Open shelving can be both a blessing and a curse in your kitchen.
So, here’s what you should consider before you do a fullkitchen remodel.
“You may feel like open shelves feel messy and cluttered.”
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Kemper says that open shelving can also work in bothminimalistand maximalist kitchensand everywhere in between.
“Minimalists seem like they would be great at keeping open shelving nice and organized,” Kemper says.
However, I think a curated collector would have a very nice kitchen with open shelving.
“Give it a test run.
If the open shelving helps you get to an organizational level you have always dreamed ofgreat!
“This way you don’t have full cabinets filling up walls and absorbing the limited light.”
Open shelving can also be a solution for kitchens with unusual layouts.
“My best piece of advice is that open shelves will collect dust,” Kemper says.
