Don’t let those Pinterest-worthy dream kitchens cloud your judgement.
In a beautifully designed and styled kitchen like the one above, it’s easy to see why.
From an appearance perspective, having open shelves allows your kitchen toshowcase more personalitythan wall-to-wall monotone cabinets.
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Plants, bowls, cookbooks, mugsyou name itare shown off, adding color and texture to the space.
Here are the top reasons to consider open shelving in your kitchen.
Open Shelving Is Inexpensive
Compared to custom cabinets, that is.
Open shelving can be abudget-friendly solutionwhen you’re gonna wanna replace a cabinet or add storage.
Do all your dishes match?
Are your bowls chipped, your pans stained?
They’re an affordable take on kitchen storage that feels at once modern and old-school.
And they can totally transform the appearance of a room.
You may even decide that look on its own is a good fit for you.
