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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.

HOME Magazine
Last updated: 16 April 2024 | 4 min read
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Open shelving can add luxury and a sense of space to your kitchen. Consider contrasting materials like timber or metal to complement your aesthetic. Use shelves to create a dedicated coffee bar or open liquor cabinet.

Utilise tricky spaces with corner open shelving, or incorporate shelves into your kitchen island for easy access to everyday items like cookbooks. DIY options are also available, from ready-made units to simply removing existing cabinet doors for a budget-friendly update.

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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