Wipe down the shelves themselves frequently to ensure that unwelcome dirt bites the dust.īefore taking the plunge on an open shelving arrangement, give it a test run by temporarily removing existing cabinet doors. But if you regularly cycle through your most-used dishware, you can ensure that your cookware will never sit long enough for the dust to settle. Now that your storage contributes as much to the appearance of your kitchen as its function, create visual distinction on the shelves by mixing and matching different sizes and shapes of dishware, and throwing in the occasional splash of color or decor.ĭON’T Forget to Bust Dust Early and OftenĬritics of open shelving often cite these surfaces’ tendency to accumulate dust as their major downfall. In your closed cabinetry, you may have grouped together similar cookware, glasses, and spices, but with open shelving it’s important not to forget that crucial spice of life: variety.
Photo: Zillow Digs home in Seattle, WA DO Employ Variety Consider installing a range hood to siphon off unwanted heat, smoke, odors, and airborne grease before these particles end up on your possessions. Without the protection of a wooden or glass door, open shelves can leave their contents vulnerable to stubborn n grimy buildup. Grease, cooking fumes, and condensation from the stove are often deposited on kitchen surfaces. Think about the last time you opened a cabinet and the door or knob felt sticky to the touch. Instead, continue to place these essentials within arm’s reach, and reserve the higher shelves for decorative pieces and seldom-used dishes. Don’t, however, let this apparent convenience tempt you to stow must-have necessities like frequently used dishes, everyday Corningware, and your spice collection on higher shelves. Now that you’ve removed the barriers that your cabinet doors imposed, all your kitchenware will seem more accessible. Then, assemble your pieces into bottom-heavy arrangements, keeping the biggest ceramics on the lowest shelves and limiting stacks to eight or fewer pieces.ĭON’T Set Yourself Up with Unreachable Arrangements If you intend to load up your open shelves with your entire ceramic dish collection, secure the shelves with wall anchors to create the sturdiest foundation possible.
Photo: Zillow Digs home in Bridgehampton, NY DO Secure Heavy Ceramics
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