35 Bright Ideas for Incorporating Open Shelves in Kitchen

Open shelving is an easy, and usually inexpensive, way to update your space. Open shelves in kitchens seems to divide people into two camps: those who love the look (that would be us) and those who think open shelves attract dust and require too much editing.  Open shelving is beautiful, but I’d really love a few cabinets to hide the ugly dishes in” camp. So we’ve gathered some inspiration for all you: a whole bunch of beautiful kitchens that combine open shelving and closed upper cabinets, beautifully. Ready to be persuaded? Here are 35 examples with open shelves that we find appealing. Be sure to leave the number of your favorite idea in the comments!

Replacing a cabinet with open shelves has been the most convenient upgrade you’ve ever made.

Love the open shelving and the tea cups hanging below

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