Open shelves cost a fraction of the price of closed shelving. Cons Open shelves can be messy and cause visual clutter—not the best if you’re less organized or need to hide plastic cups and mismatched ...

The biggest design decision of my DIY kitchen renovation wasn’t the color scheme or choosing materials. It was whether or not to ditch my upper cabinets and replace them with open shelving. My husband ...

If you like the look of open kitchen shelving, but don’t like the idea of (or cost of) tearing down your existing cabinets, you can actually convert them into shelving on your own. However, it is a ...

In 2026, open shelving will be more restrained and intentional. Designers agree that expansive open shelving is a thing of the past. In its place, we will see more glass-front cabinets, open space, ...

Pretty, yes, but practical? Open shelving in kitchens is a popular look on Instagram but may not fit the way you live. I know it’s tempting. You see those clean, uncluttered open shelves in kitchens, ...

There are basically two schools of thought when it comes to open shelving in the kitchen. You either love the aesthetic of it or you can’t imagine having the contents of your kitchen cabinets exposed ...

Open shelves are a love-it or leave-it idea, but for those who love them, the breezy appeal is undeniable. They take an extra investment of time compared to closed cabinets (as more tidying is ...

I know it’s tempting. You see those clean, uncluttered open shelves in kitchens, with their matching ceramic dishes, beautifully staged glassware, lots of negative space, and you think, “Why not? If ...