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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 a sense of space and luxury to your kitchen. Consider contrasting materials like timber or metal to complement your aesthetic, with floating shelves for a sleek look or brackets for an industrial vibe.

Create dedicated zones like a coffee bar or an open liquor cabinet. Make use of awkward spaces with corner shelving or by incorporating shelves into your kitchen island. For a budget-friendly update, consider easy DIY options or simply remove your existing cabinet doors.

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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