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How to style open shelving in your kitchen
Far from exposing clutter, open shelving in the kitchen can deliver a taste of luxury to suit all aesthetics.
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Open shelving adds space and luxury to your kitchen. Consider contrasting materials like timber or metal with your existing decor for a unique look.
Create dedicated zones like a coffee bar or an open liquor cabinet. You can also maximize awkward areas with corner shelving or integrate storage into a kitchen island.
For a budget-friendly update, explore DIY options or simply remove the doors from your current cabinets to achieve the open-shelf aesthetic.
Contrast your open shelving
Floating shelving in a kitchen by Carmen Hubber from Hub Design. Image: John Williams
Create a coffee bar or open liquor cabinet
Corner open shelving in the kitchen
Contemporary open shelving by Celia Visser Design. Image: John Williams
Kitchen island with open shelves
DIY open shelving in the kitchen
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