Kitchens with open shelving

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

Take a look at the before and after in this kitchen remodel.

http://www.littlethings.com/turquoise-kitchen-makeover/?utm_source=LTcom&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_cam...

What do you think?

I personally realize the original was dated, but in very nice condition. The after is very trendy, but I can't stand all the open shelving. Nice for display, but not practical for keeping things clean or storing things that don't 'fit'.

colliegirls · ‎05-13-2012

I don't like the remodel at all. I need closed cabinets. I also do not like turquoise cabinets.

That kitchen would have looked better with white cabinets, maybe one glass set of doors for china, and new counter tops.

nana59 · ‎05-12-2012

Doesn't look like she has any cabinet space left......pretty, but not very functional.....just my opinion.....

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

In my whole, long life I've seen only one real, lived-in kitchen that had either lots of open shelves or lots of glass-enclosed cabinets where the whole thing looked beautiful and functioned well. So when I see pictures like those in magazines or even on HGTV, I always wonder what the room will look like 6 months later. I know in the one home where I had glass-enclised cabinets, keeping them display perfect wasn't my top priority after a few months.

NicksmomESQ · ‎08-19-2014

I don't like the remodel at all.I don't think open cabinets are practical!! Dishes & glasses are exposed to dust sitting on the shelves.Which means every time you reach for one it has to be washed.So now you're doing dishes before & after a meal!!

I also don't care for the turquoise color.It's very trendy but doing an entire kitchen around that color is an expensive & time consuming mistake.What do you do when it goes out of style or you get tired of the look??

santorini · ‎03-09-2010

I think it's lovely. Thanks for sharing.

froggy · ‎03-10-2010

Oh, I agree. I would not want open shelving in the kitchen at all. I have nice dishware and I keep my cupboards pretty neat but You would have to be washing the dishes all the time to get the dust and dirt off. Not at all practical.

Nightowlz · ‎03-11-2010

I like the color of the new kitchen but I hate open storage as the shelves. Even though my cabinets are organized I don't want to look at all my dishes. I also don't want to take everything off the shelves & dust everything every week. Looks like more work. LOL!!!

Lipstickdiva · ‎03-10-2010

I actually think it looks dated now. LOL I don't care for the turquoise cabinets and I don't like the open shelving at all. I also don't care for the floor.