Finding Inspiration
I have open shelving in my kitchen that is in need of a makeover.
This is my "before".
I like to look at magazines and online images for ideas and inspiration. All photos are from Country Living mgazine.
My shelves have only held dishes, but I like the food storage idea.
A lot of storage on these shelves. Something I definitely have to take into consideration. My shelves have to hold my everyday dishes - they cannot be display only.
Love the colors on this one.
Pretty, but too sparse for me.
This is my favorite, but I know mine will have more color and more "stuff".
This is pretty and functional.
And this I just really want.
Janet
What a great post.I'm not usually a fan of when someone uses photos from professional photography, but yours are so on point. I'm anxious to see what you do. But I think your's looks pretty darn good right now. I know I stuggle between having storage be functional and look good.
ReplyDeleteI've just come across your blog and am really enjoying it.
- The Tablescaper
HI Janet. I love the look of open shelving too, but i know I could never pull it off!!!
ReplyDeleteJi Janet, i think the open shelves give a kitchen character. I'm sure with all that inspiration, it will look great when your done.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with the other comments that open shelving in a kitchen gives it character. I don't have any open shelving and have been contemplating adding some to my kitchen...not a lot...I have too much ugly stuff that needs to stay behind closed doors!
ReplyDeleteJane
I can't wait to see how this all turns out. I love the idea of the open shelves too. I've always been worried about the dirt, grease, etc. How do you keep your dishes clean now? Maybe you have to be a good housekeeper to have these open shelves. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteAre you sure that's your BEFORE?
ReplyDeleteI have open shelving, but no pics yet. We painted behind the plates with a mistint yellow from Wallie world. Perfect! I have a small collectiion of iron stone, mixed with just white stuff and tarnished silver. Great.
ReplyDeleteyour work is so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love open shelving and installed it in my vintage farmhouse as well as my tiny house. Great pictures.
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