Open kitchen shelves can truly define the ambiance of your home. They have the power to elevate or disrupt the flow of your living space. kitchen shelves can
Whether you're contemplating the investment or already have them installed but need guidance on styling, Fluid Home Interiors will guide you on all the right styling moves to create a functional and aesthetically cohesive display that boasts character and beauty.
So how can you style your open shelves to create a cohesive and beautifully designed kitchen?
Here’s How:
No.1: Embrace Maximalism
Achieve the lived in look kitchen full of open shelving that hosts everything from dinnerware and cookware to art and decorative objects. Make them practical yet beautiful. Effective shelving solutions prioritise both functionality and aesthetics, ensuring your kitchen essentials are always within easy reach. Why not display your go to breakfast necessities and Serverware, making it the one stop place for your daily essentials.
No.2: Blend Textures and Materials
We admire a style where two contrasting tones and textures, like stoneware and rustic wooden serveware, are paired to achieve a natural aesthetic that we love. Keep to a similar colour palette or two contrasting palettes at a maximum, and combine matching jars and other small storage pots with decanted dry goods such as mixed seeds, sugar and your favourite herbal teas.
No.3: Mix and Match
When thinking about what to display on your open kitchen shelves, you want to strike a balance between decorative and functional items. Incorporate decorative elements like trinket dishes, elegant candlesticks, and stylish planters alongside practical pieces such as well-loved recipe books, handy sand timers, and beautifully crafted artisan boards. This blend adds personality and functionality to your kitchen space, making it both visually appealing and useful for your everyday rituals.
Why make the move to open shelves?
Open shelves offer ideal space-saving benefits compared to bulky cupboards. With a wide variety of sizes and shapes to choose from they are ideal for individuals dealing with limited or challenging spaces. Easily installed into alcoves, nooks, and crannies, they often come at a lower cost than custom-made cupboards.
By swapping traditional wall units with open shelving, you'll create an illusion of a larger and airier space, making them perfect for smaller rooms or areas with restricted space. They offer the perfect opportunity to inject your personality into what tends to be the heart of the home.
- Caroline, Styling Designer
