As you consider a kitchen renovation, you’ve probably spotted how trendy open shelving is right now. Scrolling through Pinterest and watching cooking shows, it’s nearly impossible not to notice that they feature open shelving, displaying the finest tableware, unusual bowls, and fancy glassware. There are some things to consider before you move forward with open shelving in your kitchen. Below you will find the pros and cons of kitchen open shelving.

Pros

Economical

There is no doubt that open shelves are more cost-effective than cabinets. A smaller amount of material and labour is needed to achieve the desired look. This is an excellent way to save money if you’re on a tight budget.

Neat and Clutter-Free Kitchen

With open shelving, you are forced to think twice about buying unnecessary tableware and glassware, so your kitchen will be less cluttered. Moreover, you won’t be able to cover up an untidy shelf behind a cabinet door, so your kitchen will be neater.

Stylish

As we’ve mentioned before, open shelving is all the rage in kitchens these days and will probably remain so for years to come, so you are sure to impress your family and friends with your new contemporary kitchen.

Cons

Open shelves in the kitchen do not come without their downsides, as everything in life doesn’t come without some downsides. Here’s the only one we could think of.

Gathers Dust

The dust will collect on anything left on a shelf for a while without being used. It’s smart to store your tableware in cabinets to prevent it from collecting dust. However, if you’re using whatever’s on the shelf or you don’t mind doing a few extra dishes now and then, don’t hesitate to do it.

The pros in this scenario far outweigh the cons. Contact the friendly team at Kitchen Frontiers today to find out more about how we can help you with affordable modern kitchen renovations in George.