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[Katcat1]

The problem with all these shelves is dust.  If you are not using these items on a daily basis they collect dust and you need to wash before using.  I personally like cabinets instead of these shelves. Maybe a short shelf on the side by the window.

[Desertdi]

Could be a "combo" in a studio apartment.     I had something similar to that when I lived in Hollywood.

[Bhvbum]

I disagree about the dust, I have some open shelves for wine glasses and even after a month there is not significant dust. If it is something that I haven't used in awhile, I just wipe with a clean cloth and use it.  

I can't imagine washing something after being out for just a day or two.  It looks like from these pictures even for a single person these dishes would probably be used every week. 

[phoenixbrd]

@Katcat1 Reminds me of a "bar"....prefer cabinets in a home kitchen for aesthetics and also more practical.

[ID2]

Yup, open shelving is a HUGE dust collector!! Everyone has dust, whether you want to admit it or not. I'm not about to wash everyhting every time I go to use it. I like the look of open shelving but not at all practical!

[amyb]

I like the stools and the pendent lights. 

I do love an island setting. But dark and modern is not my vibe.

I like white and more cottage style.

Someone once posted Sandra Bullock's beach house...I LOVED it...that was my kind of vibe...all white and light colored wood, high ceilings, airy.

[sceniccoast]

@Katcat1 

It's too dark for my taste.  The only things I like are the windows, floor & pendant lights - everything else NOPE.  Thanks for sharing.

[jubilant]

@Katcat1  I like the idea of saving lots of money by having shelves and not cabinets.  You never have to worry about the up-keep and updating of cabinets that way. They are so expensive to buy and maintain and I think I would rather use that money for something else in the kitchen.  I like the look of the shelves and dusting them would be a minor thing to me as long as they weren't piled sky high with dishes. With that said, I would have the shelves a lighter color so they wouldn't show the dust!!  

This looks like a kitchen to me.

[PhilaLady1]

I like the look of it a lot, but prefer a comfy/cozy kitchen that comes to mind for many of us that would think of a kitchen in Grandma's house.

[Desert Lily]

This kitchen looks nice, but it's too dark for me and I wouldn't want my dishes exposed to splashes from the sink, cooking, etc.