving as small of a footprint as possible for items. For instance, if youโre using the shelves for plates and cups, donโt place the items individually but rather in stacks,โ commented Kathryn. โYou also want to avoid the shelves being covered in trinkets and such, which can clutter the shelves in a hurry.โ
โOpen shelving can work with any style kitchen, providing the shelves and brackets reflect the style youโre going for. For example, you wouldnโt want fussy, detailed brackets for a modern kitchen,โ notes Kathryn. โOverall, Iโd say open shelving is a fun way to bring some drama to the kitchen with scale, color and texture; theyโre not a design element youโre going to find in every kitchen.โ
Open shelving isnโt just for your kitchen, it can work well in other areas of your home such as laundry rooms and mudrooms. If you are thinking of remodeling your kitchen or contemplating more extensive changes to your home, set up a time with Kathryn to talk about the possibilities.ย Check out theย photo galleryย or follow Normandy Remodeling onย Facebookย andย Instagramย for even more home tips and inspiration.
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