One of the hottest trends right now is open shelving and storage in the kitchen. It is both stylish and practical. However it is easy for those spaces to quickly become cluttered and unappealing. A recent HGTV article gave suggestions for utilizing your open storage and giving your kitchen a chic look.
Suggestions for Open Storage
- Store most used items within reach above where you do most of your cooking.
- Add a few personal effects to give your kitchen charm
- Display some of your favorite artwork with decorative dishes
- Make sure your backsplash doesn’t compete. If your dishes are going to be exposed go with a neutral dish color such as white.
- Don’t overload shelves. Stack just enough for use and store other items elsewhere such as a pantry.
- Use wooden shelves to give your kitchen a rustic look.
- Utilize other unique storage options in the kitchen to prevent the clutter.
To read the full HGTV article click here.
There is lot of options when it comes to open shelving. You can have a combination of both open storage and custom cabinets. This will add both style and function to your kitchen. If you are considering Chicagoland custom kitchen and would like some help designing a kitchen for your home you can contact us here. Our kitchen design experts can help you customize your kitchen so you have the right balance of cabinets and open storage.
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