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Open shelving is a functional, convenient, and cost-effective kitchen storage solution. And if you like the idea of corner-open shelving or want to discard the cupboards, then the open shelving style ticks both the functionality and style boxes in custom-made kitchens<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Are you planning to install open shelving in your kitchen? Here are the upsides and downsides of open shelving that you should know beforehand.<\/p>\n You can install open shelving in a day, as it is one of the small kitchen design<\/a> updates you can make. And open shelving removes the need for complete cabinetry, saving a substantial chunk of your total expenditure.<\/p>\n It is easy to organise items in open shelving. Store similar items together; for instance, store glasses, plates, bowls, and other dishes for a consistent and orderly look. Furthermore, open shelving is handy for entertainers, as it facilitates guests who help with the cleaning up to know where items are placed.<\/p>\n If you have an open wall above your kitchen sink<\/strong><\/a> and cooking workplace, install open shelves here, and you\u2019ll get vital accessibility within an arm\u2019s reach. You won\u2019t find it difficult to access hard-to-reach places or awkwardly placed items to get what you need.<\/p>\n As open shelves do not have partitions or doors, it is easy to clean your open shelving. And as you will be using the items placed on your open shelves often, they are less vulnerable to accumulating dust, and you can wipe down your shelves while your dishes are getting washed.<\/p>\n Open shelves offer clear visibility, and they are welcoming. They facilitate a sense of familiarity and comfort. It means you or someone else can easily find what they need.<\/p>\n In open shelving, you can\u2019t hide the dirt. So if you\u2019re someone who likes to entertain often, you have to be alert about keeping up with your cleaning.<\/p>\n When selecting your open shelves, make sure they\u2019re not so deep that you can store too many items behind one another. Choose narrower open shelving than your lower cabinets, as if you place too much on your open shelves, you risk making your kitchen look packed and messy.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re installing open shelves, ensure they are set aside for the items you use often.<\/p>\n Open shelving is not ideal for the whole kitchen. Choose one wall space you think would look appropriate with open shelving, which would be handy to access the items you often use, and create a feature wall with your open shelving. As open shelving provides distinctive visual appeal against the rest of your cabinetry, in all likelihood, it will attract the most attention, so it\u2019s imperative to select materials that look and feel premium.<\/p>\n You need to choose prudently the items you need to showcase. Avoid storing mismatched bowls and souvenirs on your open shelves as it creates visual chaos.<\/p>\n You need to plan well for open kitchen shelving and use it prudently to enhance the kitchen storage and boost the aesthetic appeal. If you need help with an open shelving kitchen, kitchen splashback<\/strong><\/a>, or butler\u2019s pantry<\/a>, call us at Paradise Kitchens on 02 9757 4400<\/a><\/strong> or get a kitchen quote online<\/strong><\/a>, and our expert kitchen designers will be happy to assist you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Open shelving is a functional, convenient, and cost-effective kitchen storage solution. And if you like the idea of corner-open shelving or want to discard the cupboards, then the open shelving style ticks both the functionality and style boxes in custom-made kitchens. Are you planning to install open shelving in your kitchen? Here are the upsides … <\/p>\nUpsides of Open Kitchen Shelving<\/h2>\n
1. It\u2019s Affordable<\/h3>\n
2. Organising is Easy<\/h3>\n
3. More Options for Storage<\/h3>\n
4. It Is Easy to Clean<\/h3>\n
5. Welcoming & Provides Clear Visibility<\/h3>\n
Downsides of Open Kitchen Shelving<\/h2>\n
1. Dirt Will Be Visible<\/h3>\n
2. Shelf Depth Is Not Good<\/h3>\n
3. Plenty of Open Storage May Not Be a Good Thing<\/h3>\n
4. It Can Look Inexpensive<\/h3>\n
5. Displays Everything<\/h3>\n
The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n