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Kitchens with open shelving

Mominohio — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 18:40:01 GMT

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_campaign=homes

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'.

Re: Kitchens with open shelving

colliegirls — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 18:44:52 GMT

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.

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nana59 — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 18:47:24 GMT

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

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millieshops — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:00:19 GMT

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.

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NicksmomESQ — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:00:33 GMT

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??

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santorini — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:02:15 GMT

I think it's lovely. Thanks for sharing.

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froggy — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:11:06 GMT

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.

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Nightowlz — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:27:06 GMT

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!!!

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Lipstickdiva — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:28:31 GMT

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.

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AnikaBrodie — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:30:06 GMT

Open shelving is not my cup of tea. I don't even like it on HGTV shows. JMO

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Snicks1 — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:32:44 GMT

While the after photos "appear" that its a larger space, in reality it is not. I prefer the before photo.

I need doors on my cabinets, I don't nor do I want to spend every waking moment making sure that every item in my kitchen is placed perfectly. The turquoise color also does nothing for me, for a kitchen color.

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Marsha2003 — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:34:28 GMT

For that particular homeowner, I think that kitchen update makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing the link.

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Vivian — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:35:18 GMT

I'd become tired of that turquoise in less than a year. A long time ago, I redid my kitchen and bought a huge side-by-side refrigerator in turquoise. By the time I moved, I was more than ready to leave that big blue blob behind.

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CANDLEQUEEN — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:55:34 GMT

I don't hate it, but it would not be for me. I think it looks nice, but again is not for me nor is it very practical. The turquoise is very trendy, and I would think one would get tired of it in a few years....I love cabinets with one or two glass doors though......

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ALRATIBA — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 20:03:34 GMT

I don't like the new look ... perhaps because I don't like the colors she used. I prefer dark (or black) shelving.

Not a fan of open shelving in the kitchen.

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sidsmom — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 20:46:28 GMT

Looks like a Model Home Kitchen...pretty but not functional.

It's funny to read the comments after the article.

Where's the stove fan?

Where's the microwave?

Where's the coffee maker?

Where are the food items stored?

All good questions....

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Nightowlz — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 20:36:33 GMT

@Marsha2003 wrote:
For that particular homeowner, I think that kitchen update makes a lot of sense. Thanks for sharing the link.

@Marsha2003 I guess if the homeowner wanted a different kitchen but cannot afford the cabinets it may be an option for some.

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Citrine1 — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 20:44:33 GMT

I agree with you @Mominohio. I think the "after" kitchen is totally cute, but there is no way I'd want my dishes, etc. displayed like that. Keeping the shelves and dishes dust free would just be too much work. Cute, yes. Functional, no.

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ChynnaBlue — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 20:52:46 GMT

I love what she did with the color and design, but I would have opted for clear panel cabinets before I went with open shelving. The last thing I want to do is have to wash a pan or pot before I can use it and that's what open shelving means to me.

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software — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 21:00:34 GMT

It's what she likes, that's what it's all about.

If I could wiggle my nose & have a remodel, I would have glass doors up top and DRAWERS on the bottom! I dislike the black hole when you open that bottom door. I have wasted so much money finding & using all kinds of organizational tools. Drawers are the BEST. Shallow to deep, so handy and no black hole

@Mominohio wrote:
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_campaign=homes

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'.