Kitchens With Shelves Instead Of Upper Cabinets
I love counter to ceiling tile too.
Kitchens with shelves instead of upper cabinets. This solution is perfect to show some of your fancy tableware or vases. Why should i choose open kitchen shelves instead of cabinets. Whether they store food plates appliances or all three.
Benefits of no upper cabinets. These open shelves could look like cabinets or made to look in contrast with them. Love kellys kitchen from the lily pad cottage.
Open kitchen shelves offer flexible storage. One of the easiest and most cost effective ways to update your kitchen is to nix some upper cabinets and replace them with shelves instead. This kitchen by studio mcgee has open shelves cleverly tucked in the corner to store extra dishes and add some visual interest.
This kitchen originally had upper cabinets but wilson kelsey design felt they were ruining the french provincial look the client desired and making the kitchen appear to work too hard. Jennifer from town and country living has an adorable open vintage shelf she uses in her kitchen. Then theres the trusty upper closed cabinets that hold a lot of storage and hide a lot of mess.
But does this really work in practice. New cabinets arent cheap. This design option gives more counter space to work and a much lighter and wide open feel to the room.
I cant imagine doing it with things i use on the regular and eat or cook out of. More modern kitchens opt to do away with all top cabinets and shelves. If you love the look of open shelving and the convenience of cabinets choose both.