Coordinate the Trim By trimming the windows in the same wood which was utilized for the cabinets, the designers at Albertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd., gave this kitchen exactly the same unified look that matching lower and upper cabinets would provide.
Hanging Shelves The Brooklyn-based design firm General Assembly hung shelves anchored into a steel plate in the ceiling joists in this 300-square-foot duplex to offer additional storage while maintaining a link to the upstairs.
Open Display Shelves "Open shelving works great as a mediator between functional kitchen storage space and display space," says General Assembly designer Sarah Zames. "Items that you may keep in your living room mantel can easily nest into your kitchen storage"
Take A Recess In place of upper cabinets, certified kitchen designer Elina Katsioula-Beall utilizes recessed, open cubbies inside a pebble-rock wall to showcase glassware, for a sleek, contemporary appearance.
Pretty in Pink The open shelves in this kitchen allowed designer Judy O'Neil Labins to make the most of the salmon-pink color she chose for the walls. Pretty shelf mounts increase the kitchen's cottage appeal.
Mix It Up If you can not decide whether to install upper cupboards or not, think about a mix. The mixture of glass-front cabinets and open shelving in this kitchen by designer Laura Robbins offers visual interest as well as lots of storage room.
Continental Charm This kitchen initially had upper cupboards, but Wilson Kelsey Design felt they were ruining the French Provincial look the client wanted -- and creating the kitchen seem to work too difficult. Post-renovation, the space has a romantic, French feel but incorporates plenty of modern technology, all nicely concealed from view. A walk-in cupboard compensates for storage room that might be found in a row of cabinets.
Require the Doors Off The open shelving within this kitchen with designer Lisa Kanning takes up as much wall space as cabinets would but instead of concealing plates and glassware supporting doorways, the shelves maintain everything on screen and readily accessible.
Greater and Greater A towering cathedral-style kitchen has been left open on top to draw the eye upwards and optimize the feeling of lofty sunlight. Built-in closets offer you additional storage and open shelving lends a location to store things on display and at hand. Layout by Albertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd..
Bold Backsplash In a kitchen big enough to forgo upper cabinets, the backsplash becomes a significant design component. Designer Nathalie Tremblay of Atelier Cachet opted to heap white glass tiles in neat columns to get an eye-catching, picture appearance.
Contemplate Functionality In this boathouse kitchen by Albertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd., windows over the counter open to a matching counter on the outside so this area can readily be turned into a pass-through for serving meals when entertaining guests.
Preference for Pantries "I didn't need to cram my kitchen full of cabinets," says kitchen designer Jodi Gould, CKD. "I really want it to feel like a different room of the home." The built-in pantry Gould made was much less expensive than cabinetry and retains all of her food and dry products. "The more floor-to-ceiling storage you can pack in," she states, "the open upper space you'll be left with, providing any kitchen a larger texture."
Simple Shelves Inside this kitchen by Albertsson Hansen Architects, easy, linear shelves echo the lines of the subway tile which go all of the way up into the ceiling. The black of the shelves pop, adding visual interest to the otherwise mostly white kitchen. For shelves which blend in, select the same color as the walls -- or go with glass.
It's All in the Editing When a customer had Bill Fry Construction convert an old garage into a guesthouse, she picked open shelving to showcase books and artwork. Because the space isn't the house's chief kitchen, less storage is needed. In a busier kitchen, careful editing is the trick to creating open shelving work.
Vive le View With a gorgeous view of the Plum Island Salt Marsh, it appears a shame to obstruct it with cabinets. Inside this kitchen with Andrew Sidford Architects, all storage is below counter and island elevation with the walls booked for windows.
The Sky's The Limit It might be tempting to pack a high-ceilinged kitchen cabinetry but maintaining the space spare will provide you a more elegant kitchen. This large kitchen with designer Ines Hanl supplied enough storage space low, so the space can be kept available to maximize the beauty of these skyward-sweeping walls.
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