Are open shelves good for smaller kitchens? When higher up they are great for those things you barely use – we’re looking at you pasta machine. You’ll be thankful for the ease of accessibility and extra counter space. When installed at arm’s reach they offer good storage for everyday items that are used regularly think tea and coffee canisters, mugs and glassware. Open shelves in kitchens are a great practical solution if you like to keep your worktops clear. Narla Wall Shelf Are open shelves practical? Interesting finds such as vases, glass jars and urns work well here and don’t overlook the handiness of a rustic storage box to hide unsightly items. Vintage ornaments and trinkets are not only a great way to add character to a lonely wall, but they can be used to house smaller bits and pieces such as keys and loose change. Shop the Melli Mini Hanging Shelf Here Vintage ornaments Style alongside glassware, olive oil bottles and foliage to help your open face shelf blend in with its surroundings. Not only are cookbooks a kitchen essential that need to be kept on hand, but they look great when stored on open shelving also. You can’t have too many plants and when styled in multiples, you’ll be well on the way to creating your serene and idyllic urban jungle. Don’t be afraid to style in numbers also. Style alongside tableware and books and allow them to droop down the side of the unit creating a natural look. With open shelving, we would suggest opting for trailing plants. And what better way to introduce them to your space than to style them on your beautiful open face shelf.
Capturing the look is going to come down to the beauty of your tableware so steer clear of cheap white porcelain and plastic paraphernalia and opt for wonky, pitted and hand-finished Nordic crockery set that you can be proud to show off.įoliage and plants are, in our opinion, the single best way to finish off a room’s décor. Good shelving solutions are as much about practicality as they are good looks so ensure your kitchen essentials are never more than an arm’s length away. Shop the Melli Hanging Shelf Here Serveware
Ensure you pair with oversized, ultra-thin glasses to capture an opulent look. Many open shelves such as this, the Melli hanging shelf, come with in-built wine glass and bottle storage. We all need our Friday night vino fix so ensure your glasses are always on hand. A look we adore is to take two contrasting tones and textures such as stoneware and rustic wooden serveware and combine them to create a natural look. Items on open shelves will need to be aesthetically pleasing, it’s not the place for plastic appliances or mismatched serving dishes. Image credit - jade.doutch (instagram) Blend textures and materials When considering what to put on open shelves in a kitchen, for example, mix up useful items such as serving bowls, mugs and recipe books with decorative items such as planters, artwork and a sculpted vase. To get the right balance of style and substance be sure to mix both practical and decorative items. In this styling guide, we answer the question: ‘what to put on open kitchen shelves. Well, at Vaunt Design we love them and think that with the right styling they can transform your interior. Questioning whether they are just a fad, are practical enough, or too difficult to style correctly.
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So, if you’re looking to install open shelving at a standard height, our recommendation is to hang the shelf based on the bottom of the shelf itself! Measure up 18" from your countertop surface, mark a line, and ensure an even, level surface.You may be wondering whether open shelves are worth the hype. In the US, the standard installation height for kitchen cabinets is 18 " above the countertop surface and 54" from the floor to the bottom of the cabinet.įollowing this standard, you could do the same with open shelving! However, it’s important to remember that this kitchen standard is designed with opening cabinets in mind, ensuring that there’s plenty of space for the user to operate in the kitchen. Okay, so what is the standard height for kitchen shelves? A good touchstone to use is actually the standard height for kitchen cabinets since, by and large, the majority of American homes are still sporting cabinets in the kitchen. The Standard Height for Kitchen Shelves (featuring Aksel floating shelf, Shard wall hook, Book Wedgie, and Rem cabinet pull)
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